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David Paul Pavao, PT, DPT

10-19 years / Doctor of Physical Therapy

Clinical Specialties:
Orthopedic Specialist
Offers:
Annual PT Checkups
Areas of Focus:
Back Pain
Dry Needling
Spinal Manipulation
Orthopaedics

Practice Description: Performance Physical Therapy specializes in orthopedics, the spine, sports & post-surgical conditions. Performance is a physical therapist-owned practice demonstrating best-in-industry methods to get people #BetterFaster. Performance was the recipient of the Jane L. Snyder Practice of the Year and employs more board-certified clinical specialists than any other practice in the area.

Member: APTA Private Practice Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy

4 Practice Locations

Performance Physical Therapy

http://www.performanceptri.com/
41 Sanderson Rd Ste 101, Smithfield, RI 02917-2611

Appointment Hours: Mon through Fri 7am to 7.30pm, Saturday morning. Same Day Appointments. Additional locations: Pawtucket, East Greenwich, Riverside, North Providence, Smithfield, Providence, Richmond, Warren, Middletown, Warwick, Woonsocket, Attleboro, Seekonk.

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Performance Physical Therapy

https://www.performanceptri.com/
1401 Douglas Ave, North Providence, RI 02904

Appointment Hours: Mon through Fri 7am to 7.30pm, Saturday morning. Same Day Appointments. Additional locations: Pawtucket, East Greenwich, Riverside, North Providence, Smithfield, Providence, Richmond, Warren, Middletown, Warwick, Woonsocket, Attleboro, Seekonk.

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Performance Physical Therapy

https://www.performanceptri.com/attleboro
1395 Commerce Way, Attleboro, RI 02703

Appointment Hours: Mon through Fri 7am to 7.30pm, Saturday morning. Same Day Appointments. Additional locations: Pawtucket, East Greenwich, Riverside, North Providence, Smithfield, Providence, Richmond, Warren, Middletown, Warwick, Woonsocket, Attleboro, Seekonk.

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Performance Physical Therapy

http://www.performanceptri.com/
16 Arnold St, Woonsocket, 02895

Appointment Hours: Mon through Fri 7am to 7.30pm, Saturday morning. Same Day Appointments. Additional locations: Pawtucket, East Greenwich, Riverside, North Providence, Smithfield, Providence, Richmond, Warren, Middletown, Warwick, Woonsocket, Attleboro, Seekonk.

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About

David Paul Pavao, PT, DPT

I am a Partner, Chief Clinical Officer and Regional Director at Performance Physical Therapy. I specialize in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions including orthopedics, spine and sports injuries, headaches, balance impairments, vestibular dysfunction and TMJ.

Professional Education

Orthopedic Residency, Evidence In Motion, 2012 Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of Rhode Island 2009 Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, URI 2006 Board Certified in Orthopedics Certified in Trigger Point Dry Needling

Board Certifications

Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
Since May 20, 2012, valid through Sep 29, 2032
Certificate Number: 41822

Additional Interests

Family, friends, golf, Pats, Sox, Bruins, Celtics, and more golf.