Robert Salvatori

Dr. Robert (Bob) Salvatori is an Assistant Professor in the PT Programs Campus at the College of Rehabilitative Sciences in Austin, TX. With over 40 years of clinical experience, he specializes in orthopedics, spinal dysfunction, persistent pain management, and vestibular rehab. He has held roles in acute care, rehab, home health, outpatient settings, and leadership as a clinic director and agency manager.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (Temple University, 1979)
• Master of Business Administration (Oklahoma City University, 1990)
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (University of St. Augustine, 2013)
• Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy (Bellin College, 2022)

Research focuses on

• Persistent Pain Management
• Psychologically Informed Practice
• Cervicogenic Dizziness
• Vestibular Rehabilitation

Recent studies explore manual therapy dosing in hip osteoarthritis and psychological factors influencing musculoskeletal pain outcomes.

Awards/Fellowships:

• McKenzie Institute Cert. MDT (1998)
• ABPTS Orthopedic Clinical Specialty (2015)
• American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists Fellowship (2018)
• 360 Neuro Health Vestibular Certification (2019)

Advising/Grants: No formal grants mentioned, but extensive clinical leadership experience includes managing multidisciplinary teams in diverse healthcare settings.