Daniel Eck, PT, DPT, COMT, Cert. MDT, FAAOMPT

Education and Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Biology – Lindsey Wilson College, 2010
Doctor of Physical Therapy – University of Kentucky, 2013
Certified Orthopaedic Manual Therapist (Maitland), 2016
Certified in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (McKenzie), 2017
Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapist
Certified Dry Needling Practitioner

Clinical Experience

Outpatient and home health therapy experience since 2013

Clinical Areas of Interest/Specialities

Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy – McKenzie approach
Manual Therapy for peripheral and spinal conditions
Community Health and Wellness Promotion
Injury Prevention and Strength Training
Pain Neuroscience

Professional Affiliations

American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Alabama Physical Therapy Association

Presentations/Publications

Eck D, Hazle C, Malone T. Muscle Recovery and Force Output of Scapular Stabilizers in High School Baseball Pitchers after a Pitching Start. Poster presentation at American Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference and Exposition, Salt Lake City, UT, June 29, 2013.

Eck D, Showalter C, Musick J. Differential Diagnosis and management of a lumbar compression fracture: a case report. Poster presentation, AAOMPT Conference. October 2022.

Personal Interests/Hobbies

Daniel enjoys spending time with his wife Megan, two children John-Thomas and Adelaide, and dogs Sophie and Yogi. They are active members of St. Michael’s Catholic Church. His hobbies include upland game hunting, hiking, traveling, working out, baseball, and football.