DeAndre Caldwell

DPT, ATC, OCS, Cert. MDT, TPS

Pain Science

Bio

Dr. DeAndre W. Caldwell, DPT, ATC, OCS, Cert. MDT, TPS, is the Physical Therapy Program Manager at ChristianaCare Rehabilitation Services in Smyrna, Delaware. He is passionate about treating individuals with low back pain and chronic pain. He has advanced his clinical expertise by earning multiple post-doctoral certifications, including Certified Therapeutic Pain Specialist (TPS), Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy (OCS), and Certified in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT), specializing in the treatment of low back, neck, and extremity pain.

DeAndre’s career has spanned sports medicine with the New York Giants to neurological rehabilitation with individuals recovering from spinal cord injuries at Magee Rehabilitation in Philadelphia. He regularly lectures at the collegiate, local, and national levels on the evaluation and treatment of spinal disorders and chronic pain.

While at ChristianaCare, DeAndre developed the Rehabilitation Department’s first Chronic Pain Program and trained therapists across eight clinics to provide standardized, evidence-based care for patients with chronic pain, fibromyalgia, and related conditions. In addition, DeAndre served on an award winning team that developed standardization of care for treatment of lumbar radiculopathy.

Most recently, DeAndre was invited to present alongside renowned orthopedic surgeons at the annual Delaware Orthopedic Specialists Orthopedic Symposium, where he lectured on the treatment of chronic pain during the opioid epidemic. He received the Excellence in Achievement Award during the Therapeutic Pain Specialist Program, presented at the national Align Conference in Denver in 2019. He has also enjoyed presenting for APTA Delaware and New Jersey on the treatment of chronic pain and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS).

DeAndre lives with his wife, Valerie, and their two sons. He enjoys spending time with his family, running, exercising, and writing. He is active in his church and his local community. DeAndre has a message of hope that the body is extremely adaptable and there is often a chance for positive change.