ABOUT US
Dr. Kyle Sela, Doctor of Physiotherapy
Dr. Kyle Sela (PT, DPT, OCS, SCS) is a highly accomplished sports medicine expert and innovator. Channelling his expertise and passion for innovation, Dr. Sela conceptualized and created AVA Cooling Technology to help athletes perform and recover like never before.
A Board-Certified Sports Specialist (SCS) and Orthopedic Specialist (OCS), he completed a prestigious Sports Medicine Fellowship at Duke University, focusing on the management of Division I athletes. As a US Army Iraq War veteran, he brings discipline and dedication to his work with athletes and people of all levels.
Dr. Sela serves as a strength coach and physical therapist for elite competitors, including Olympic Gold Medalists, NFL Quarterbacks and NCAA athletes from many different sports.
He is also certified in Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA), Functional Range Systems (FRS), Blood Flow Restriction Training, and is a recognized thought leader in return-to-sport testing. Dr. Sela speaks nationally on a number of sports medicine related topics.
THE AVA COOLING FOUNDER AT A GLANCE.
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AN ATHLETE
Dr. Sela understands the demands of an athlete from every angle, he's been an elite athlete his entire life. From being honored as Athlete of the Year in high school, to playing college basketball, or qualifying for regionals in CrossFit — he understands what it takes to perform as an athlete competing at different levels,
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A COACH
A strength coach and trusted physical therapist for gold medal Olympians, like Kristin Armstrong. Dr. Sela takes just as much pride in coaching the kids in his community as the head middle school basketball coach and strength coach for local high school, college and recreation athletes.
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AN INNOVATOR
Dr. Sela’s background as a veteran, athlete, and physical therapist fuels his innovative approach to physiology, resulting in cutting-edge solutions like the AVA palm cooling device to help people break barriers.
