Timothy Rethorn
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
Contact +1 630 637 5885
tjrethorn@noctrl.edu
Office Location
A160 Wentz Health Sciences and Engineering Room 214
Dr. Timothy Rethorn completed his BS in Psychology and Health Studies at the University of Findlay, his DPT at The Ohio State University, his orthopaedic physical therapy residency at Ohio University and OhioHealth, and his PhD at The Ohio State University. His research interests include the integration of trauma-informed care into musculoskeletal physical therapy, and the psychosocial factors within musculoskeletal rehabilitation and professional formation.
When he is not teaching or conducting research, Tim enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, being outdoors, cycling, reading, playing games, and cooking and baking. He lives near Naperville and is excited to explore new restaurants in the area.
“I am thrilled to be a part of a program that is dedicated to the growth of future professionals in an innovative and exciting educational model. I hope to influence our students to consider the humanity in themselves and their patients."
Selected Scholarship
Crick JP, Rethorn TJ, Beauregard TA, Summers R, Rethorn ZD, Quatman-Yates CC. The use of quality improvement in the physical therapy literature: a scoping review. J Healthc Qual. 2023;45(5):280-296.
Sharpe JA, Miller R, Cook CE, Hastings SN, Rethorn TJ, Allen KD, Rethorn ZD. Social risk factors are associated with disability prevalence – results from 17 states in the 2017 behavioral risk factor surveillance system. Am J Health Promot. Published online October 4, 2022:089011712211323.
Rethorn ZD, Rethorn TJ, Cook CE, Sharpe JA, Hastings SN, Allen KD. Association of Burden and Prevalence of Arthritis With Disparities in Social Risk Factors, Findings From 17 US States. Prev Chronic Dis. 2022 Feb 17;19:E08.
Rethorn ZD, Lee AC, Rethorn TJ. Connecting at the webside: rapid telehealth implementation for musculoskeletal clinicians. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2021;51(1):8-11.
Thoma LM, Rethorn TJ, Best TM, Flanigan DC, Schmitt LC. High kinesiophobia and pain catastrophizing in people with articular cartilage defects in the knee and associations with knee function. The Knee. 2021;28:17-24.