Dave Werner

Lecturer
Full-Time Faculty
School of Education and Health Sciences: Department of Physical Therapy

Dave Werner

Lecturer
Full-Time Faculty
School of Education and Health Sciences: Department of Physical Therapy

Degrees

  • Ph.D. in Medical Sciences Interdepartmental Area, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 2024
  • D.P.T. in Physical Therapy, University of Dayton, 2012
  • B.S. in Pre-Physical Therapy, University of Dayton, 2009

Licensures & Certifications

  • Licensed Physical Therapist in Ohio
  • Licensed Physical Therapist in Nebraska
  • Orthopedic Certified Specialist, ABPTS
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, NSCA
  • Heartsaver AED, American Heart Association

Professional Activities

  • American Physical Therapy Association - Research, Orthopedic, Sports
  • Ohio Physical Therapy Association
  • American College of Rheumatology 
  • Osteoarthritis Research Society International 

Selected Publications and Presentations

  • Werner DM , Howell M, Golightly YM, Rosenthal MD, Tao MA, Wellsandt E. Feasibility and Acceptability of Implementing a Progressive Walking Program After ACL Reconstruction: A Mixed Methods Study. J Ath Train. 2025 Apr 16. doi: 10.4085/1062-6050-0430.24 
  • Werner DM, Golightly YM, Rosenthal MD, Sajja B, Wichman CS, Manzer M, Tao MA, Wellsandt E. Relationship between changes in physical activity and signs of early onset knee osteoarthritis after ACL reconstruction. Med Sci Sport Exer. In Press
  • Werner DM, Conlin A, Murray P, Sanny W, Thomsen C, Wellsandt M, Weldon N, Tao M, Wellsandt E. Quadriceps strength and movement patterns in individuals after ACL reconstruction who pass a clinic-based return-to-sport testing battery. Ortho J Sports Med. In Press 
  • Werner D, Casey L, Myers E, Barrios J. Lower limb squat biomechanics and select clinical measures in chronic ankle instability. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 2024;113:106211. doi:10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2024.106211
  • Werner DM, Golightly YM, Tao M, Post A, Wellsandt E. Environmental risk factors for osteoarthritis: their impact on individuals with anterior cruciate ligament injury. Rheum Dis Clinics. 2022;48(4):907-930. doi:10.1016/j.rdc.2022.06.010
  • Werner D, Davis R, Hinton A, Price SK, Rowland J, Barrios J. Three-dimensional
    joint kinematic and two-dimensional quality of movement comparison between
    lateral and forward step-downs. Phys Ther Sport. 2021 Nov; . DOI: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2021.09.005
  • Werner D, Bellm EV, Day JM. Relationship of clinical measures with humeral torsion in young adults: a pilot study. J Man Manip Ther, 2021. DOI: 10.1080/10669817.2021.1930861
  • Werner D, DiStasi S, Lewis C, Barrios J. Test-retest reliability and minimum detectable change for various frontal plane projection angles during dynamic tasks. Phys Ther Sport. 40: 169-176; 2019. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2019.09.011