David M. Williams, PhD, MPT, ATC, CSCS

Portrait

Associate

Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science Graduate Program

The University of Iowa
1-245 Medical Education Building
Iowa City, Iowa 52242-1190
Tel.: (319) 335-9794
david-williams@uiowa.edu

Education & Training

  • 1991 Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD
  • 1993 Master of Physical Therapy degree, Mayo School of Health Related Sciences, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
  • 2011 PhD in Rehabilitation Science, University of iowa, Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science, Iowa City, IA

Professional and Academic Positions

  • Associate, University of Iowa, Graduate Program in Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science, Iowa City, IA
  • President and Director, Performance Therapies, P.C., Coralville, IA

Research Activities

  • Aging effects on neuromuscular fatigue

Teaching Responsibilities

  • DPT- Musculoskeletal Therapeutics I (101:185)
  • DPT- Musculoskeletal Therapeutics II (101:202)
  • DPT- Musculoskeletal Therapeutics III (101:203)
  • DPT- Progressive Functional Exercise (101:151)

Academic & Professional Activities

  • Professional Organizations: APTA, APTA Orthopedic Section, APTA Sports Section, APTA Neurologic Section, Society for Neuroscience, National Athletic Trainers Association, National Strength and Conditioning Association.
  • Clinical Teaching: Physical Therapy Interns
  • Teaching Committees: UI Curriculum & Instruction Committee Member; UI Research & Development Committee Member

Selected Publications

  • Williams DM, Bilodeau M. Neuromuscular fatigue of elbow flexor muscles of dominant and non-dominant arms in health humans. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 2002; 12(2):177-186.
  • Bilodeau M, Schindler-Ivens S, Williams DM, Wahi R, Gaitone SS, Clark J. EMG frequency content changes with increasing force and during fatigue in the quadriceps femoris muscle of men and women. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 2003; 13:83-92.
  • Williams DM, Bilodeau M. Assessment of voluntary activation by stimulation of one muscle or two synergistic muscles. Muscle Nerve 2004; 29(1):112-119.
  • Williams DM, Eichelberger TD, Bilodeau M. Assessment of Voluntary Activation by Stimulation of One Muscle or Two Synergistic Muscles. Muscle Nerve 2004; 29:112-119.