Physical Therapy in Naperville

Dr. David Bokermann, PT, DPT, C-SP

Dr. David Bokermann has nearly 15 years of clinical experience as an outpatient orthopedic physical therapist. He has extensive knowledge in therapeutic interventions for such conditions as ACL recovery, post operative rehabilitation, return to sport programming, Chronic neck and back pain, long-term sports injuries, neurological and degenerative disorders, and post-concussion syndrome. His experience includes orthopedic physical therapy, sports physical therapy, concussion rehabilitation, vestibular rehabilitation, and treatment for neck pain, back pain, and dizziness. He’s a certified Champion Performance Specialist, allowing him to more effectively treat all athletic populations through high-level performance therapy, sports rehabilitation, injury prevention, and return-to-sport rehabilitation. He has accrued 100 hours of continuing education in sport concussion management and late stage post surgical rehab, which helps him provide highly effective treatment in the field of concussion recovery, vestibular therapy, and post-concussion rehabilitation. His community outreach includes educational lectures and presentations on such topics as chronic pain management with therapeutic neuroscience education, sports and work concussions, and blood flow restriction therapy. Through these areas of expertise, Dr. David helps patients improve movement, manage pain, recover from injury, and safely return to the activities and sports they enjoy. The field of physical therapy is incredibly rewarding for patients and practitioners alike, and Dr. David has always wanted to be a part of that dynamic process. His interest in the field occurred at an early age, watching his mother, a pediatric physical therapist, work one on one with individuals, impacting their lives in a positive manner. Dr. David earned his undergraduate degree in Health Science and clinical doctorate in physical therapy degree at Bradley University. Dr. David enjoys spending time outdoors with his beautiful wife, Jen, and their 3 young children. Bicycling is his exercise of choice, and in his limited “free time,” he likes reading books on health and fitness.