Department of Physical Therapy

Kevin Weaver

Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy

Kevin Weaver

Phone: 212-998-9411
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Kevin Weaver is an Assistant Clinical Professor for the Department of Physical Therapy at New York University. He is a graduate of New York University's physical therapy program, class of 1990, and has also received a Masters in Ergonomics and Biomechanics from New York University in 1995. Kevin received his transitional DPT degree from Temple University. He is a certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) by the American Board of Physical Therapy, and is certified in ergonomics by the Board of Certified Professional Ergonomists (CEA) and the Oxford Institute (CIE). His academic responsibilities include instruction within the musculoskeletal, physical agents, biomechanics and ergonomics arenas. His professional interests include orthopedic physical therapy, ergonomics, repetitive strain injury, occupational medicine, functional capacity evaluation, and disability management.


Degrees Held

  • D.P.T. Temple University
    Physical Therapy
  • M.A. New York University
    Ergonomics and Biomechanics
  • B.S. New York University
    Physical Therapy

Certifications

  • Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) by the American Board of Physical Therapy
  • Certified Ergonomic Associate (CEA) by the Board of Certified Professional Ergonomist
  • Certified Industrial Ergonomist (CIE) by the Oxford Institute of Research

Awards

  • 2004 : Outstanding Faculty Award, NYU DPT Class of 2002
  • 2002 : New York University Steinhardt School of Education Service Award
  • 2001 : Greater New York Regional Committee – Academy of Sports Medicine Presidential Award
  • 1992 : Mount Sinai Department of Rehabilitation Tier II Award for Excellence in Patient Care

Presentations

  • Weaver, K. Core Facilitation. NYS Student Conclave, New York NY, September 17, 2005. (INVITED)
  • Weaver K. Ergonomics and Disability Management. National Ergonomics Conference and Exposition. Las Vegas NV. 2001.
  • Weaver K. Physical Therapy Intervention for the Injured Shoulder. Greater New York Regional Committee, Academy of Sports Medicine. New York NY. 2000.

Research Interests

  • Orthopedic physical therapy
  • Manual techniques
  • Ergonomics/biomechanics
  • Business management/reimbursement issues

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