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Dr. Dave Pavao PT, DPT, OCS
Dr. David Pavao is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in manual therapy, acute and chronic spine pain, headaches, sports injuries, TMJ, and vertigo. He is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and serves as Highbar's Chief Clinical Officer. In his role as Clinical Officer, Dave oversees the professional development of clinical staff, which includes the Highbar Student Curriculum, the Mentoring for Highbar onboarding program, and the Highbar Orthopedic Residency, as well as in-house continuing education to ensure our clinical team and patients have an exceptional experience at Highbar.
He is currently an adjunct professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at his alma mater, where he earned the Academic Excellence Award as a student and the Outstanding Alumni Award in 2013. Dave also serves on the Legislative Committee of the Rhode Island American Physical Therapy Association.
When Dave isn’t treating patients or ensuring that all clinical staff at Highbar are staying up to date on current clinical standards, he loves spending time with his wife Michelle and his 2 children, Aiden and Grace. He likes to stay active by playing soccer and tennis and coaching Aidan's soccer team.
Specialties:
Manual Therapy
Spine
Headaches
Sports Injuries
TMJ
Vertigo
University of Rhode Island – B.S. Exercise Science
University of Rhode Island – Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2009
Evidence in Motion Institute of Health Professions - Orthopedic Residency, 2012
Certifications:
Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
American Physical Therapy Association
American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy
Dr. Dave Pavao PT, DPT, OCS
Dr. David Pavao is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in manual therapy, acute and chronic spine pain, headaches, sports injuries, TMJ, and vertigo. He is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and serves as Highbar's Chief Clinical Officer. In his role as Clinical Officer, Dave oversees the professional development of clinical staff, which includes the Highbar Student Curriculum, the Mentoring for Highbar onboarding program, and the Highbar Orthopedic Residency, as well as in-house continuing education to ensure our clinical team and patients have an exceptional experience at Highbar.
He is currently an adjunct professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at his alma mater, where he earned the Academic Excellence Award as a student and the Outstanding Alumni Award in 2013. Dave also serves on the Legislative Committee of the Rhode Island American Physical Therapy Association.
When Dave isn’t treating patients or ensuring that all clinical staff at Highbar are staying up to date on current clinical standards, he loves spending time with his wife Michelle and his 2 children, Aiden and Grace. He likes to stay active by playing soccer and tennis and coaching Aidan's soccer team.
Specialties:
Manual Therapy
Spine
Headaches
Sports Injuries
TMJ
Vertigo
University of Rhode Island – B.S. Exercise Science
University of Rhode Island – Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2009
Evidence in Motion Institute of Health Professions - Orthopedic Residency, 2012
Certifications:
Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
American Physical Therapy Association
American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy