Thomas J. Schmitz, PT, PhD
E-mail: tschmitz@liu.edu

Thomas J. Schmitz is a tenured Professor of Physical Therapy in the School of health Professions. He holds a PhD from New York University (1992), a Master of Science degree from Boston University (1974), and a Bachelor of Science degree from SUNY at Buffalo (1972). Previous academic appointments were held at Boston University, Sargent College of Allied health Professions and Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons.

Primary clinical experience is in the area of adult rehabilitation. Courses currently taught at Long Island University include: Clinical Decision Making, health Promotion and Wellness, health Care Delivery, Specific Systems: Diagnosis and Management, and Tests and Measurements. Dr. Schmitz is the recipient of the 2001 David Newton Award for Excellence in Teaching and the 2003 Trustees Award for Scholarly Achievement.

Dr. Schmitz is coeditor and contributing author of Physical Rehabilitation currently in its 5th edition. Published by F. A. Davis Company this is a comprehensive textbook on management of adult rehabilitation patients that has received wide adoption among physical therapy curricula across the country. It has been translated into four foreign languages. Dr. Schmitz is also coauthor of a text presenting an integrated treatment model based on functional outcomes entitled, Physical Rehabilitation Laboratory Manual: Focus on Functional Training , F. A. Davis Company. Dr. Schmitz has presented numerous platform and poster presentations, and participated in a variety of workshops and seminars at both the state and national levels.

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PUBLICATIONS
O'Sullivan, S. B., & Schmitz, T. J. (2007). Physical Rehabilitation, ed. 5. Philadelphia: F. A. Davis.

O'Sullivan, S. B., & Schmitz, T. J. (1999) Physical Rehabilitation: Manual for Functional Training, Philadelphia: F. A. Davis.

Gabriel, R.J., Parnianpour, M., Schmitz, T.J. & Nordin, M. Directional and Resistive Effects on Isoresistive Muscle Coordination Patterns During Repetitive Sagittal Plane Trunk Motion. Biomedical Engineering - Applications, Basis & Communications, 1999 (Apr.): 11:67-80.