Thomas M Ruediger, PT, DPT, DSc, OCS, SCS

Husband, dad, teacher, runner

Education:       

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of Montana

  • Doctor of Science (Clinical Electrophysiology), Rocky Mountain University

  • Master of Physical Therapy, Baylor University

Certifications

  • Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, ABPTS

  • Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy, ABPTS

Additional professional positions or affiliations

  • American Physical Therapy Association

  • Manchester University

  • University of Michigan-Flint

  • Assistant Chief/Director of Research Fort Drum, NY

  • Chief, Physical Therapy Fort Rucker, AL

  • Physical Therapist Fort Knox, KY

Relevant Peer Reviewed Publications:     

  • Ruediger T, Dombkowski R. Predicting V̇O2 Change from a Single Unidirectional Trial of Cadence Manipulation in Recreational Runners. Int J Sports Exerc Med. 2017;3:049.

  • Smith L, Ruediger T, Alsalaheen B, Bean R. Performance of high school players on clinical measures of deep cervical flexor endurance and cervical active range of motion; is history of concussion a factor? Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2016;11(2):156-163.

  • Lester M, Sharp M, Werling W, Walker L, Cohen B, Ruediger T. Effect of specific short-term physical training on fitness measures in conditioned men.  J Strength Cond Res. 2014;28(3):679-688.

Relevant Peer Reviewed Scientific and Professional Presentations:

  • Rose M, Dafforn-Koebler M, Corcoran S, Hart E, Ruediger T.  Effects of Regular Sciatic Nerve Flossing on Sustained Hamstring Flexibility. APTA Combined Sections Meeting – Poster. San Antonio, Texas. February 2022.

  • Brennen B, Gross M, Emata A, Ruediger T, Dombkowski R The effect of cadence manipulation on VO2 in competitive runners Poster presented at the 2019 Indiana American Physical Therapy Fall Conference. Indianapolis, October 2019.

  • Peebles S, Pixley K, Sims C, Kruit J, Ruediger T Effects of Sit to Stand Exercise on Selected Measures of Balance Poster presented at the 2017 Indiana American Physical Therapy Fall Conference. Indianapolis, November, 2017.

  • Ruediger T, Dombkowski R, Negrete C, Collins, S, Neil L The effect of cadence manipulation on VO2 in recreational runners Poster presented at the 2016 Indiana American Physical Therapy Fall Conference. November, 2016.

  • Dombkowski R, Handshoe E, Koeneman H, Law K, Marsh E, Ruediger T The effect of upper extremity support on VO2 at constant work rates on the Stairmaster Freeclimber 4600CL Poster presented at the 2016 Indiana American Physical Therapy Fall Conference. November, 2016.

  • Ruediger T Trigger point dry needling in a competitive mountain bike racer with chronic gluteal pain – a case report. Poster presented at the 2015 Indiana American Physical Therapy Fall Conference. October, 2015.

  • Thieme J, Colegrove C, Smith L, Ruediger T. Comparing the Y-Balance Test to a novel modification of the Star Excursion Balance Test.  Poster presented at 2015 American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. February 2015.

  • Suitor J, Shafer C, Meeks B, Ruediger T. The Effects and Duration of Eccentric Training of the Lower Extremities in Healthy Adults. Poster presented at the 2014 Michigan Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference. October 2014.

  • Raphael L, Vierk C, Kennedy A, McCue C, Ruediger T, Smith L. Normative values of the Functional Measures Screen (FMS), Y-Balance, strength, power, flexibility, and agility in high school athletes. Poster presented at the 2014 Michigan Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference October 2014

  • Lobert L, Ruediger T. The effect of off-ice strength and conditioning program on on-ice skating performance in adolescent female ice hockey players. Poster presented at 2014 American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting; February 2014.

  • Acuna S, Burnett K, Mckaig S, Oldenberg P, Ruediger T. Effect of barefoot running training on various performance measures in recreational athletes. Poster presented at the 2013 Michigan Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference. October 2014.

  • Boespflug K, Jonatzke K, Owens K, Hatcher J, Brown J, Ruediger T. Effects of Progressive Multi-Planar Exercise on Measures of Fitness. Poster presented at the 2013 Michigan Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference. October 2014.

  • Dobbins D, Lester M, Sharp M, et al. Reliability of selected measures of physical fitness and combat relevant tasks in infantry soldiers. Presented at the American College of Sports Medicine annual conference. June 2007.

  • Mouneimneh LA, Lester ME, Sharp MA, et al. Effects of two training programs on military tasks and physical fitness in infantry soldiers. Presented at the American College of Sports Medicine annual conference. June 2007.

  • Cohen BS, Lester ME, Sharp MA, et al. Improvements in soldier group norms following short-term physical training. Presented at the American College of Sports Medicine annual conference. June 2007.