Donna Williams, PT, MHS

Physical Therapy

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About Donna Williams

Body Parts

Back & Neck

Foot & Ankle

Hip

Knee

Shoulder

Sports Medicine

Specializations

Active Release Technique

Chronic Pain

Cupping

Graston

Kinesio-taping

Manual Therapy

Activity Expertise

Baseball / Softball

Cycling

Dancing

Golf

Gymnastics

Running

Skating / Hockey

Swimming

Biography

Donna is the Director of Rehabilitation at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, overseeing operations for all MOR PT/OT clinics in a non-clinical role. She previously specialized in orthopedic care with a focus on performing arts, working with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Joffrey Ballet, and Broadway in Chicago. Donna also has experience treating professional athletes in the NHL, NBA, MLB, and MLS. During her clinical career, she specialized in Active Release Technique, manual therapy, and had a special interest in hip, sacroiliac dysfunction, and spine. 

In her current role, Donna collaborates closely with physicians and their teams to ensure high-quality patient care, emphasizing communication and continuity.  

Education / Certifications

Undergraduate Degree
Bachelor of Science, Physical Therapy , University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL 

Graduate Degree
Masters in Health Science , University of Indianapolis , Indianapolis, IN 

Professional Certifications
Licensed Physical Therapist, State of Illinois and Indiana 

Certification in Active Release Technique and Graston 

Professional Affiliations

International Association of Dance Medicine and Science 

American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) 

Member of the Orthopedic Section 

Member of the Performing Arts Special Interest Group