Shawn Farrokhi

Dr. Shawn Farrokhi is a Professor and Chair of Physical Therapy at Chapman University’s Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences, joining in Summer 2023. With over 20 years in academia, clinical research, and patient care, he specializes in musculoskeletal rehabilitation for civilian and military populations. His research integrates epidemiological and clinical trial methodologies to address knee pain, low back pain, and amputation-related conditions, with a focus on movement retraining and biomechanical analysis.

• Pepperdine University, Bachelor of Science
• University of Pittsburgh, Master of Science in Clinical Research
• University of Southern California, Ph.D.
• University of Southern California, Doctor of Physical Therapy

Dr. Farrokhi’s work bridges biomechanics, psychology, and clinical practice, targeting:

• Joint coordination in amputees
• Phantom limb pain
• Telehealth interventions
• Post-traumatic osteoarthritis
• Pain management during military service
• Running injury prevention

His recent publications focus on low back pain, knee osteoarthritis, and rehabilitation protocols. Trends include:

• Biomechanical adaptations post-amputation
• Psychosocial health in chronic pain
• Criteria-based rehabilitation programs

Scientific award:

• NIH K12 Career Development Award

Dr. Farrokhi has collaborated on large-scale pragmatic trials like the Pain Management Collaboratory, evaluating telehealth interventions and healthcare utilization patterns. His work emphasizes clinical translation and military-specific rehabilitation needs.