Clinical Expertise and Special Interests
David works closely with the Neuroscience Group Interdisciplinary Team to provide optimal care. David has a special interest in treating geriatric patients with movement disorders, spine and peripheral joint pain. He is dedicated to providing the most current evidence-based treatment that is tailored to the individual patient with a goal of treating the presenting symptoms while also creating a long term plan of care.
Educational Foundation
Doctor of Physical Therapy: Massachusetts General Hospital
Master of Science: Physical Therapy, University of Wisconsin-Lacrosse
Bachelor of Science: Athletic Training, University of Wisconsin-Lacrosse
Certifications
Neurologic Clinical Specialist (NCS)
Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)
Geriatric Clinical Specialist (GCS)
Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist (MSCS)
Affiliations
American Physical Therapy Association
American Physical Therapy Association-Geriatrics Section
American Physical Therapy Association-Neurology Section
American Physical Therapy Association-Orthopaedic Section
Wisconsin Physical Therapy Association
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David Neuenfeldt's background and training?
David Neuenfeldt is a physical therapist at Neuroscience Group's Neenah location with one of the most extensive credential profiles in the practice's therapy team. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training and his Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, and his Doctor of Physical Therapy from Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions in Boston, Massachusetts — a program consistently ranked among the most prestigious DPT programs in the United States. He holds four board-certified clinical specialty certifications: Neurologic Clinical Specialist (NCS), Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS), Geriatric Clinical Specialist (GCS), and Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist (MSCS). He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association at the national level and through its Geriatrics, Neurology, and Orthopaedic sections, and is also a member of the Wisconsin Physical Therapy Association. His concussion program affiliation positions him to support patients in NG's Summit Concussion Clinic at the Neenah location.
What certifications or licenses does David Neuenfeldt hold?
David holds four distinct board-certified specialist credentials, each requiring rigorous post-graduate clinical experience and examination. The Neurologic Clinical Specialist (NCS) reflects advanced expertise in neurological PT. The Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) reflects advanced expertise in musculoskeletal and orthopedic PT. The Geriatric Clinical Specialist (GCS) reflects advanced expertise in PT for older adults. The Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist (MSCS) reflects specialized credentialing in the comprehensive care of patients with MS. Holding all four simultaneously is exceptionally uncommon in a single physical therapist and positions David as one of the most broadly certified PTs in Northeast Wisconsin. He is also a member of the APTA's Geriatrics, Neurology, and Orthopaedic specialty sections.
What does David Neuenfeldt do at Neuroscience Group?
David is a physical therapist at Neuroscience Group's Neenah location, where he works closely with the NG interdisciplinary team to provide integrated physical therapy care for patients with neurological, geriatric, orthopedic, and movement disorder conditions. His four specialty certifications mean he brings board-certified depth to a broader scope of clinical presentations than any other single therapist on the NG team — particularly for the neurological and geriatric patient populations that form a significant portion of NG's practice. His concussion program involvement also positions him to support patients in the Summit Concussion Clinic program. He is dedicated to delivering current, evidence-based treatment tailored to each individual patient, addressing both the presenting symptoms and a longer-term plan for maximizing functional independence and quality of life.
What conditions does David Neuenfeldt treat or help rehabilitate?
David's specialty certifications map directly to the conditions Neuroscience Group treats at the highest volume. His NCS and MSCS credentials position him as a specialist in neurological rehabilitation for conditions such as Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, stroke rehabilitation, traumatic brain injury, and other movement disorders. His GCS reflects expertise in the physical therapy needs of older adults, including balance and fall prevention, functional mobility decline, and age-related musculoskeletal conditions. His OCS covers the orthopedic and spine conditions that represent a large portion of NG's PT referrals, including spine surgery rehabilitation, joint pain, and musculoskeletal injuries. His concussion involvement adds post-concussion physical therapy to his clinical scope as well.
What is David's approach to patient care?
David views each patient as a unique individual and believes the most effective physical therapy is built on a genuine partnership between therapist and patient, with education and functional mobility as its twin pillars. His goal is not just to address presenting symptoms but to create a long-term plan of care that maximizes quality of life over time. Patients have specifically noted his ability to explain complex clinical concepts in terms that are easy to understand — a skill that reflects his commitment to patient education as a core part of the therapeutic process, not an afterthought. His evidence-based approach means treatment decisions are grounded in current clinical research rather than habit or convention, and his four board certifications ensure that evidence base runs deep across the neurological, orthopedic, geriatric, and MS domains where he practices.
“David is the most educational Physical Therapist I have experienced. David explained things in terms I understand.” -Amy from Appleton