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Derek James Clewley

Assistant Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery, Physical Therapy
311 Trent Drive, Durham, NC 27710

Research Interests


Conservative management of neck pain
Guideline development and implementation
Orthopaedic manual therapy
Healthcare Seeking Behavior for musculoskeletal disorders
Dry Needling
Pain

Selected Grants


Effect of dry needling on pain and function in the management of subacromial impingement syndrome: a randomized controlled trial

Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists · 2017 - 2026

External Relationships


  • American Academy of Othopaedic Manual Physical Therapists
  • Medbridge Education

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