Keith J.Cronin, DPT,OCS,CSCS

Dr. Keith J. Cronin is a Physical Therapist and expert in sports rehabilitation and product sales. He owns Sports and Healthcare Solutions, LLC, a consulting company that provides support to sports and rehabilitation product companies, while also creating educational opportunities for parents, coaches, athletes, and clinicians to maximize the experience for young athletes. Dr. Cronin has published more than 100 articles on various sports and health-related topics, including MomsTEAM, Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine, The Nines, and the American Coaching Academy. He reviews research articles for the International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy (IJSPT) and is an expert blogger for the International Youth and Conditioning Association. He has been featured on Fox News for several segments, including concussions and ACL prevention. In 2013, he appeared in the PBS concussion documentary “The Smartest Team: Making High School Football Safer,” produced by MomsTEAM. In 2008, Dr. Cronin was one of the winners of the Olin Business Cup from Washington University for his medical product innovation, Medibite Jaw Rehabilitation Systems. In 2012, he was presented with the Community Service Award through SSM Physical Therapy for his work with various community and running events, including BackStoppers, Joplin Tornado Survivors, and the MO’ Cowbell Marathon. Dr. Cronin received his bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Truman State University in Kirksville, MO, in 2004. He later attended Belmont University in Nashville, TN, graduating with a doctorate of physical therapy in 2008. In 2013, he was board-credentialed as an Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS), attaining the highest level in rehabilitative orthopedic care. Having been a collegiate baseball player, American Legion baseball coach, and personal trainer, he has a great deal of experience working both to rehabilitate and educate the athletic community. In graduate school, Dr. Cronin focused his research on identifying elbow-injury risk among softball pitchers. He lives in the St. Louis area with his wife and daughters, Livi and Shelby.