
Dr. David Fathalikhani
- Sports
- Orthopedics
- Geriatric
Dr. Fathalikhani specializes in sports therapy, manual therapy, and orthopedic rehabilitation, bringing elite athletic experience to help patients achieve their goals.
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English
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More about Dr. David Fathalikhani
David is an active member of the APTA nationally and in his home state of Colorado, working as a part of the private practice and geriatrics educational committees and speaking at numerous national conferences throughout his career. His experience as a former NCAA athlete gives him unique insight into the needs of athletes and active individuals, while his public health background enables him to take a holistic approach to patient care.
Education
David graduated with his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia in 2016. Prior to that, he earned his Masters of Public Health degree and a Bachelors of Science in Biology from The Ohio State University. In his nearly 10 years of clinical experience, David has continued to advance his clinical skills and education by completing the rigorous coursework as a Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapy (COMT) and obtained his level II dry needling certification from the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists.
- 2016: Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Marymount University
- 2015: Master of Public Health, The Ohio State University
- 2012: Bachelor of Science in Biology, The Ohio State University
Certifications
- Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT)
- Certified Dry Needling Level II (Cert. DN)
Specialties
David prides himself on providing expert clinical care to those he serves by combining his experience in manual therapy and high level exercise and strength training to empower his patients. David brings his experiences as a NCAA student-athlete from his time as a pitcher at The Ohio State University to give patients an elite experience to help everyone achieve their goals and pursue one's passions to the fullest. David enjoys all aspects of specialty clinical care including sports and orthopedics, pre and post operative rehabilitation and preventive wellness care to ensure those he cares for continue to push themselves and get back to the things they love in life.
Fun Facts
David successfully summited Mt. Everest in the spring of 2024, demonstrating his commitment to personal achievement and pushing boundaries.
Hear what patients are saying about David
David has been such a vital resource for me over the years helping me not only manage all my aches and pains from playing tennis and golf, but guiding me through the complex maze of the healthcare system. His kindness and ability to listen and come up with immediately useful solutions has been invaluable for me and my entire family.
From the beginning in working with David when I first injured my shoulder and was told I would need surgery, I felt like I was in good hands and trusted the plan David developed for me. After committing to the plan David put together, I quickly saw results and within a few weeks my shoulder pain was better and I was back on the court pain free and felt so much stronger.