School of Health Sciences and Practice
Walter Jenkins, D.H.S., M.S., PT, ACT, AT-Ret.
Visiting Professor, Physical Therapy School of Health Sciences & Practice
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Walter L. Jenkins, D.H.S., M.S., PT, ACT, AT-Ret., is a senior physical Therapist at the University of Rochester Medical Center. He has served as a professor, program director, and administrator at multiple universities. Walt’s research focus is epidemiology and prevention of athletic injury. He has been clinically active in university athletic programs throughout his career.
Education
- Doctoral: University of Indianapolis
- M.S., Physical Therapy, Indiana Central University
- M.S., Physical Education, West Virgina University
- Undergraduate: Bachelor of Physical Education, Purdue University
Areas of Expertise
- Epidemiology
- Prevention of athletic injury
Honors and Awards
- AASPT's Ron Peyton Award
- AASPT Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement - 2012
Publications
Memberships and Affiliations
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
- American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy (AASPT) - Academy President (2016-2022)
- National Athletic Trainers Association
