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    Don Walsh, PT, DPT, MS

    Don Walsh

    Associate Professor

    Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy

    Phone706-864-1479

    Office locationHealth and Natural Sciences, 466, Dahlonega

    Overview

    Dr. Walsh, a licensed physical therapist since 1987, is an associate professor at the University of North Georgia since 2014. He has held PT licenses in NJ, VA, GA, and FL to include practice settings of hospital-based administration of rehab services, home care, occupational medicine, spine care, sports medicine, and outpatient orthopedics.

    Dr. Walsh earned the DPT degree from Arcadia University in 2013, the post-professional M.S. degree in Biomechanical Trauma from Lynn University in 1997, and the entry-level B.S.P.T. from Rutgers University (Kean/UMDNJ) in 1987.

    As a member of the APTA since 1985, Dr. Walsh achieved ABPTS certification in Orthopedics in 1998, and was recertified in both 2008 and 2018. A current member of APTA-Georgia, Dr. Walsh held leadership roles including Delegate, District Director, and Vice President. He also served as a CARF surveyor from 2000 – 2006 and was appointed to the Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy where he served from 2006-2012.

    Dr. Walsh’s current teaching responsibilities include clinical-based courses in PT examination, musculoskeletal series, therapeutic exercise, physical agents/interventions, primary care physical therapy, medical terminology/documentation, and dry needling. He is the faculty founder and co-coordinator of the pro-bono physical therapy STAR clinic, seeing patients along with students on a regular basis.

    Research/Special Interests

    Dr. Walsh’s scholarly agenda is varied and relies on broad expertise. He has several publications and presentations.  His current research projects include core stability training, UE motor control, group drumming, optimal LBP outcomes, and inquiry related to pro bono PT clinics.

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