Dr. Christopher Wiedman

Office Hours: By appointment

Dr. Wiedman joined the Physical Therapy Faculty in 2018. He has practiced in a wide variety of treatment settings included acute care, skilled nursing, outpatient therapy, consulting, management, and long-term care. He currently specializes in the evaluation and treatment of vestibular disorders, balance disorders, and complex dizziness. Dr. Wiedman also served in leadership positions for 12 years and is a member of the APTA’s Health Policy and Administration section, serving on the LAMP (Leadership, Administration, Management, Professionalism) Leadership committee.

Education:
 PhD, Education, Drake University
 DPT, Physical Therapy, Northwestern University
 MPT, Physical Therapy, Northwestern University
 BS, Biology, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Certifications:
LAMP Leadership Certificate
EIM Hybrid Learning Certificate
Advanced Vestibular Rehabilitation certified
Healthcare Ethics, Law, Management, and Policy Certificate
Cervicogenic Dizziness competency certificate
Functional Movement Screen/Selective Functional Movement Assessment Level 1 certified
ASTYM certificate
APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor

Teaching Concentration:
Professional Engagement III, IV, V; Geriatric Physical Therapy, Special Populations in Physical Therapy, Neuromuscular Physical Therapy I and II (labs)

Scholarship/Research:
Dr. Wiedman’s research interests include leadership and management in physical therapy and healthcare, rural physical therapy practice and management, and geriatric physical therapy practice including Parkinson’s disease.