Kevin Gard PT, DPT, has been part of the Drexel faculty since 1998. He directs the day-to-day operations of the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program and primarily teaches in the musculoskeletal components of the curriculum. In addition, he oversees the department’s clinical practice operations, which includes sites on the University City Campus and at the Stephen and Sandra Sheller 11th Street Family Health Services. Gard is board certified as a specialist in orthopaedics and has a particular interest in running. He performs biomechanical evaluations of running and conducts scholarship related to running as part of the Running Performance and Research Center.
Professional Society
Member, American Physical Therapy Association
Selected Publications
Trojian T, Gard K, and Maschi R. (2022). Reviewing Why Most Running-Related Injuries Occur. In Paul S, Goerl K, and Meyer A (Eds.), Running Injury Essentials: Information and Insights for Active Individuals. (pp 13-18). Healthy Learning.
Two-Dimensional Video Running Gait Measurements Demonstrate Interrater Reliability and Help Identify Clinically Relevant Biomechanical Impairments. Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, 2020, Denver, CO. (Finalist for outstanding poster award (Orthopaedic Academy)).
Clinical Application of Running Biomechanics: How to put Research into Practice. Educational Session at the Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, 2019, Washington, DC.
The Anatomy and Biomechanics of Running Injuries: From Cadaveric Dissection to Practical Interventions. Educational Session at the Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, 2016, Anaheim, CA.
Research Interests
Orthopaedics and running
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Master of Physical Therapy
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA