Quinnipiac University
Duane M. Scotti

Clinical Associate Professor of Physical Therapy

Education

  • BS, Quinnipiac University
  • MPT, Quinnipiac University
  • DPT, Nova Southeastern University
  • PHD, Nova Southeastern University

Areas of Expertise

  • Orthopedics/Musculoskeletal Disorders
  • Injury Prevention
  • Sports

Organization

  • Physical Therapy

Office Location

  • Medicine, Nursing, Health Sci 372C

Mail Drop

  • NH-HSC

Experience

Quinnipiac University

Clinical Associate Professor of Physical Therapy

Hamden, CT

2022 - Present

Quinnipiac University

Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy

Hamden, CT

2017 - 2022

SPARK Physical Therapy, LLC

Part-time Physical Therapist

Hamden, CT

2017 - Present

Quinnipiac University

Clinical Instructor of Physical Therapy

Hamden, CT

2015 - 2017

Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers

Part-time Physical Therapist

Wallingford, CT

2015 - 2017

Gaylord Physical Therapy Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Level III Physical Therapist

North Haven, CT

2009 - 2011

Quinnipiac University

Part-Time Faculty, Department of Physical Therapy

Hamden, CT

2005 - 2015

Selected Publications

Peer Reviewed Presentations

Running Injury Rehab Without Missing A Step! An Integrative Rehab and Training Approach

Scotti, D., Myerson, J.

CTAPTA Annual Conference, North Haven, CT, Quinnipiac University (2023)

Invited Speaker

What a Pain in the Neck! How to Combat Technology Related Neck Pain

Scotti, D.

Public Relations Community Educational Session, North Haven, CT, Quinnipiac University (2022)

Non-Peer Reviewed Presentation

Clinician’s Guide to Managing Common Running Injuries

Scotti, D., Myerson, J.

Quinnipiac University Department of Physical Therapy Continuing Education Program (2022)

Peer Reviewed Poster

Examining the Relationship Between Running Related Injuries and Perceptions on Injury Risk in Recreational Runners

Scotti, D, Berry, J, Johannesen, C, Lomanno, J, Schlegel, H.

CTAPTA Conference, Hartford, CT (2022)

Peer Reviewed Poster

Lower Extremity Screening in Competitive Adolescent Dancers and Gymnasts: Implications for Ankle Injury Risk Assessment

Scotti, D., Covell, A., Kenyon, S., Labita, J., Lascarides, R., Feinn, R.

2021 PAMA International Symposium, New York, NY, Quinnipiac University (2021)

Conference Presentation

Hanging in Thin Air: Pushing and Pulling in the Performing Artist and Athlete’s Shoulder.

Vagy, J., Scotti, D., Greenspan, S.

APTA Combined Sections Meeting (CSM), Denver, Colorado, Quinnipiac University (2020)

Peer Reviewed Poster

Normative Criteria for Baseline Screening in Young Competitive Gymnasts

Scotti, D., Cochefski, L., Corkery, J., Corso, G., Mullen, E., Feinn, R.

APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Denver, CO, Quinnipiac University (2020)

Peer Reviewed Poster

Competitive Gymnast Screening: A Prospective Investigation and Injury Surveillance.

Scotti, D., Gaziano, C., Konowal, D., Selva, C., Uliano, B., Feinn, R.

CTAPTA Conference, Fairfield, CT, Quinnipiac University (2019)

Peer Reviewed Poster

Normative Criteria for Baseline Screening in Adolescent Competitive Dancers.

Scotti, D., Feinn, R., Greco, K., Hart, K., O’Leary, C., Peters, E.

International Association for Dance Medicine & Science (IADMS) Conference, Montreal, Quebec, Quinnipiac University (2019)

Academic Awards, Fellowships and Grants

SHS Faculty Grant "Risk Factors for Lower Extremity Injuries in Competitive Dancers: A Prospective Investigation"

Grant | 2019-2020

2019, Spring, Health Sciences Grant, Funded, Awarded $2,540 in grant award money to conduct 1 year of research for “Risk Factors for Lower Extremity Injuries in Competitive Dancers: A Prospective Investigation”.

Professional Designation