Narrative:
Dr. Davis joined the WVU Physical Therapy faculty in 1998. He is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist with 20 years of clinical experience. Dr. Davis teaches physical therapy evaluation, therapeutic exercise, statistics, orthopedics, and gross anatomy. Dr. Davis' research agenda is focused on orthopedic and sports medicine related questions. He practices part-time in the WVU Therapy Group Practice and serves on a number of University and Division committees.
Education & Credentials:
- EdD (Educational Psychology and Educational Leadership), West Virginia University, 2006
- MS in Statistics, West Virginia University, 2002
- Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy, 1995- present
- BS in Physical Therapy; West Virginia University, 1988
Representative Scholarship:
Dr. Davis is currently working on a grant funded ($25,000) research project which is examining the genetic predisposition of non-acute occupationally related lower back pain that is being
conducted in collaboration with the National Institutes for Occupational Safety and Health.
- Davis DS. Teaching professionalism: A survey of physical therapy educators. J Allied Health. IN PRESS
- Davis DS, Anderson IB, Carson MG, Elkins CL, Stuckey LB. Upper limb neural tension and seated slump tests: The false positive rate among healthy young adults without cervical or lumbar symptoms. J Man Manip Ther. IN PRESS.
- Davis DS, Quinn RO, Whiteman CT, Williams JD, Young CR. Concurrent validity of four clinical tests used to measure hamstring flexibility. J Strength Cond Res. 2008;22:583-588.
- Davis DS, Bosley EE, Gronell LC, Keeney SA, Rossetti AM, Mancinelli CA, Petronis JJ. The relationship of body segment length and vertical jump displacement in recreational athletes. J. Strength Cond. Res. 2006; 20: 136-140.
- Mancinelli CA, Davis DS, Aboulhosn L, Brady M, Eisenhofer J, Foutty S. The effects of massage on delayed onset muscle soreness and physical performance in female collegiate athletes. Phys. Ther. Sport. 2006; 7: 5-13.
- Haff GG, Cramer JT, Beck TW, Egan AD, Davis DS, McBride J, & Wathen D. Round Table Discussion: Flexibility Training. Strength Cond. J., 2006; 28: 64-85.
- Davis DS, Ashby P, McCale K, McQuain J, Wine J. (2005). The effectiveness of 3 stretching techniques on hamstring flexibility using consistent stretching parameters. J. Strength Cond. Res. 19, 27-32.
- Davis DS, Barnette BJ, Kiger JT, Mirasola JJ, Young SM. (2004). Physical characteristics that predict functional performance in division I college football players. J. Strength Cond. Res. 18, 115-120
- Davis DS, Briscoe DA, Markowski CT, Saville SE, Taylor CJ. (2003). Physical characteristics that predict vertical jump performance in recreational male athletes. Phys. Ther. Sport. 4, 167-174.
- Davis DS, Post WR. (1997). Segond fracture: lateral capsular ligament avulsion. J. Orthop. Sports Phys. Ther. 25, 103-106.
Dissertation:
Davis, D.S. (2006). Learning and Developing Professional Behaviors as Part of an Entry-level Physical Therapy Education: A Survey of Students and Practicing Clinicians, Dissertation, West Virginia University, Available: https://eidr.wvu.edu/etd/documentdata.eTD?documentid=4471
Book Chapters:
Mancinelli CA & Davis DS. Range of Motion and Stretching. IN Huber FE & Wells CL. Therapeutic Exercise: Treatment Planning for Progression. Elsevier, St Louis, 2006.
Teaching: * Course Coordinator/Primary Instructor
- PT 706, Advanced Anatomy (Gross)
- *PT 718, Evaluation Procedures
- *PT 725, Evidence Based PT II (Statistics)
- *PT 738, Physical Therapy Procedures II (Therapeutic Exercise)
- *PT 745, Evidence Based PT III (Research Proposal)
- PT 746, Orthopedic Physical Therapy I
- PT 756, Orthopedic Physical Therapy II
- *PT 791-C Advanced Musculoskeletal PT
Nominated: West Virginia School of Medicine Distinguished Teaching Award, 2001, 2004, 2005, and 2006
Service:
- WVU Faculty Senate: Elected Senator
- WVU Academic Rights and Responsibility Committee
- APTA Awards Committee
- Provides Physical Therapy services through WVU Therapy Group Practice
- Division of Physical Therapy Curriculum Committee: Chair Assessment Subcommittee
- Division of Physical Therapy Admissions Committee: Member
- Division of Physical Therapy Academic and Professional Standards Committee: Member
- Division of Physical Therapy Budget Committee: Member
- Dr. Davis also provides expert witness services for orthopedic related malpractice cases
- Dr. Davis serves as a manuscript reviewer for several peer reviewed journals and textbooks.
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