Joshua Ray Kniss

Joshua Kniss, PT, DPT, PhD, is a Major in the United States Army and faculty member in the U.S. Army–Baylor University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. He is a clinician‑scientist specializing in neuromusculoskeletal rehabilitation, concussion, and return‑to‑duty readiness in tactical populations. Dr. Kniss earned his PhD in Rehabilitation Science from the University of Colorado Anschutz, where his research examined cognitive‑motor integration, gait dynamics, and movement strategy changes following concussion. As an active‑duty Army physical therapist, Dr. Kniss has provided orthopedic and sports rehabilitation across military treatment facilities, field training environments, and deployment settings. His work centers on advancing practical, objective assessment approaches and promoting evidence‑based decision‑making to support safe and appropriate return‑to‑activity for service members and athletes across diverse performance demands.