
Adam Waggoner
(Doctor of Physical Therapy)
Adam earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore in 2015 and has extensive experience in outpatient orthopedics and sports medicine. He combines evidence-based treatments, clinical expertise, and patient education to create individualized therapy programs that help patients achieve their unique goals while promoting long-term independence.
Adam has a special interest in lower extremity biomechanics and brings extensive training and experience in the evaluation and fabrication of custom orthotics, helping patients optimize movement, reduce pain, and return to the activities they enjoy with a variety of lower extremity conditions and activity goals. He also has a special interest in shoulder rehabilitation across the lifespan, including overhead athletes, as well as ACL rehabilitation, post-operative recovery, hiking and mountaineering athletes, and youth athletes. He has advanced training in rehabilitation following ACL reconstruction and extensive experience treating patients after orthopedic surgeries involving the shoulder, knee, ankle, hip, and spine/pelvis. To further enhance his post-operative rehabilitation expertise, Adam regularly spends time in the O.R. with local surgeons.
As a Clinician Supervisor, Adam enjoys mentoring and training fellow therapists, sharing knowledge, and fostering clinical growth. He values the opportunity to continuously expand his own expertise, which ultimately translates into better patient care and outcomes.
Outside of work, Adam enjoys hiking and backpacking with his wife, snowboarding, playing soccer, traveling throughout the Pacific Northwest, and exploring local breweries.
His favorite inspirational quote: “It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up.” — Babe Ruth
