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Dr. Kevin Alexander PT, DPT, OCS
Dr. Kevin Alexander is a Clinic Director at our North Kingstown clinic, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, and a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist. In addition, Kevin completed a post-graduate residency program in orthopedics and manual therapy. He currently serves as a Faculty Member for the Highbar Orthopedic Residency program.
A competitive track and field athlete right through college, Kevin suffered several injuries throughout his life. His own personal experience with physical therapy is what inspired him to pursue his career in the field. In addition to an athlete and an expert physical therapist, Kevin is a teacher. He has been instrumental in the development of many continuing education courses as well as mentoring and teaching both students and fellow physical therapists.
Kevin grew up and continues to live in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. He has a passion for golf and semi-annually volunteers at the Full Swing Golf RI, an event founded by his wife, teaching children with physical disabilities how to enjoy and play the sport of golf. In addition to golf Kevin enjoys snowboarding, lifting at the gym, landscaping, cooking and - of course - running. From a middle school cross country runner to a track and field college athlete Kevin now enjoys participating in road races with friends.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Post-surgical
Sports-related injuries
Running
Headaches
Undergraduate degree in Kinesiology
University of Rhode Island - Doctor of Physical Therapy
Residency:
Evidence in Motion program (orthopedic and manual physical therapy)
Certifications:
Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
Dry Needling
American Physical Therapy Association
Awards:
URI, Excellence in clinical research for work on "the effects of trigger point dry needling on trigger point reactivity in the upper trapezius."
Dr. Kevin Alexander PT, DPT, OCS
Dr. Kevin Alexander is a Clinic Director at our North Kingstown clinic, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, and a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist. In addition, Kevin completed a post-graduate residency program in orthopedics and manual therapy. He currently serves as a Faculty Member for the Highbar Orthopedic Residency program.
A competitive track and field athlete right through college, Kevin suffered several injuries throughout his life. His own personal experience with physical therapy is what inspired him to pursue his career in the field. In addition to an athlete and an expert physical therapist, Kevin is a teacher. He has been instrumental in the development of many continuing education courses as well as mentoring and teaching both students and fellow physical therapists.
Kevin grew up and continues to live in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. He has a passion for golf and semi-annually volunteers at the Full Swing Golf RI, an event founded by his wife, teaching children with physical disabilities how to enjoy and play the sport of golf. In addition to golf Kevin enjoys snowboarding, lifting at the gym, landscaping, cooking and - of course - running. From a middle school cross country runner to a track and field college athlete Kevin now enjoys participating in road races with friends.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Post-surgical
Sports-related injuries
Running
Headaches
Undergraduate degree in Kinesiology
University of Rhode Island - Doctor of Physical Therapy
Residency:
Evidence in Motion program (orthopedic and manual physical therapy)
Certifications:
Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
Dry Needling
American Physical Therapy Association
Awards:
URI, Excellence in clinical research for work on "the effects of trigger point dry needling on trigger point reactivity in the upper trapezius."