Kelly Dow, PT, DPT, COMT

Physical Therapy

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About Kelly Dow

Body Parts

Back & Neck

Elbow

Foot & Ankle

Hip

Knee

Shoulder

Sports Medicine

Specializations

Blood Flow Restriction (BFR)

Chronic Pain

Cupping

Dry Needling

Functional Capacity Evaluation

Kinesio-taping

Manual Therapy

Work Conditioning

Activity Expertise

Baseball / Softball

Basketball

Cycling

Dancing

Football and Rugby

Running

Skating / Hockey

Soccer

Strength Training

Swimming

Tennis / Pickleball

Biography

Kelly is a Clinic Manager at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, based at the Bo Jackson Elite Sports Dome in Lockport, IL. She began her career as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) and later achieved her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Before joining MOR, she gained experience in various settings, including acute care, subacute rehab, chronic pain, sports, and outpatient orthopedics. 

Kelly designs patient-centered rehabilitation programs by first taking the time to understand what drives each patient. She uses a creative approach to assess and address pain and mobility dysfunctions. Her treatment methods include Manual Therapy, Neuromuscular Taping, Dry Needling, ASTYM, and the Principles of Bodily Specificity and Adaptation. 

With expertise in clinical operations, orthopedic care, manual therapy, industrial rehab, and chronic pain management, Kelly is passionate about empowering patients through education and effective self-care tools. 

Office Locations

Lockport

17130 Prime Blvd., Lockport, IL 60435

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Education / Certifications

Undergraduate Degree
Psychology, Clarke University, Dubuque, IA 

Doctorate
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center, Des Moines, IA 

Professional Certifications
Dry Needling

ASTYM 

Professional Affiliations

American Physical Therapy Association

Illinois Physical Therapy Association