Rate My Professor Timothy Hanke

Timothy Hanke, PT, PhD, is Professor of Physical Therapy in the College of Health Sciences at Midwestern University in Downers Grove, Illinois. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Marquette University, a Master of Science from Northwestern University, and a PhD in Kinesiology from the University of Connecticut. His clinical experience has centered on geriatric physical therapy and neurological physical therapy. Dr. Hanke serves as a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and contributes to the education of physical therapy students through teaching courses including Kinesiology/Biomechanics I, Kinesiology/Biomechanics II, Neurologic Evaluation and Treatment, Human Gross Anatomy Laboratory, and Topics in Physical Therapy.

Dr. Hanke's academic interests focus on balance, falls, and mobility in older adults and individuals with stroke. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals on these topics. Key publications include 'Physical Therapy Management of Older Adults With Hip Fracture: Clinical Practice Guidelines Linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health From the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association' (2021, Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy), 'Movement System Diagnoses for Balance Dysfunction' (2021, Physical Therapy), 'Effect of Starting Posture on Three-Dimensional Jaw and Hyoid Movement During Chewing' (2022, Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Research), 'Predictors of functional outcomes in adults with traumatic spinal cord injury following inpatient rehabilitation: A systematic review' (2017, Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine), 'Management of falls in community-dwelling older adults: clinical guideline' (2015, Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy), and 'Lateral rhythmic unipedal stepping in younger, middle-aged, and older adults' (2006, Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy). His work has contributed to clinical practice guidelines and systematic reviews influencing physical therapy approaches to mobility and fall risk management.