Kyle Adams, PT, DPT, DSc

Kyle Adams is a Clinical Associate Professor who has been teaching with Baylor University’s DPT program since 2017. He received his Master of Physical Therapy from SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY in 2001, a Doctor of Physical Therapy from SUNY Upstate Medical University in 2008, and a DSc in PT from Bellin College in 2024. He has been a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist since 2004, became board certified in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy in 2005, completed a fellowship in manual therapy through Evidence in Motion in 2011, and completed a therapeutic pain specialist certification program in 2017.  

Prior to his time at Baylor, he spent 15 years as a full-time clinician in 2 different outpatient orthopedic private practices, and 1 year as the director of an orthopedic residency and spine fellowship program. He also spent 11 years serving as an adjunct faculty member at different entry-level PT programs and 9 years teaching post-professional courses around the United States, covering the topics of orthopedic physical therapy, manual therapy, exercise, and pain science. He also continues to be active in the clinic in his hometown in Upstate New York.  

Since 2021, he has received 2 research grants, authored a book chapter, presented 11 times at national conferences, and had his eight manuscripts published.  

Current Research Interests:

• Predictors of academic success in DPT education 
• Low back pain and clinician beliefs 
• Pain sciences 
• Manual therapy instruction 
• Musculoskeletal examination and treatment 
• Biophysical agents 
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion 

Current Courses Taught:

• DPT 6540 Physical Therapy Examination 
• DPT 6630 Musculoskeletal Systems II 
• DPT 6151 Pain Science