Matthew L. Gauthier

Matthew L Gauthier, PT, DPT is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), where he also serves as Director of the Sports Physical Therapy Residency. He also remains clinically active through the UIC Physical Therapy Faculty Practice. Dr. Gauthier earned his undergraduate degree from Purdue University, his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Indiana University, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences at UIC. He is board-certified by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties as a Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS). In addition to his work in the sports residency, Dr. Gauthier has been actively engaged in advancing sports physical therapy through clinical practice, teaching, and research. At UIC, he has worked to integrate sports physical therapy exposure into the entry-level DPT curriculum and collaborates with the UIC Athletics on sports science research. His research interests include