Thomas, Andrew, PT, DPT, DScPT, OCS, TPS, CEEAA, CMTPT/DN, FAAOMPT
Biography
Dr. Thomas received his B.S. in Health Sciences from Purdue University in 2009, his Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree from Angelo State University in 2015, and his Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy from Bellin College in 2025. He has received advanced clinical training and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT), ABPTS Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (OCS), Therapeutic Pain Specialist (TPS), Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist (CMTPT/DN), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), and a Certified Exercise Expert in Aging Adults (CEEAA). Dr. Thomas’ area of expertise includes orthopedic physical therapy and chronic pain. As a physical therapist, he has clinical experience in outpatient physical therapy practice and clinic management. His research agenda focuses on musculoskeletal interventions, clinical outcomes, and educational practices in musculoskeletal rehabilitation.
Research
Bussell D, Thomas AC, Moyer HS. Student Stress Management Strategies in Entry-Level DPT Education: A Scoping Review. Jan 2026-Current
Burtis E, Thomas AC, Powell J, Young, JL, Cooke CE. How is shoulder recovery conceptualized and measured? An umbrella scoping review. April 2026-Current
Irby K, Knight J, Lovell K, Truong D, Thomas AC, Moyer H. Immediate Motor Carryover of Moderate to High Intensity, High Amplitude Exercise in People with Parkinson’s Disease. 2024-2025
Eberle M, Linson J, Solis M, Thomas AC, Moyer H. The Immediate Effects of Graded Motor Imagery (GMI) on Balance in People with Parkinson’s Disease. 2024-2025
Truong D, Knight J, Lovell K, Irby K, Thomas AC, Moyer H. Immediate Effects of High-Amplitude, High-Intensity Training Session in People with Parkinson’s Disease: A Scoping Review. 2024-2025
Linson J, Solis M, Eberle M, Thomas AC, Moyer H. Graded Motor Imagery (GMI) in People with Parkinson’s Disease: A Scoping Review. 2024-2025
Peer-Reviewed Publications:
Ponder M, Roberson M, VanZandt R, Rich A, Thomas A, Haywood J, Moyer H. Dual Task Cost with assistive device use in people with Parkinson’s disease and community-dwelling older adults. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol. Published online August 11, 2026:1-13.
Thomas AC, Sabadis S, Childs RF, Young JL, McConnell RC. Completeness of dry needling intervention reporting in musculoskeletal conditions using the Standards for Reporting Interventions in Clinical Trials of Acupuncture and Template for Intervention Description and Replication checklists: A systematic review. JOSPT Methods. 2025;1(2):1-14.
Thomas AC, Shaver SN, Young JL, Cook CE. Reasons for patient no-shows and drop-offs after initial evaluation in physical therapy outpatient care: a qualitative study. Musculoskelet Sci Pract. 2025;77(103326):103326.
Peer-Reviewed Presentations:
Pearcy JL, Thomas AC. Clinical Escape Room: Everything You “Knee-d” to Know to Escape the Fragmented System! Educational Session at the 2026 American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. February 2026.
Ponder M, Roberson MK, VanZandt RR, Rich AD, Haywood JD, Thomas AC, Moyer HS. How Prioritization of Assistive Devices Affects Dual-Task Performance in People with Parkinson’s Disease. Poster Presentation at the 2026 American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. February 2026.
Solis M, Eberle M, Linson JC, Thomas AC, Moyer HS. Immediate Effects of Graded Motor Imagery in People with Parkinson’s Disease: A PILOT Study. Poster Presentation at the 2026 American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. February 2026.
Irby K, Knight J, Lovell K, Truong D, Thomas AC, Moyer HS. Immediate Effects of High-Amplitude Training Session in People with Parkinson’s Disease: A PILOT Study. Poster Presentation at the 2026 American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. February 2026.
Thomas AC, Sabadis S, Childs RF, Young JL, McConnell RC. Completeness of dry needling intervention reporting in musculoskeletal conditions using the Standards for Reporting Interventions in Clinical Trials of Acupuncture and Template for Intervention Description and Replication checklists: A systematic review. 5x5 Platform Presentation at The American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Conference. November 2025.
Thomas AC, Shaver SN, Young JL, Cook CE. Reasons for patient no-shows and drop-offs after initial evaluation in physical therapy outpatient care: a qualitative study. 5x5 Platform Presentation at The American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Conference. November 2025.
Thomas AC, Shaver S, Young J, Cook C. Reasons for patient no-shows and drop-offs after initial evaluation in physical therapy outpatient care: a qualitative study. Poster Presentation at CONVERGE 2025 Virtual Conference. February 2025.
Thomas AC, Pearcy JL, Moyer H. Give Me a Break! Management of Osteoporosis in Older Adult Populations. CEU Pre-conference course at American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting in Houston, Texas. February 12th, 2025.
Thomas AC, Moyer H, Fisher S, Calderon M. Going for Gold: Meeting the Needs of Our Older Adult Athletes. Educational Session at the Illinois Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference. Virtual. March 2022.
Thomas AC, Hagopian K. Clinical Diagnosis & Management of the Big 3 Shoulder Pathologies: Subacromial Pain Syndrome, Rotation Cuff Tears, and Labral Tears Utilizing the Human Movement System Impairment Classification System. Educational Session at the Illinois Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference. Virtual. March 2022.
Moyer H, Wingood M, Nesser H, Thomas AC. The Forgotten-ism: How Ageism Impacts Delivery of Physical Therapy Care of the Older Adult. Educational Session at the 2022 American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. San Antonio, TX. February 2022.
Moyer H, Thomas A. Balance and Falls Management in Older Adults in a Direct Access World: Holding Ourselves to a Higher Standard. Educational Session at the Illinois Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference. St. Charles, IL. April 2019.