Robert J. Butler

Dr. Robert J. Butler, DPT, PhD is a clinical scientist and teaches at Duke University School of Medicine. His area of expertise is in clinical biomechanics. His research is focused on the role of functional movement outcomes in identifying and addressing movement dysfunction as it relates to reducing injury risk, improving therapeutic outcomes, and reducing the rate of joint degeneration. Dr. Butler works closely with health care professionals and researchers in Duke Orthopedics and Duke Sports Medicine to establish inter-disciplinary standards for optimizing patient outcomes. He has presented at national and international conferences, is published in rehabilitation and biomechanical journals and serves as a movement based outcomes consultant for orthopedic and sports medicine groups worldwide.