Jelani Davis

Background

About Jelani Davis

Growing up, I always knew I wanted to help others. When I was a teenager, the mystery was in answering the question, “In what way?” Today, thanks to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), I can confidently provide an answer. I will transform society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience. For me, this comes into effect in a multitude of ways. From improving the balance of an elderly member of society so that they feel confident enough to walk to the cafeteria at lunch; to improving the biomechanics of a young adult who is running their first marathon in two months. From helping a farmer, who just had a hip replacement, improve their function enough so that they can provide for their family of five and two dogs; to the delight on the face of a kid and their single parent after they have become independently mobile for the first time in five years of life.