David Skamai

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Assistant Professor

Hometown: Kittanning
Joined Chatham: 2026

ACADEMIC AREAS OF INTEREST

Orthopedics, Manual Therapy, Pain Science, Rehabilitation of Runners, Rehabilitation of Cyclists

PERSONAL AREAS OF INTEREST

Quality time with friends and family, Hiking, and Fitness

EDUCATION
  • Bachelor of Science in Public Health, Slippery Rock University, 2014
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy, Slippery Rock University, 2016
ORGANIZATIONS
  • American Physical Therapy Association
  • American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists
CERTIFICATIONS
  • Certified Manual Therapist
  • Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
  • Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
  • The Relationship Between Attitudes and Beliefs about Sleep, Sleep Disturbance, and Pain Interference in Patients with Spinal Pain. Authors: Neilson BD, Shepherd MH, Dickerson C, Chaconas EJ, Young JL, Rhon DI. Clin J Pain. 2022 Aug 1;38(8):541-549. doi: 10.1097/AJP.0000000000001051. PMID: 35642567.
SELECTED PRESENTATIONS
  • Lumbar Spine Manual Therapy: Advanced Clinical Reasoning and Technique. University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA | February 28 – March 1, 2026
  • Cervicothoracic Spine Manual Therapy: Advanced Clinical Reasoning and Technique. University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA | September 13-14, 2025