LaDarius Dequan Woods

LaDarius “LD” Woods, PT, DPT, PhD, CSCS, is an Associate Professor and Director of Access and Engagement in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). He teaches professional practice and population health coursework and is a graduate of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Fellowship in Higher Education Leadership. Dr. Woods’ scholarship and professional service focus on expanding access to physical therapy education and care, examining participation and service reach across high‑need and limited‑resource populations, and supporting evidence-aligned educational practices. His current grant-related work includes initiatives focused on health literacy in underresourced communities and evaluating models to expand physical therapy services in rural Alabama. At the national level, Dr. Woods has held leadership roles within APTA and the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT), including service as chair of the APTA Nominati