Board Members

David Wilderman

 Dr. David A. Wilderman, PT, DPT, MS, founder of Wilderman Physical Therapy was born and raised in Wilmington, DE. He received a BA in psychology/biology from the University of Delaware, prompting him to pursue a career in Physical Therapy. He graduated with a Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Arcadia University and a Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy from Boston University. 

Dr. Wilderman’s professional experience includes several start-up clinics in Baltimore, MD and Shrewsbury, PA. His specialties include orthopaedic rehabilitation with a particular emphasis on neck, spine, knee, and shoulder rehab, as well as sports medicine rehabilitation, neurological rehabilitation, chronic headache relief, TMJ rehabilitation, and wellness/preventative programs. He has been an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) since 1984, the Orthopaedic, Sports, and Private Practice Sections, and is currently on the Executive Committee for the Delaware Physical Therapy Association (APTA DE). 

Dr. Wilderman founded Wilderman Physical Therapy in order to practice physical therapy in a setting that embodies his philosophy of treatment. He believes in the use of education, individualized attention, and client input in order to help his clients alleviate their pain and physical impairments. Receiving physical therapy at Wilderman Physical Therapy enhances the potential results following an injury or surgery, providing improved function, minimized disability, and less time away from participation in work, family, and leisure activities.

More special information about David
Hobby(ies) –  Sports, physical fitness

Music they are listening to –  Smooth Jazz

Their cheat food – Stromboli       

Pets - Abby & Harper (both Golden Retriever rescues)

Their Collections:  Sports memorabilia, especially from Mike Schmidt, George Brett, and Cal Ripken, Jr.

Favorite movie line: “ Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary.” 

In another Life, they are pretty sure they were -  A veterinarian

Their favorite word in the English language –  Authentic