Elizabeth Darling

DPT, OCS, CLT, ATC/L

Sports

Bio

Elizabeth Darling DPT, OCS, CLT, ATC/L is a physical therapist and athletic trainer.  She has been practicing for over 20 years and has a unique set of skills and experiences.   

She has worked with USA Gymnastics as a medical provider for 20 years and is currently the High Performance co-director for the rhythmic gymnastics program.  She has traveled extensively with the National Team and has covered numerous World Championships and Olympic Games.  She developed a Physical Preparation Program and Movement Screen for rhythmic gymnasts. 

In addition to her work with USA Gymnastics, she has also worked extensively with dancers including the Mercyhurst University Dance Department, the Joffrey Ballet, Hubbard Street Dance Company, River North Dance Company, and the Broadway touring companies of Wicked, Movin’ Out, The Lion King, and The Color Purple.   

Darling, does not just work with high-level athletes.  She is also and Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and she is a certified lymphedema therapist.  She has worked in sports medicine, orthopedics, and she developed a breast cancer wellness program that helped patients become aware of risk factors for developing lymphedema and then perform self care programs that help prevent lymphedema from developing and progressing.