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David Nolan

Associate Clinical Professor; Director, Sports Physical Therapy Residency

Biography

Dr. Nolan is an Associate Clinical Professor at Northeastern University in the Department of Physical Therapy, Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences as well as a Graduate Lecturer in the College of Professional Studies in the transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Northeastern University.  David is also a Clinical Specialist at the Mass General Sports Physical Therapy Service and the Director of the MGH / Northeastern University Sports Physical Therapy Residency Program. 

Dr. Nolan is a board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and Sports Clinical Specialist through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.  David has lectured nationally on running related injury, functional biomechanics, gait and lower quarter dysfunction.  He is a past recipient of the “Excellence in Clinical Teaching” award from the New England Consortium of Academic Coordinators of Clinical Education.  Dr. Nolan was also presented with the 2016 award for Outstanding Achievement in Clinical Practice by the Massachusetts Chapter of the APTA. 

Professional Activities & Accomplishments

Lynn Wallace Clinical Education Award, American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy. Presented at the American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting Washington DC. January 2019.

Outstanding Achievement in Clinical Practice, American Physical Therapy Association of Massachusetts; November 2016

Excellence in Community Engagement Award, Northeastern University, Bouve College of Health Sciences, Department of Physical Therapy, Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences; April 2015

Clinical Instructor Award, New England Consortium of Academic Coordinators of Clinical Education; November 2004

Barbara Adams Fellow Award, MGH-IHP; May 2004

Education

DPT from MGH Institute of Health Professions (2008)

Area of Expertise

orthopedics, Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine