David Denton PT, DPT, EdD, CIDN, CVT

Dr. David J. Denton, PT, DPT, EdD, CIDN, CVT, serves as the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Director of Clinical Education. With a background in multiple levels of clinic management, clinical education, and weekend continuing education lecturing, he has always had a passion for manual therapy, connection to clinically relevant human anatomy, and specializations of trigger point dry needling and vestibular rehabilitation.

He earned the Bachelor of Science (Biology/Chemistry) and Doctor of Physical Therapy degrees from Youngstown State University and is a Doctor of Education candidate with expected graduation in December 2020 at Marshall University. Clinically, Dr. Denton specializes in trigger point dry needling, instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization, thrust joint manipulation, and vestibular rehabilitation.

His research stems from hybrid educational theory, trigger point dry needling, and human anatomy. Additionally, he has an advanced certification in Integrative Trigger Point Dry Needling (CIDN), cert. IASTM, Hybrid Learning Certification from Evidence in Motion Institutes of Health Professions. He is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association and serves as a chairperson for the OPTA East Central District. David is a member of the APTA Vestibular Special Interest Group, an AAOMPT Member, and belongs to the Vestibular Disorders Association.