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University of Connecticut Neag School of Education Department of Kinesiology


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Jon J. Rizzo

  • Clinic Instructor
  • Physical Therapist/Athletic Trainer
Jon Rizzo received a B.S. in Sport Science/Athletic Training in 1998 from the University of Connecticut.  After becoming certified as an Athletic Trainer following graduation, he then continued his education at UConn, earning an additional B.S. in Allied Health as well as an M.S. in Physical Therapy in 2001 and 2002 respectively. He is employed by Nayden Rehabilitation as a Physical Therapist and Clinical Instructor in the Physical Therapy program.  He also participates in the Undergraduate and Graduate Athletic Training program via classroom teaching and clinical instruction of Athletic Training students.  His clinical and research interests include general orthopaedics, sports medicine, and patient compliance.  Jon became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach by National Strength and Conditioning Association in November of 2006.  He is in the process of earning his PhD in Adult Learning within the Neag School of Education's Department of Educational Leadership.
  • Contact Information:
  • Office:
    • Location: Nayden Clinic
  • Mailing Address:
    • Nayden Rehabilitation Clinic
    • 843 Bolton Road
    • Storrs, CT
    • 06269
  • Areas of Expertise:
    • Strength & Conditioning
    • Athletic Training
    • Adult Learning
    • Orthopedic Physical Therapy
  • Currently Teaching:
    • Fall 2010- EKIN 3135: Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries
    • Ongoing- PT 5424: Musculoskeletal Pathology (Hip/Thigh, Knee/Leg Units)
    • Ongoing- PT 5463: Internal Integrated Musculoskeletal Practicum II
    • Ongoing Guest Lectures in Athletic Training: EKIN 3130, EKIN 3125, EKIN 3145, EKIN 5534
    • Ongoing Guest Lectures in Physical Therapy: PT 5452, 5455
  • Associations/Organizations/Outreach:
    • Certified (ATC), National Athletic Training Association
    • Member, American Physical Therapy Association (Licensed in CT)
    • Certified (CSCS), National Strength and Conditioning Association
    • Member, Connecticut Physical Therapy Association
  • Educational Background:
    • B.S. Sport Science/Athletic Training- University of Connecticut, 1998
    • B.S. Allied Health, University of Connecticut, 2001
    • M.S. Physical Therapy, University of Connecticut, 2002
  • Funded Research:
    • B.W. Bohannon, J. Vigneault, J.J. Rizzo, Hip external and internal rotation strength: Consistency over time and between sides, Isokinetics and Exercise Science 16 (2008), 107-111.