Zach Walston, PT, DPT

Zachary Walston, PT, DPT is a Board-Certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy. He earned his BS in Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, his Doctor of Physical Therapy from Emory University, and is a graduate of PT Solution’s Orthopaedic Residency Program.

As the Head of Clinical at Second Door Health, Zach leads clinical strategy, research, and content creation. Prior to Second Door, he served as the National Director of Quality and Research and Orthopedic Residency Program Coordinator at PT Solutions, overseeing process and quality improvement activities for over 1200 clinicians. Zach lectures nationally and publishes research specific to orthopedic physical therapy. He has developed and taught weekend continuing education courses in the areas of plan of care development, exercise prescription, pain science, and nutrition.

Zach is the recipient of the 2020 APTA GA Chapter Emerging Leader Award. He is an APTA Centennial Scholar, representing the Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy. Previous appointments include treasurer for APTA GA and the APTA Science and Practice Affairs Committee.