Damien Howell, PT, DPT, OCS

Damien Howell PT, DPT, OCS is experienced in academic, clinical, and continuing education teaching. His graduate studies were at University of Pennsylvania; Virginia Commonwealth University; and Washington University St. Louis with Academic appointments at Indiana University and Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Howell is an active clinician who is eager to share what he has learned from his extensive clinical experience. He has presented on gait analysis and gait training to nearly 1000 health professionals across the US.  He also has a history of professional leadership roles with the American Physical Therapy Association, Virginia Physical Therapy Board, and Virginia Board of Health Professions.  Damien has received several prestigious awards including: Virginia Physical Therapy Association Jack Echternach Research Award; APTA State Legislative Leadership Award; Virginia Physical Therapy Association Beb Cash Award for Clinical Excellence. Dr. Howell continues to provide evidence-based, client centered healthcare in an innovative engaging way to clients, while mentoring, teaching, and leading peers to transform the way physical therapy is practiced.  

Speaker Disclosures: 

Financial: Damien Howell maintains a private practice. He receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.

Non-financial: Damien Howell is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association House of Delegates; and president of Virginia Board of Health Professions, Virginia Physical Therapy Board.