24014 W. Renwick Rd, Suite 206, Plainfield, IL 60544
tcamaj@drsofpt.com
SPECIALTIES
Functional Capacity Evaluations
Work Related Injury
Industrial and Office Ergonomics
Dry Needling
Running and Endurance Athletes
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
About me
“I started off in college in Medical Technology at Michigan State University, where I learned that looking in a microscope wasn’t for me. I realized my passion for working with people and getting them back to health could be achieved by being a Physical Therapist. I transferred to Oakland University in Rochester Hills, Michigan where I got my Masters Degree in Physical Therapy. After graduation I worked in the outpatient center of the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan. From there I moved to South Florida where I continued to work in outpatient orthopedics. Moving back to the Midwest in Illinois brought me to the Doctors of Physical Therapy, where I continued to work in outpatient orthopedics but I also began to treat more injured workers and developed a passion for rehabbing the injured worker so they can return to work, which is such a integral part of our psychological well-being. This led me to learn how to perform Functional Capacity Evaluations as well. Since I have been doing this type of work for several years, I now am able to integrate education of my knowledge to other therapists as well.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
University of St. Augustine - Doctorate in Physical Therapy
Oakland University - Rochester Hills, MI Master's Degree in Physical Therapy
Michigan State University - Medical Terminology
PERSONAL INTERESTS
“I grew up spending some time in both Michigan and California, going to college in Michigan. I married my high school sweetheart and we spent several years starting our careers and family in South Florida. We were blessed with two boys who are now teenagers. I have always had a passion for health and have been running marathons for the past 10 years and continue to do so. In my free time, if I am not running or at the ballpark watching my boys play baseball, you can find me enjoying outdoor activities such kayaking, hiking or even fishing!”
Runners deal with a lot of injuries during training! Here are some common diagnoses related to running. Look for future posts for ideas on how to manage these issues. 1. Heel pain (plantar fasciitis): Plantar fasciitis or plantar fasciopathy is an irritation of the attachment…
