Midwestern University | 2010 | D.P.T.
University of Iowa | 2007 | B.S.
University of Iowa | 2007 | B.S.
About
Thomas Dillon, PT, DPT, OCS, Clinical Assistant Professor at Midwestern University Multispecialty Clinic, received his Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Iowa and his Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from Midwestern University. He has more than11 years of experience in the out-patient orthopedic setting. He has experience with developing clinics, managing staff, and developing pre-op and post-op therapeutic protocols for hip surgeries. He currently practices at the Midwestern University Multispecialty Clinic. As a clinical assistant professor he assists with the integration of DPT students into clinic environments with real patient care. He is an adjunct faculty member for several simulated clinic sessions, as well as assists in other DPT curriculum courses. Dr. Dillon is a certified orthopedic specialist through the American Board of Physical Therapy specialists. His active research includes use of real time ultrasound imaging, the lumbar multifidus muscle and sacroiliac joint stability. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association. He is currently enrolled at Andrews University pursuing a Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy degree (DSc).
Title
Clinical Assistant Professor
Campus
Downers Grove, IL
College
College of Health Sciences - IL
Department
Physical Therapy Institute
Program
Physical Therapy
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Research
Research is focused on smaller clinical studies and typically collaborate with DPT students for their scholarship coursework. Several recent studies have related to clinical use of real time ultrasound imaging.
Organizations
American Physical Therapy Association.
Grants
Elliott-Burke, T. (Principle Investigator), Dillon, T. (Co-investigator), Smith, M (Co-investigator)
$2750.50
Inter-device Reliability of Rehabilitation Ultrasound Imaging: Hand-Held Device versus Established Unit in Measuring Lumbar Multifidus Muscle Contraction July 28, 2020 - Midwestern University College of Health Sciences Research Facilitation Grant
Dillon, T. (Principle Investigator), Elliott-Burke, T. (Co-investigator)
$2400
The Effects of Lumbar Multifidus Isometric Training on Chronic Low Back Pain and Function: A Pilot Study
July 3, 2020 - Midwestern University College of Health Sciences Research Facilitation Grant
Elliott-Burke, T. (principle investigator) & Dillon, T. (co-investigator).
Midwestern University, College of Health Sciences, Research Facilitation Grant
Is a Predominately Visual Cue or a Predominately Auditory Cue More Effective in Producing a Lumbar Multifidus Contraction? 8/9/2018
$1303
Dillon, T. (principle investigator) & Elliott-Burke, T. (co-investigator)
Midwestern University, College of Health Sciences, Research Facilitation Grant
The Effect of Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction on Dynamic Balance. 1/26/18
$1780