Day, Joseph

Joseph Matthew Day is an assistant professor of physical therapy at the University of South Alabama. He earned his MS in physical therapy in 2004 from the University of Kentucky. After earning his Masters degree, he practiced as a physical therapist in a variety of outpatient clinics with a focus on spine rehabilitation and upper extremity injuries. Before completing his doctorate in rehabilitation sciences at the University of Kentucky, he earned his board certification in orthopedics and became a certified integrated manual therapist. Upon completion of his PhD, Matt completed a 5 month physical therapy volunteer experience in Ecuador. His current duties at the University of South Alabama include clinical practice, teaching in the musculoskeletal courses, and research. His research interests include regional interdependency in upper extremity orthopedic injuries, rehabilitative ultrasound imaging, and interprofessional service learning for students.