Sorcha Martin

Sorcha Martin serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Boston University, holding a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Boston University (2004) and an EdD from the University of St. Augustine (2022). She is licensed in Massachusetts (License #17006) and recognized as a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT).

Her educational background includes dual BS degrees from Lasell College (2000, 2001), establishing her foundation in physical therapy before advancing to clinical doctorate and educational leadership training.

• BS, Lasell College, Newton, MA (2000)
• BS, Lasell College, Newton, MA (2001)
• DPT, Boston University, Boston, MA (2004)
• EdD, University of St. Augustine, St. Augustine, FL (2022)

Dr. Martin's research centers on transforming physical therapy education through pain neuroscience integration, emphasizing how language shapes therapeutic outcomes in manual therapy. Her work bridges physiological understanding of hands-on techniques with contemporary pain classification systems, particularly advancing nociplastic pain management approaches that move beyond traditional biomechanical models.

Her professional recognition includes:

• Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT)

As an educator, Dr. Martin mentors DPT students in clinical settings while presenting evidence-based approaches at national conferences including APTA and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy. Her 10+ presentations since 2013 demonstrate consistent contribution to professional knowledge translation, though specific grant funding details aren't publicly documented.

Associated with the BUPTC (Boston University Physical Therapy Center), she collaborates within an academic-clinical environment that integrates teaching, research, and patient care. Her leadership extends to APTA Special Interest Groups where she develops educational content and reviews research for the profession.