Frawley Movement Care, Inc.

About Dennis Frawley - Doctor of Physical Therapy

 

I attended undergraduate and graduate college at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) and graduated with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2011.  My clinical rotations included the outpatient physical therapy clinic at UIC, neurosurgery and orthopedic surgery rotations at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and a skilled nursing facility in Long Grove, IL.  

 

Since graduation, I worked for 1 year at a private outpatient physical therapy clinic in Andersonville, Chicago while attending multiple continuing education courses.  Starting in 2012, I transitioned to home physical therapy, focusing my efforts in the underserved communities west of downtown Chicago.  I helped lead a program focused on diagnosing and treating various balance and sensory integration disorders, as well as training and supervising other therapists in the use of the balance program. 

 

Due to frequent client requests to continue home physical therapy privately rather than transitioning to often understaffed outpatient PT clinics, I began treating clients privately in their homes. 

 

I have extensive knowledge on proper nutrition and incorporate patient education into my plan of care in order to optimize over health and wellness. In 2022 I became a Certified Geriatric Care Professional.

 

See below to view my resume and learn about my background, education, experience and continuing education.

 

 

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (May 2011); University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL; Class President

 

Bachelors of Science (Biological Sciences), Chemistry minor (December 2005); University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL

 

Certifications

BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED) – American Heart Association

Community First Aid and Safety – American Red Cross

 

Work Experience

 

Aptiva therapy: Chicago, IL                                                                                                      09/13 -Present

Staff Physical Therapist: Evaluated and treated mostly geriatric age-ranged patients in the home and assisted living facility settings, with variable diagnosis including MS, CHF, DM, various levels of dementia, joint replacements, post CVA and generalized deconditioned.  Competent in OASIS evaluation/recertification/discharge.  frequent treatment of patients post op TKA, THA.  

 

Addus HealthCare: Chicago, IL                                                                                                05/12 – 09/13 

Staff Physical Therapist/Balance Clinical Champion:  Evaluated and treated mostly geriatric patients in the home and assisted living facility settings, with variable diagnosis including MS, CHF, DM, various levels of dementia, joint replacements, post CVA and generalized deconditioned.  Competent in OASIS evaluation/recertification/discharge.  Developed and presented various continuing education seminars, both webinar-based and in the professional setting.   Acted as a mentor for pre-PT program students, as well as presented various fall-risk reduction courses to residents of independent living facilities.  Appointed as Balance Clinical Champion, training PTs/OTs/RNs from three different branches on balance and vestibular assessment/treatment skills.  

 

Andersonville Physical Therapy:  Chicago, IL                                                                           06/11 – 05/12

Staff Physical Therapist:  Evaluated and treated patients with various musculoskeletal injuries/dysfunctions while incorporated the rehabilitation approach of STOTT Pilates.  Evaluated/treated patients recovering from various joint replacements, fractures, various surgical interventions along with patients with vestibular disorders.  Developed and implemented a complete outcome measure system for the clinic.  

 

Essential Preventative Health Care: Chicago, IL                                                                       09/11 – 05/12

Staff Physical Therapist (Part-time): Evaluated and treated patients with various physical impairments including generalized deconditioning, status post various joint replacements, those that are immunocompromised and individuals suffering from CHF.  Also helped establish a professional competency exam for incoming physical therapists.  

 

Midwest Orthopedics at Rush/Athletico: Chicago, IL                                                                   02/10-12/10

Rehabilitation Aide: Instruct patients through therapeutic exercises, scheduling, filing and clinical maintenance.  

 

Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago  Chicago, IL                                                                           01/09-12/09

Research Aide (Neurolocomotion Laboratory): Served as an aide in research studies for T. George Hornby, PT, PH.D.  Assisted in body-weight supported treadmill training of patients with stroke, SCI and Parkinson’s Disease.  Also conducted data analysis of locomotor training motion analysis and Biodex data.

 

 

Clinical Education experience

Northwestern Memorial Hospital (Acute Care setting), Chicago, IL                                      1/4/10 – 3/25/11

Worked primarily on neurosurgery floor of acute care hospital, conducted evaluations, treatments and discharge planning for patients from 18 years of age to geriatric.  Medical problems included spinal surgeries, stroke, SCI, aneurysms, craniotomies & craniectomies, MS, GBS, Myesthenia Gravis, etc.  Also worked with patients after THA, TKA, LVAD placement and other cardiopulmonary, musculoskeletal and pulmonary disorders.  Also provided treatments of wound care.  Independently attended and reported from interdisciplinary rounds weekly.  Attended surgeries, in-services and provided an in-service to PT staff and fellow students.

