Todd E. Davenport

Todd E. Davenport serves as Professor and Chair of the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program at University of the Pacific's Stockton campus, where he directs academic initiatives and clinical training while maintaining active research in complex chronic conditions. A board-certified physical therapist with extensive clinical experience, he bridges orthopaedic practice with cutting-edge investigations into post-viral illnesses.

His educational journey includes:

• BS in Exercise Science (Sports Medicine emphasis) and Psychology, Willamette University (1998)
• DPT, University of Southern California (2002)
• Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency, University of Southern California (2003)
• MPH, University of California, Berkeley (2016)
• PhD in Sport, Health, and Exercise Science, University of Portsmouth, UK (2024)

Dr. Davenport's research pioneers the understanding of post-exertional malaise in myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and Long COVID, employing methodologies from cellular pathophysiology to population health. His work critically examines pacing strategies, autonomic dysfunction, and telehealth applications while challenging outdated paradigms like graded exercise therapy. He advocates for ethical leadership and decolonizing practices within physical therapy education, emphasizing social determinants of health and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Analysis of his 2025 publications reveals dominant themes in Long COVID management, particularly heart rate monitoring for symptom exacerbation, dysautonomia treatment, and telehealth protocol development. His editorial leadership in journals like Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy shapes emerging clinical guidelines for post-viral conditions.

He holds the prestigious Catherine Worthingham Fellowship (FAPTA) from the American Physical Therapy Association—the profession's highest honor—for transformative leadership. His mentorship has produced published researchers like Shiren Assaly and Katie Baroni, while his program development spans NIH clinical rotations, international advocacy initiatives, and community health partnerships. Dr. Davenport cultivates cross-functional teams integrating students, clinicians, and lived-experience experts to innovate healthcare delivery.

As co-founder of the Pacific Fatigue Laboratory and editorial board member for multiple journals, he drives research translation into clinical practice. His current projects focus on PEM/PESE activity questionnaires, telehealth competencies, and energy-system-first-aid approaches for Long COVID patients.