Helping You Navigate Recovery
Meet
Dr. Tom Walters
Helping people better understand pain, movement, and rehabilitation through evidence-informed education.
My story
Welcome! I’m
Dr. Tom Walters
A board-certified orthopedic physical therapist, educator, and founder of Rehab Science.
Throughout my career, I’ve seen how confusing rehabilitation can be. Conflicting advice, misinformation, and uncertainty often leave people wondering what to do next. That’s what inspired me to create Rehab Science: a place where people can find clear, evidence-informed guidance they can trust.
Alongside my clinical work, I’ve built one of the world’s largest educational platforms dedicated to physical rehabilitation. Through Rehab Science, I share practical resources that help millions of people better understand pain, improve movement, and take an active role in their recovery.
Education & Clinical Experience
My journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Montana State University, followed by a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Chapman University in Southern California. I later completed a residency in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (OMPT) and a fellowship in Lower Quarter Functional Biomechanics.
From 2012 to 2019, I served as a full-time kinesiology professor at Westmont College, where I taught biomechanics, therapeutic exercise, and pain science. Teaching future healthcare professionals reinforced my passion for making complex topics easier to understand, something that continues to shape everything we do at Rehab Science today.
Most of my clinical career has been spent treating patients in outpatient orthopedic settings, with additional experience working in sports rehabilitation as a physiotherapist in Cirque du Soleil’s Performance Medicine department.
Credentials
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
- Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
- Residency in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (OMPT)
- Fellowship in Lower Quarter Functional Biomechanics
Why Rehab Science
Rehab Science Was Created To Replace Confusion With Clarity
Dr. Tom Walters founded Rehab Science with the belief that everyone deserves access to trustworthy, evidence-informed rehabilitation education. Through practical resources, expert guidance, and a science-backed approach, Rehab Science helps people better understand pain, restore movement, and build confidence in their recovery.
Today, Rehab Science serves as a trusted educational resource for millions of people seeking a clearer path to better movement and long-term health.
