Cory A. Alcon

Cory A. Alcon is an Assistant Professor and Director of Assessment and Outcomes in the Department of Physical Therapy at High Point University. He holds a PhD in pain neuromodulation from Texas Woman’s University, a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Winston-Salem State University, and a Bachelor’s in Kinesiology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Education:

• Bachelor’s in Kinesiology – University of North Carolina at Greensboro
• Doctorate in Physical Therapy – Winston-Salem State University
• PhD in Pain Neuromodulation – Texas Woman’s University

His research focuses on leveraging neuroplasticity to address cognitive and affective dimensions of chronic pain through non-invasive brain stimulation techniques combined with cognitive behavioral therapy. As Director of Assessment and Outcomes, he uses predictive analysis to enhance student performance and National Physical Therapy Examination readiness. He teaches the Musculoskeletal Practice and Pain Science course series and emphasizes developing clinicians skilled in psychological awareness, movement analysis, and manual therapy.

Advising & Administration:

• Course Director for Pain Science curriculum
• Leads assessment initiatives tracking student outcomes