Kirk Clegg-Johnson

Dr. Kirk Clegg-Johnson serves as Assistant Professor in Residence at Bradley University's Biology Department (College of Liberal Arts & Sciences) and Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Peoria. He concurrently practices as a staff physical therapist at OSF Healthcare, blending clinical expertise with academia.

Education

• Missouri State University: MBA & Healthcare Management Certificate (2025)
• Evidence in Motion: Orthopedic Residency (2020)
• Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis: Doctorate of Physical Therapy (2016), B.S. in Kinesiology (Highest Distinction, 2013) with minors in Business, Psychology, and Health Communications

Research Focus

His interdisciplinary research bridges clinical practice and education theory, emphasizing chronic pain mechanisms, therapeutic innovation (e.g., 3D-printed medical devices), and pedagogical effectiveness. Current projects include comparative studies on nerve injury treatments, cost-analysis of biomedical solutions, and systemic reviews of binocular vision disorders.

Professional Expertise

With 10+ years in physical therapy, Dr. Clegg-Johnson developed specialized programs in pain management, industrial athlete rehabilitation, and clinical education. He created protocols for myofascial cupping, dry needling, and opioid-alternative therapies while managing multidisciplinary teams.

Certifications

• Orthopedic Specialist (ABPTS)
• Dry Needling (AAMT)
• Myofascial Cupping (Rocktape)
• Graston M1 Technique
• Y-Balance Testing
• Vodder Lymph Drainage

Academic Service

He develops CEU courses for healthcare providers, leads workshops on pain science and health literacy, and mentors through Bradley's OLLIE program. His community initiatives include chronic pain support groups and industrial athlete safety training.