Dr. Gregory Hicks, the newest member of the University of Delaware’s Department of Physical Therapy faculty and UD PT Class of 1995 alumni, is excited to be back at the university. “It feels like being home again,” says Hicks about his return.

Dr. Hicks received his BA in Biological Sciences and English, and his Masters of Physical Therapy degree here at UD. After working several years as a clinician at Schweizer’s Therapy and Rehabilitation in New Castle, DE and as a Clinical Instructor and Teaching Assistant at UD, Hicks went on to the University of Pittsburgh for his PhD in Rehabilitation Science. It was there he focused his work on classification systems on low back pain and devised a clinical prediction rule to determine whether or not a patient would benefit from a lumbar stabilization exercise program. Dr. Hicks studied the Epidemiology of Aging for his post doctoral work at the National Institute of Aging in Baltimore, MD.

Dr. Hicks has now focused his research on developing treatment strategies for patients, particular older adults, with low back pain and understanding factors that impact body composition and physical function in older adults. He expresses excitement at the opportunities for clinical research available here at UD and the opportunity to work once again with the faculty and staff.

This past spring Dr. Hicks co-taught PHYT808: Spine Management and will be teaching Research II —Evidence Based Practice next spring.