Daniel R. Pinto, PT, DPT, OCS
Areas of expertise: Sports medicine, Orthopedics
About Daniel R. Pinto, PT, DPT, OCS
Daniel Pinto joined the Sports Medicine and Performance Center physical therapy team in 2021 and currently works at CHOP's Specialty Care Center at the Buerger Center.
Prior to coming to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Dan worked in an outpatient physical therapy clinic that served the orthopedic and sports medicine populations.
Daniel is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in the area of Orthopedics and is certified in the Schroth method for the treatment of scoliosis. He enjoys teaching and has served as an adjunct instructor for multiple physical therapy programs within the Philadelphia area. Dan's clinical interests include the treatment of scoliosis, running medicine, concussion and sport related injuries.
Titles
Sports Medicine Physical Therapist
Certifications
APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor
Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)
Physical Therapist (PT)
Schroth-Certified Therapist for Treatment of Scoliosis
Leadership and Memberships
2023-2024, CHOP Physical Therapy Sports Residency- primary mentor
Editorial and Academic Positions
2024-present, Guest Lecturer- Arcadia University- Glenside, PA
2023- present, Primary Faculty Member: Sports Residency Program- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia- 2023- present
2017 to present, Adjunct Professor - Rutgers University - Newark, NJ
Research Interests
Running medicine and scoliosis
Education & training
Undergraduate Degree
BS in Healthcare Management - Misericordia University, Dallas, PA
Graduate Degree
DPT - Misericordia University, Dallas, PA
Residency
Orthopedic Residency Program for Physical Therapy - Evidence in Motion, San Antonio, TX
Publications
Editorials, Reviews, Chapters
Adjunct Professor - Rutger's University Physical Therapy