 

Simply Rehab, Long Grove, IL                                                                                             8/16/10 – 11/5/10

Worked in a skilled nursing facility performing evaluations, interventions and discharge planning to mostly geriatric patients with multiple medical problems such as musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, neurologic and pulmonary disorders.  Attended weekly interdisciplinary meetings, patient care conferences, provided an in-service to PT/OT/ST staff and fellow students.  

 

University of IL at Chicago, Chicago, IL                                                                                5/17/10 – 8/6/10

Worked in the hospital’s outpatient department, conducted evaluations, treatments and care to patients with orthopedic, neurologic and cardiovascular issues under the supervision of a clinical instructor.  Attended surgeries, in-services and provided an in-service to PT staff and fellow students.  

 

The Community Hospital, Munster, IN                                                                                   7/21/09 – 8/1/09

Worked in the hospital’s acute care setting, performed initial evaluations and provided care and treatment under the supervision of a clinical instructor.

 

Awards Received

Dean's List 2001-2005, Scholastic Excellence Award from Tau Kappa Epsilon – Sigma XI Chapter (2002), Laboratory of Integrative Neuroscience Fellowship acceptance (University of Illinois at Chicago), Graduated with Distinction from the Department of Biological Sciences – University of Illinois at Chicago (2005).

 

Abstract Publication

D. Straube, PT, MS, NCS,  A. Bauer, SPT, J. Cheshareck, SPT, D. Frawley, SPT, N. Menick, SPT, D. Phelps, SPT,  J. Zwagerman, SPT.  Quantification of Student Workload in a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program.  Poster Presentation at 2011 CSM, New Orleans, LA 2011.

 

Activities/positions held

Executive Class Officer of UIC DPT Class of 201, Balance Clinical Champion (2014-2015)

 

Volunteer Experience

Athletico, Rush University Medical Center Inpatient Rehab, Rush University Medical Center Acute Care PT and Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (Spinal Cord Injury Unit).   Community Health pro-bono clinic.  Gross Anatomy tutor (2009), Musculoskeletal Dysfunction I & II tutor (2010-2011).  Sports Director at Athletic Alliance of Chicago (2015-2016). 

 

Other Skills

Familiar with Spanish; completed Spanish for Medical Professionals Course (2010)  

 

Continuing Education:

“The Balance System: Evidence-Based Evaluation & Intervention of Balance Impairment and Dizziness”.  (15 contact hours). LHC Group – Education and Leadership Development; Charles M Plishka, PT, DPT.   06/2013

 

STOTT Pilates Level 1 course – Spinal, Pelvic and Scapular Stabilization, Matwork and Reformer.           05/2011

 

“Movement System Syndromes of the Lumbar Spine and Hip: Interactions and Evidence” by Shirley Sahrmann, PT, PhD, FAPTA. (12 hours)  Chicago, IL  9/24-9/25/11

 

“Orthopedic Approach to Pelvic Pain”.  By Ann Dunbar PT, MS, DPT and Linda Nolte Smith PT, MTC, OCS.  Chicago, IL  (20 hours) 8/7-8/9/11

 

“Vestibular Rehabilitation: Theory, Evidence and Practical Application” Rehab Institute of Chicago, IL.     3/8-3/10/11 (21 contact hours)

 

“Knee Arthroplasty: Increasing Range of Motion”. John O'Halloran, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC, CSCS, Cert. MDT 11/30/16

 

“Rehabilitation Considerations: Geriatric Neurology Part A, B & C”. Jennifer Bottomley, PT, MS, PhD            01/6/16 (5 contact hours). 

 

 

“The Transition from Acute to Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain: Implications for Physical Therapy”.  (8 contact hours) Michael O’Hearn PT, MHS, OCS, FAAOMPT & Carol A. Courtney PT, PhD, FAAOMPT.          1/19/16

 

“Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Management of Cervical Spine Dysfunction”. (4 contact hours).      2/2/16. Robert LeBeau PT, OCS, FAAOMPT.   

 

“Hip Arthroplasty: Improving Gait”. John O'Halloran, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC, CSCS, Cert. MDT (1.25 contact hours). 4/2/16