Eric Miller, PT, DSc, OCS, CertMDT

After graduating from Ithaca College in 1990 with a BS in Physical Therapy I began my career working in out-patient clinical practice and specializing in the management of spinal dysfunction. I obtained a Certification in Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment from the McKenzie Institute in 1993. As I moved into academia I completed my MS in General Education from Canisius College (1998) and a DSc in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy from Rocky Mountain University (2002). In 2009, I completed Daemen University’s Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy program and became a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy. For the past 28 years I have been in charge of the Orthopedic curriculum at D'Youville University as an Associate Professor while maintaining part time out patient clinical practice. In addition to my teaching responsibilities I work for the Catholic Health System as a member of their Spine Team. I have been married to my wife Kelly for 28 years and have 4 adult children.

• Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy, 2009.
• Orthopaedic Manual Therapy Physical Therapy, Daemen College, 2009.
• Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialist, 2004-2014.
• Doctor of Science in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions 2002
• MS in Education, Canisius College, Buffalo, New York, 1998.
• Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment Certificate, McKenzie Institute USA, 1993.
• BS in Physical Therapy, Ithaca College, 1990. 
   

• Physical Therapy Program Teaching Excellence Award, 1999-00, 2003-04, 2006-07, 2021.
• Invited Speaker, DPT White Coat Ceremony Class of 2020(Spring 2019), Class of 2022(Spring 2021).
• D’Youville College Faculty Member of the Year Award, 1999-00.
• Nominated by graduating physical therapy class to represent the Physical Therapy Department for the Undergraduate Hooding Ceremony 2000,2001, 2002, 2003, & 2004 (selected for Undergraduate and Graduate Ceremony 2003 & 2004).
   

Current research focus is in the area Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment for the management of cervicogenic headache and neck related dysfunction.