Scott J. Capozza

Scott Capozza has worked as a physical therapist in a multidisciplinary survivorship clinic as well as an outpatient physical therapist dedicated to oncology rehabilitation. He received a Master of Physical Therapy degree from Ithaca College in 1999. Scott initially worked in pediatric physical therapy, including outpatient pediatrics, school-based physical therapy, and aquatic-based physical therapy, before making the transition to adult oncology rehabilitation.

Scott is among the first class of board-certified clinical specialists in oncologic physical therapy in the United States and serves as a SACE II Item Writer for the oncology certification exam through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists. He holds several leadership positions within the American Physical Therapy Association, including the APTA Media Corps and the Academy of Oncologic Physical Therapy.

Scott has taught as an adjunct professor in oncology physical therapy for both Sacred Heart University and Quinnipiac University in Connecticut and has delivered lectures in physical therapy programs around the country about the benefits of oncology rehabilitation. He has presented professionally on the local, state, and national levels and has been a coauthor on several peer-reviewed publications. He is also the coauthor of the chapter "Young Adult Survivors" in the Oncology Rehabilitation: A Comprehensive Guidebook for Clinicians textbook.