M. Terry Loghmani, PT, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy within the School of Health and Human Sciences at Indiana University Indianapolis and serves as Director of the Applied Regenerative Medicine Lab. A licensed physical therapist, orthopedic manual therapist, massage therapist, and internationally recognized expert in Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation (IASTM), Dr. Loghmani has devoted her career to advancing the science and clinical application of manual therapy.
Dr. Loghmani is widely regarded as one of the earliest pioneers of modern IASTM. Prior to joining Indiana University, she was the first physical therapist to collaborate with the Graston Technique, helping develop its foundational treatment protocols and clinician training programs. Through this work, she observed variability in therapeutic force application, technique, and resulting patient outcomes, which ultimately inspired the concept of Quantifiable Soft Tissue Manipulation (QSTM).
Her research focuses on objectively measuring therapeutic force, angle, cadence, and treatment area in real time, transforming manual therapy from a subjective skill into a reproducible, data-driven clinical intervention. This work has directly contributed to novel device development, including award-winning medical device innovation supported by Indiana CTSI and ICBI Medical Device Development funding.
Dr. Loghmani holds a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Indiana University, a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Indianapolis, and a PhD in Anatomy and Cell Biology from Indiana University. She has been nationally certified in massage therapy and bodywork since 1992 and a certified manual therapist since 1993. Her academic leadership, clinical expertise, and translational research continue to shape the future of evidence-based manual therapy.
