Darren Smith

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Darren Smith

PT, DPT

Dr. Darren Smith, PT, DPT, has been providing physical therapy in a variety of settings with focus on orthopedic conditions for over 12 years. As director of rehabilitation services in acute care, hospital-based skilled nursing, home health services, and several outpatient clinics, his team focuses on the development of communications with healthcare personnel and integration of the proper screening methods to maximize patient outcomes. Dr. Smith earned Summa Cum Laude honors in his Bachelor of Science from Truman State University and Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He learned an advanced movement system impairment approach by renowned Physical Therapist Shirley Sahrmann, PT, PhD, FAPTA. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) in the orthopedic section.

Upcoming In-Person Courses

500+

In-Person Courses Annually

4.7 (1371 Ratings)

Evidence-Based Strategies for Medical Screening and Differential Diagnosis Improving Clinical Decision Making for Optimal Treatment and Outcomes

Evidence-Based Strategies for Medical Screening and Differential Di...

Darren Smith PT, DPT

Knoxville, TN

03-21-2026 |
8:00 AM- 3:30 PM Eastern

4.6 (866 Ratings)

Treating Shoulder Pain: Scapular Analysis and Exercise Prescription

Darren Smith PT, DPT

Knoxville, TN

03-22-2026 |
8:00 AM- 11:15 AM Eastern

4.6 (671 Ratings)

Upper Extremity Nerve Injuries, Entrapments, and Flossing Interventions

Upper Extremity Nerve Injuries, Entrapments, and Flossing Intervent...

Darren Smith PT, DPT

Knoxville, TN

03-22-2026 |
12:30 PM- 3:45 PM Eastern

4.7 (1371 Ratings)

Evidence-Based Strategies for Medical Screening and Differential Diagnosis Improving Clinical Decision Making for Optimal Treatment and Outcomes

Evidence-Based Strategies for Medical Screening and Differential Di...

Darren Smith PT, DPT

Norfolk, VA

06-05-2026 |
8:00 AM- 3:30 PM Eastern

4.6 (866 Ratings)

Treating Shoulder Pain: Scapular Analysis and Exercise Prescription

Darren Smith PT, DPT

Norfolk, VA

06-06-2026 |
8:00 AM- 11:15 AM Eastern

4.6 (671 Ratings)

Upper Extremity Nerve Injuries, Entrapments, and Flossing Interventions

Upper Extremity Nerve Injuries, Entrapments, and Flossing Intervent...

Darren Smith PT, DPT

Norfolk, VA

06-06-2026 |
12:30 PM- 3:45 PM Eastern

Upcoming Live Stream Courses

50+

Live Streams Annually

4.7 (1371 Ratings)

Evidence-Based Strategies for Medical Screening and Differential Diagnosis Improving Clinical Decision Making for Optimal Treatment and Outcomes

Evidence-Based Strategies for Medical Screening and Differential Di...

Darren Smith PT, DPT

03-21-2026 |
8:00 AM- 3:30 PM Eastern

4.6 (866 Ratings)

Treating Shoulder Pain: Scapular Analysis and Exercise Prescription

Darren Smith PT, DPT

03-22-2026 |
8:00 AM- 11:15 AM Eastern

4.6 (671 Ratings)

Upper Extremity Nerve Injuries, Entrapments, and Flossing Interventions

Upper Extremity Nerve Injuries, Entrapments, and Flossing Intervent...

Darren Smith PT, DPT

03-22-2026 |
12:30 PM- 3:45 PM Eastern

Upcoming Live Webinars

200+

Live Webinars Annually

The Neuroscience of Chronic Pain

Darren Smith PT, DPT

02-11-2026 |
6:00 PM- 7:00 PM Eastern

On-Demand Video Courses

600+

On-Demand Video/Text Courses

4.6 (671 Ratings)

Upper Extremity Nerve Injuries, Entrapments, and Flossing Interventions

Upper Extremity Nerve Injuries, Entrapments, and Flossing Intervent...

Darren Smith PT, DPT

Available 24/7

4.7 (1371 Ratings)

Evidence-Based Strategies for Medical Screening and Differential Diagnosis Improving Clinical Decision Making for Optimal Treatment and Outcomes

Evidence-Based Strategies for Medical Screening and Differential Di...

Darren Smith PT, DPT

Available 24/7

4.6 (3374 Ratings)

Upper Extremity Nerve Mobilization & Flossing: Techniques to Reduce Pain and Restore Function

Upper Extremity Nerve Mobilization & Flossing: Techniques to Reduce...

Darren Smith PT, DPT

Available 24/7

4.6 (866 Ratings)

Treating Shoulder Pain: Scapular Analysis and Exercise Prescription

Darren Smith PT, DPT

Available 24/7

4.4 (2216 Ratings)

Pain Neuroscience: Evidence and Practice to Effectively Improve Chronic Pain

Pain Neuroscience: Evidence and Practice to Effectively Improve Chr...

Darren Smith PT, DPT

Available 24/7

4.5 (4763 Ratings)

Treating Shoulder Pain: Corrective Scapular Analysis and Exercise

Darren Smith PT, DPT

Available 24/7

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