Todd Davenport

Assistant Professor, University of the Pacific

Todd E. Davenport, PT, DPT, OCS is Assistant Professor with the Department of Physical Therapy in the Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at University of the Pacific. Dr. Davenport is a graduate of Willamette University, where he achieved degrees in Exercise Science and Psychology. Dr. Davenport then attended the University of Southern California, where he earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and completed a post-graduate Residency in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy. The American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties recognizes Dr. Davenport as a board certified specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy. Dr. Davenport is a past clinical research fellow at the National Institutes of Health, where he studied issues related to physical testing in individuals with fatiguing illnesses. Dr. Davenport’s research interests broadly include the identification of best practices in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disability related to musculoskeletal pathology. His current research explores which interventions are optimal for individuals with long-standing symptoms, such as chronic fatigue and foot pain, as well as the psychological implications of wellness and disability. Dr. Davenport serves as Editorial Review Board Member for the Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, and reviewer for Manual Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Arthritis and Rheumatism. Dr. Davenport is active in the American Physical Therapy Association, and he is a past recipient of several distinguished teaching and publication awards.