Nathan J. Savage, PhD, DPT
Position: Assistant Professor Department: Physical Therapy
Contact Info
Office: F.L. Atkins Building Room 336 Phone: 336.750.8205 Email: savagenj@wssu.edu
Biography
Dr. Savage started clinical practice in 2000. He is Board Certified in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy and Clinical Electrophysiology by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. He is Registered in Musculoskeletal® sonography by the Alliance for Physician Certification and Advancement. He has advanced training and certifications in orthopaedic manual therapy and acupuncture dry needling.
Dr. Savage received his PhD in Rehabilitation Science from the University of Utah with some of his peer-reviewed publications appearing in the European Spine Journal, the Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, the Journal of Orthopedic Case Reports, and JOSPT Cases. Dr. Savage received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Kansas Medical Center, his Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Rhode Island, and his Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Physiology from the University of Utah.
Dr. Savage began practice in Knoxville, TN, returned to Utah in 2003 where he ran an outpatient orthopedic and sport medicine clinic until 2021. Dr. Savage is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Winston-Salem State University. He is happily married to his lovely wife and has 3 children.
Educational Background
- PhD, 2013, University of Utah
- DPT, 2009, University of Kansas
- MS, 2000, University of Rhode Island
- BS, 1997, University of Utah
Research and Project Interests
- 1. Advanced neuromusculoskeletal evaluation in Physical Therapy practice
- 2. Neurophysiology of Physical Therapy diagnosis and treatment
- 3. Ultrasound imaging in entry-level DPT education