William Scogin

William Scogin serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy within Samford University's School of Health Professions. He transitioned to academia after extensive clinical practice in Alaska and California, specializing in orthopedics, chronic pain management, manual therapy, and sports injury rehabilitation.

Education:

• ScD in Physical Therapy, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
• DPT, University of Alabama at Birmingham
• BS in Chemical Engineering, The University of Alabama

His research centers on orthopedic differential diagnosis through surface anatomy applications, as demonstrated in his dissertation. Clinical expertise spans manual therapy techniques, chronic pain systems, and sports rehabilitation protocols. He maintains dual certifications as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) and Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT).

Professional Involvement:

• American Physical Therapy Association, Orthopedic Section Member
• American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists, Member