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

Daniel Eck earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Lindsey Wilson College in 2010 and went on to complete his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University of Kentucky in 2013. He is a Certified Orthopaedic Manual Therapist (Maitland), Certified in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (McKenzie), a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists, and a Certified Dry Needling Practitioner. Since 2013, he has practiced in both outpatient and home health settings, specializing in mechanical diagnosis and therapy, manual therapy for peripheral and spinal conditions, injury prevention, strength training, pain neuroscience, and community health and wellness promotion.

He is passionate about using evidence-based care to help patients return to the activities they love while improving overall function and quality of life. Daniel and his wife, Megan, live with their two children, John-Thomas and Adelaide, and their dogs, Sophie and Yogi. The family is active at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. In his free time, Daniel enjoys upland game hunting, hiking, traveling, working out, and following baseball and football.

{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.}