
Evan P.
Doctor of Physical Therapy | PhD in Rehab Science
Studied at University of Utah
Works at Tufts University School of Medicine
Available Monday at 4:00 PM UTC
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Evan's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly · $150/hr
Get help with Foundational Concepts & Techniques, Intermediate Concepts & Techniques, and Advanced Concepts & Techniques.
Evan also coaches for Academia, PhD Programs, Leadership Coaching, and Physical Therapist. View all.
Evan’s Health & Fitness Qualifications
Experience level: Director
Welcome to my profile! With a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree a Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Science from the University of Utah, I bring a strong combination of clinical expertise, evidence based training, and real world coaching experience. As a licensed physical therapist and professor of physical therapy, I’ve spent years studying how the body moves, adapts, and heals, so your program is grounded in biomechanics, physiology, and injury prevention rather than trends or guesswork. I’ve worked with people across the lifespan and a wide range of abilities, which allows me to tailor training safely while still driving meaningful progress. Most importantly, I translate complex science into clear, practical coaching that helps you build strength, resilience, and confidence in a way that is sustainable for the long term.
Evan can help with:
Foundational Concepts & Techniques
Intermediate Concepts & Techniques
Advanced Concepts & Techniques
Evan also coaches for Academia, PhD Programs, Leadership Coaching, and Physical Therapist. View all.
Work Experience

Founding Director
Tufts University School of Medicine
March 2022 - Present
Department Chair
Idaho State University
July 2021 - March 2022
Program Director, Associate Clinical Professor
Idaho State University
June 2020 - July 2021
Department of Physical & Occupational Therapy
Assistant Professor
Idaho State University
October 2017 - June 2020
Department of Physical & Occupational Therapy

Physical Therapy Professor
University of Texas Health Science
July 2013 - October 2017
Dr. Papa's research centers on identifying risk factors for falls in persons with Parkinson's disease (PD). Using a 12-camera motion analysis system, my research seeks to 1) discover the effects of acute muscle fatigue on balance and postural control and 2) identify the effect of manipulative medicine on balance and gait in persons with PD.

Physical Therapist
Intermountain Healthcare
June 2011 - June 2013
Oncology, Telemetry, LDS Hospital
Research Assistant
University of Utah
August 2007 - May 2011
As a research assistant at the University of Utah, Evan was involved in an NIH R15 grant to investigate the effects of medication and resistance training on gait and balance in persons with Parkinson disease. This included helping research participants through the eccentric exercise program, data acquisition from our Vicon and Visual 3D motion analysis software, and data integrity and analysis.
Education

University of Utah
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Rehabilitation Science
2007 - 2014
Activities and societies: Golden Key Honor society Motion Capture Analysis Facility, Skeletal Muscle Exercise Research Facility

University of Utah
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy/Therapist
2008 - 2011
Activities and societies: Jack and Hazel Robertson Scholar