Stephen McDavitt, PT, DPT, MS, FAPTA

20 years or more / Doctor of Physical Therapy

Focus Areas:: Back Pain; Dry Needling; Spinal Manipulation; Manual Therapy; Arthritis

Practice Description: Currently, Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, South College, Knoxville Tennessee. Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor, Mercer University, College of Health Professions, Atlanta Georgia. Continues to practice privately and per diem managing complicated orthopaedic and spine debilitation as well as, conditions requiring rehabilitation expertise in general orthopaedics, work injury management/analysis, ergonomic consultation and graduate educational mentorships.

Member: Clinical Electrophysiology And Wound Management Orthopedics

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1 Practice Location

McDavitt Physical Therapy Group PA

6 Bentridge Dr., Falmouth, ME 04105

scfm@mcdavittompt.com

Appointment Hours: Arranged privately or at per diem site.

About

Stephen McDavitt, PT, DPT, MS, FAPTA

Dr. McDavitt has been a physical therapist since 1976, practicing mainly in outpatient orthopaedics. In academia, his previous faculty positions include the University of the Cumberlands, South College, Mercer University, University of New England, and Boston University. He has served APTA as a Director on its BOD 2004-2010 and as president of the Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy 2013-2019. Through APTA and AAOMPT, he has been a strong advocate for physical therapist payment and practice.

Professional Education

DPT MGH Institute of Heath Professions 2008, Advanced MS in PT Sargent College, Boston University, 1981 and B.S. in PT Sargent College, Boston University (1976)

Other Certifications

Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists

Additional Interests

Managing Kinesiophobia and practice interventions including manual therapy (mobilization/manipulation),imaging and dry needling. APTA vision, mission and advocacy.