VICKIE DILLS, PT, DPT, OCS, ITPT, CSAC

Helping You Live Your Best Life Better

Dr. Vickie Dills grew up in Asheville, NC.  She recently returned to the Asheville area after practicing Physical Therapy in Boston, MA.

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After graduating from Enka High School, she joined the Navy where she served as a Hospital Corpsman in San Diego, CA, Italy, Japan, and Charleston, SC.

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After her tour in the U.S. Navy, she worked at Memorial Mission Hospital for the anesthesia department here in Asheville.

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In order to pursue a career in physical therapy, she moved to Boston, MA where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Northeastern University and later completed her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Simmons College.

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Vickie embraces the concept of evidence-based rehabilitation.  When treating patients, she draws upon current research to incorporate scientifically validated methods into her daily practice.  She co-authored an article titled "Return to Play Following Sports Hernia Surgery", which was published in "Clinics in Sports Medicine".  She also  co-authored a chapter in the publication         "Shoulder Instability in the Athlete; Management and Surgical Techniques for Optimized Return to Play." 

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Vickie currently consults with O2X as a Human Performance Specialist, regularly commuting to New England to work with firefighters, police, and active-duty military with a focus on injury prevention.

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Outside of her interest in sports medicine, she is a licensed private pilot and a certified SCUBA diver.  She enjoys tennis, but is likely the worst tennis player in the entire area.  

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Certifications:

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• Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)

• Certified HawkGrips Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Specialist

• Certified RockCuff Blood Flow Restriction Specialist, University of Tennessee

• Certified Concussion ImPACT Trained Physical Therapist (ITPT)

• Certified Strength and Agility Coach (CSAC)

• Dry Needling for Orthopedic Rehabilitation and Sport Performance

• Functional Movement Techniques Basic and Performance

• Graston IASTM Technician

• HawkGrips IASTM Technician

• FAKTR Technician

• Functional Movement Systems (FMS)

• Stecco Fascial Manipulation

• Advanced Dry Needling for Orthopedic Rehabilitation and Sports Performance

• Training for Warriors Instructor Certified