Linda Van Dillen, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy and Orthopedic Surgery

B.S., University of Missouri at Columbia, 1979

M.H.S., Washington University, 1985

Ph.D., Washington University, 1994

Research
Movement system factors contributing to musculoskeletal pain problems. Please see Musculoskeletal Analysis Laboratory site for additional details.

Clinical Interests
Musculoskeletal pain problems, in particular low back and neck pain problems.

Selected Publications


Bloom NJ, Gombatto SP, Susco TM, Van Dillen LR. Hip rotation range of motion in people with and without low back pain who participate in a rotation-related sport. In review.

Van Dillen LR, Gombatto SP, Collins DR, Engsberg JR, Sahrmann SA. Symmetry of hip and lumbopelvic rotation motion in two different groups of people with low back pain. In review.

Gombatto SP, Collins DR, Engsberg JR, Sahrmann SA, Van Dillen LR. Patterns of lumbar region movement during trunk lateral bending in two different subgroups of people with low back pain. In review.

Van Dillen LR, McDonnell MK, Susco TM, Sahrmann SA. The immediate effect of passive scapular elevation on active cervical rotation range of motion and symptoms in patients with neck pain. In review.

Van Dillen LR, Maluf KS, Sahrmann SA. The effect of modifying patient-preferred alignment and movement strategies in patients with low back pain during symptom-provoking tests: A follow-up report. In review.

Spitznagle TM, Leong FC, Van Dillen LR. Diastasis recti abdominis in a urogynecological patient population. In press International Urogynecology Journal.

Gombatto SP, Collins DR, Sahrmann SA, Engsberg JR, Van Dillen LR. Gender differences in pattern of hip and lumbopelvic rotation in people with low back pain. Clinical Biomechanics, 21(3):263-271, 2006.

Van Dillen LR, Sahrmann SA, Norton B, McDonnell MK, Caldwell CA, Woolsey NB. Trunk rotation-related impairments in people with low back pain who participated in two different types of leisure activities: A secondary analysis. Journal of Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy,36(2):58-71, 2006.

Prather H, Van Dillen LR, Metzler J, Riew KD, Gilula L. Prospective measure of functional and pain improvement in patients with non-neoplastic compression fractures treated with vertebroplasty. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery,88(2):334-341, 2006.

Van Dillen LR, Wagner JM, Sahrmann SA. Classification, intervention and outcomes of a patient with lumbar rotation with flexion syndrome. Physical Therapy, 85(4):336-351, 2005.

McDonnell MK, Sahrmann SA, Van Dillen LR. Use of a specific exercise program and modification of postural alignment in the treatment of a patient with cervicogenic headache. Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 53(1):3-15, 2005.

Norton BJ, Sahrmann SA, Van Dillen LR. Differences in measurements of lumbar curvature related to gender and low back pain. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 34(9):524-533, 2004.

Harris-Hayes M, Sahrmann SA, Van Dillen LR: Classification, treatment, and outcomes of a patient with lumbar extension syndrome. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 21(3):181-196, 2005.

Van Dillen LR, Sahrmann SA, Norton BJ, McDonnell MK, Fleming DA, Caldwell CA, Woolsey NB. The effect of modifying patient-preferred spinal alignment or movement during symptom testing in patients with low back pain: a preliminary report. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 84(3):313-322, 2003.

Hollman JH, Deusinger RH, Van Dillen LR, Zou D, Minor SD, Matava MJ, Engsberg JR. Tibiofemoral joint surface rolling and sliding motions differ between weightbearing and non-weightbearing movement conditions. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 12(2):143-161, 2003.

Van Dillen LR, Sahrmann SA, Norton BJ, McDonnell MK, Fleming DA, Caldwell CA, Woolsey NB. Movement impairment-based categories for low back pain: stage I validation. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 33(3):126-142, 2003.

Hollman JH, Deusinger RH, Van Dillen LR, Zou D, Minor SD, Engsberg JR, Matava MJ. Comparison of intrinsic knee joint kinematics between unimpaired and anterior cruciate ligament deficient knees. Physical Therapy, 82:960-972, 2002.

Maluf KS, Sahrmann SA, Van Dillen LR. Authors' response to letter to the editor. Physical Therapy, 81:1148-1151, 2001.

Maluf KS, Sahrmann SA, Van Dillen LR. Authors' response to letter to the editor. Physical Therapy, 81:1153-1154, 2001.

Van Dillen LR, Sahrmann SA, Norton BJ, McDonnell MK, Fleming DA, Caldwell CA, Woolsey NB. The effect of active limb movements on symptoms in patients with low back pain. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 31(8):402-413, 2001.

Van Dillen LR, Sahrmann SA, Norton BJ, McDonnell MK, Fleming DA, Caldwell CA, Woolsey NB. Response to invited commentary. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 31(8):416-418, 2001.

Van Dillen LR, McDonnell MK, Fleming DA, Sahrmann SA. The effect of hip and knee position on hip extension range of motion measures in individuals with and without low back pain. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 30(6):307-316, 2000.

Van Dillen LR, McDonnell MK, Fleming DA, Sahrmann SA. Authors' response to letter to the editor. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 30(11):707-708, 2000.

Maluf KS, Sahrmann SA, Van Dillen LR. Use of a classification system to guide non-surgical treatment of a patient with chronic low back pain. Physical Therapy, 80(11):1097-1111, 2000.

Van Dillen LR, Sahrmann SA, Norton BJ, McDonnell MK, Fleming DA, Caldwell CA, Woolsey NB. Reliability of physical examination items used for classification of patients with low back pain. Physical Therapy, 78(9):979-988, 1998.