About

Daniel McPherson is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, certified strength and conditioning specialist, certified tennis performance specialist, and PhD student in Biokinesiology at the University of Southern California. With a decade of experience spanning outpatient orthopedics, athletic performance, and rehabilitation science, Daniel brings a uniquely integrative approach to injury prevention and movement optimization.

A U.S. Army veteran and former fitness trainer, Daniel has worked with individuals across the spectrum—from elite athletes and post-operative patients to folks who sustained spinal cord injuries seeking sustainable performance. As a clinician scientist and research contributor in USC’s Clinical Biomechanics and Orthopedic Outcomes (COOR) Lab, his work focuses on neuromuscular profiling, rate of force development, social determinants of health, and guideline-based care.

Daniel partners with physical therapy clinics, fitness trainers, and performance professionals through his consulting to strengthen decision-making around movement assessment and program design. His mission is to bridge the gap between rehab and performance, empowering trainers, coaches, and clinicians to confidently serve individuals with a history of, or risk for, injury with the highest quality of research evidence supporting recommendations. Not only that, he wants to help blend these methods into your workflow to make your life easier.

Whether you’re an individual striving to prevent injury, a provider looking to build a continuum of care between fitness and rehabilitation, or an organization with the desire to enhance movement and evidence utilization skills, Daniel offers grounded, research-informed guidance with a commitment to excellence and collaboration.