Carol M. Davis, DPT, EdD, MS, FAPTA

Primary Appointment
Department of Physical Therapy, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine 
Professor

Education

EdD Humanistic Studies,Psychology Philosophy (1982), Boston University
MS Physical Therapy (1969), Case Western Reserve University
BA Biology (1967), Lycoming College, Williamsport, PA

Awards
Linda Crane Lecture Award - American, 2004
Catherine Worthingham Fellow, 2003
Geriatrics Distinguished Educator Award, 2002
First Helen Saarinen Lecture Award, 1997
Dorothy Briggs Memorial Scientific Inquiry Award for Physical Therapy, 1996
Distinguished Faculty Lecturer of the Year, 1995
Lucy Blair Service Award, 1991

Research
Professional socialization, interaction skills, ethical decision making in physical therapy.
Scientific foundations of and clinical outcomes from the use of complementary therapies such as myofascial release as an adjunct in traditional physical therapy.

Selected Publications
Davis CM. Patient Practitioner Interaction -An Experiential Manual for Developing the Art of Health Care.  4e Thorofare, NJ.  Slack Inc.  2009  288 pages

Williams CL, Davis CM.  Therapeutic Interaction in Nursing.  Thorofare, NJ: SLACK, Inc. 2004.  105 pages

Davis, CM (ed): Complementary Therapies in Rehabilitation: Evidence for Efficacy in Therapy, Prevention and Wellness. Thorofare, NJ: SLACK, Inc. January, 2004. 374 pages.

Davis, CM:  Empathy and transcendence. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation.19(4):265- 274, October-December, 2003

Davis, CM: The science behind complementary and alternative therapies or holistic approaches to healing. Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Clinics of North America. 9(3):291-302, September, 2000

Triezenberg, H, Davis CM: Beyond the code of ethics: educating physical therapists for their role as moral agents.  Journal of Physical Therapy Education,  14(3): 48-58, December, 2000.

Davis, CM: Evidence Based Physical Therapy Program for Patients with Osteoporosis.  J Florida Medical Association 85 (1): 1-6, January 2000.