Tracy Camaj PT, MPT, DPT

LOCATION

  • 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!”

ARTICLES

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…