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Dr. Sheila A. Dugan is a Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Rush Medical College. She serves as both Chair of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Director of the Rush Program for Abdominal and Pelvic Health, demonstrating leadership in both academic and clinical domains.
Dr. Dugan's research and clinical work focuses on pelvic floor health, women's sports medicine, and musculoskeletal disorders. Her expertise spans pelvic pain management, urinary and fecal incontinence, sports injuries (particularly in women), and non-surgical care for spinal conditions. She takes a holistic approach that integrates physical therapy, behavioral health, and patient education to address the root causes of health issues.
Analysis of her publication record from 2002-2025 reveals consistent contributions to physical medicine and rehabilitation, with recent emphasis on sexual violence in sports, pelvic health innovations, and pandemic impacts on medical academia. Her work bridges clinical practice with scholarly contribution across biomechanics, women's health, and rehabilitation science.
Dr. Dugan completed her medical education at the University of Illinois at Chicago and her residency at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. She is board-certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
As Director of the Rush Program for Abdominal and Pelvic Health, she leads a multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive care for complex pelvic conditions. Her clinical philosophy emphasizes active patient participation in treatment, recognizing that successful outcomes require patients to engage with exercises and recommendations outside clinical visits.
Dr. Dugan maintains active clinical practice with appointments available through early 2025 at both Rush's Chicago campus and Oak Brook location, continuing to provide direct patient care while fulfilling her academic and administrative responsibilities.
