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Dr. Craig A. Wassinger is a Professor and Research Director in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Tufts University School of Medicine. His expertise lies in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and pain science, with a focus on translating research into clinical practice. He holds academic appointments at Tufts, including roles as Professor (2023–present) and previously at East Tennessee State University (2010–2021).
Education: BS from Daemen College (2001), MS from University of Pittsburgh (2003), PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences (2007). He completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Pain Science at the University of Otago, New Zealand.
Research interests include shoulder injury rehabilitation, musculoskeletal pain mechanisms, and innovative teaching methods in physical therapy education. Notable projects address patient expectations in treatment outcomes, clinical screening protocols, and interdisciplinary consensus-building in diagnosis.
Teaching activities span courses like Movement Science, Integrative Pain Sciences, and Advanced Therapeutic Interventions. While no formal awards are listed, his work emphasizes practical education and patient-centered care.
He advises on curriculum development and has pioneered programs like the Otago Shoulder Health Study. His lab focuses on biomechanics, pain education, and clinical decision-making in musculoskeletal disorders.
