David Stocker, PT, DPT

David Stocker, PT, DPT
David Stocker, PT, DPTMarquette University

Schroeder Complex, 346A

MilwaukeeWI53201United States of America(414) 288-8858
Curriculum Vitae

Clinical Assistant Professor, Co-Director of Clinical Education

Physical Therapy

David Stocker is the Co-Director of Clinical Education and an Assistant Clinical Professor for the Physical Therapy Department at Marquette University. David attended Marquette University from 2011-2017, receiving both his B.S. in Biomedical Sciences and Doctor of Physical Therapy degrees. He began teaching in the program in the fall of 2018 as a lab instructor for the patient management course series and started his role as the co-DCE and Assistant Clinical Professor in the summer of 2023. He has also volunteered as a clinical instructor since 2018 at the Marquette University ComMUnity clinic, a probono physical therapy clinic that provides free PT services to the uninsured and underinsured in the Milwaukee community.  

Prior to his full-time involvement at Marquette, David worked at an outpatient clinic on the south side of Milwaukee treating a variety of orthopedic conditions. He was the case manager for the work conditioning program, assisting injured workers in their return to previous employment. David has a particular passion for treating patients with chronic pain conditions and co-chaired a committee to improve the treatment of these challenging diagnoses. He has also held part-time clinical positions at an area skilled nursing facility and acute care hospital.  

Education

  • D.P.T., Physical Therapy, Marquette University, 2017
  • B.S., Biomedical Sciences, Marquette University, 2015

Courses Taught

  • PHTH 7503 Patient Management I
  • PHTH 7504 Patient Management II
  • PHTH 7560 Physical Technologies/Electrophysical Agents (lab instructor)
  • PHTH 7974 Clinical Education Experience 1
  • PHTH 7975 Clinical Education Experience 2
  • PHTH 7976 Clinical Education Experience 3
  • PHTH 7977 Clinical Education Experience 4

Professional Affiliations

  • American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
    • Orthopedic Section Member
      • Pain Special Interest Group
      • Occupational Health Special Interest Group
    • Education Section Member
      • Clinical Education Special Interest Group
  • APTA-Wisconsin

Certifications

  • Therapeutic Pain Specialist – Evidence in Motion
  • Level 1 Credentialed Clinical Instructor – APTA 
  • Functional Dry Needling (Level 1) – Evidence in Motion 
  • Trigger Point Dry Needling (Level 1) – Myopain Seminars
  • Post-Offer Employment Testing – Occupro