Jeremiah Blankenship

Dr. Jeremiah Blankenship is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Western Carolina University (WCU) within the College of Health and Human Sciences. He holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Arcadia University, a Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) from WCU, and a Master of Science (MS) in Exercise Science from the University of South Carolina. He is certified as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and Orthopedic Manual Therapist.

• Education:
  • MPT, 2009: Western Carolina University
  • DPT, 2017: Arcadia University
  • MS (Exercise Science), 2005: University of South Carolina
  • DSC: Andrews University (not dated)

His teaching focuses on Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy, Clinical Reasoning, and Physical Therapy Interventions. He leads courses in movement system examination and clinical data analysis. Research interests include biomechanics in clinical practice, multi-modal treatment strategies, anxiety's impact on education, and resistance training in rehabilitation. He actively contributes to student research projects on squatting biomechanics and exercise protocols.

Dr. Blankenship mentors students in the Mountain Area Pro Bono Health Services clinic, bridging classroom theory with clinical practice. He is a core faculty member in musculoskeletal PT, clinical reasoning, and interventions teams at WCU-DPT.

He values WCU's student-centered ethos and community focus, reflecting his dedication to nurturing future PT leaders.