Creating Direct Access and Care Through ONE ATI

In Q1 of 2023, our Sports Medicine team was hard at work piloting the “One ATI Care Pathway.” It was an opportunity to empower our Athletic Trainers to use their expertise as MSK experts and to emphasize what Physical Therapists can do as primary care providers.

Even in the program’s early stages, it showed promise. Over 150 athletes benefitted from the care pathway at the onset, leading to it becoming a permanent fixture in August of 2023.

Introducing the Institute for Musculoskeletal Advancement (iMSKA)

In February, ATI was proud to announce the launch of the Institute for Musculoskeletal Advancement (iMSKA). Working alongside the clinicians of ATI Physical Therapy, iMSKA is dedicated to progressing quality clinical care with a focus on value.

Shaping the Future Generations of Physical Therapists

At ATI, our leadership is dedicated to establishing ATI as a front-runner in MSK care, including an ongoing commitment to clinician development. From our residency and fellowship programs, partnership with the Institute for Musculoskeletal Advancement and much more, our leadership and teams are dedicated to developing the next generation of clinicians. So much so that ATI raffled off a free ticket to this year’s CSM to a student physical therapist.

The ATI and Skill Bridge Partnership Takes Flight

Summerville, S.C. In 2023, ATI’s Talent Management team began its partnership with DOD Skill Bridge program, creating opportunities for service members to gain valuable work experience with organization during their last 180 days of service. “Standing up the Skill Bridge program gives ATI the opportunity to capitalize on the outstanding talent that leaves the military every year,” Military Recruiting Manager Bobby Evans said. “When Operations Support Specialist (OSS) Cardarius Stevens applied for the internship role to develop his interest in health, fitness, and physical therapy, we knew he was a perfect match for our program.”

ATI Foundation Provides for a King

Plano, Texas. The ATI Foundation gives back to community members in a big way. One of our most recent recipients, Zak, is a 17-year-old man with Cerebral Palsy whose bright smile and cheerful demeanor makes him a force in his own right.

Expanding Access for PT Students

Various locations. The Learning and Development team is excited to announce it is expanding its sports and orthopedic residency programs. “This is a real opportunity for us to connect with students, help them develop their clinical skills and influence the next era of physical therapists,” Senior Director of Learning and Development Tom Denninger said. “And we are fortunate to have Jackie Davenport, who already serves as the Orthopedic Residency Director, expand her role to oversee the Sports Residency as well.”

ATI Sports Medicine assists healthcare professionals understand student-athlete health…

This spring, The British Journal of Sports Medicine posted a blog about a study examining the relationship between higher concussion rates in high school athletes post-COVID-19 infection. The study was initiated after sports physicians anecdotally noticed athletes who returned to sport post-COVID infection were three times more susceptible to concussion.

ATI’s SVP of Clinical Excellence Chuck Thigpen meets up…

In April, Senior Vice President of Clinical Excellence Dr. Chuck Thigpen sat down with Leo Morgenstern from Just Baseball to discuss pitcher arm health as Major League Baseball ushered in its new pitch clock rule in the article, “Dr. Chuck Thigpen on Arm Health in the Age of the Pitch Clock.” The pair discussed concerns over player adaptation and potential risk for injury, especially for relief and middle-relief pitchers who experience less recovery time than starting pitchers.

Pelvic Health in South Korea

Kari Melby, MPT, is a clinician who wears many hats. While her primary role is serving as ATI’s Senior Director of Specialty Services, Kari also teaches at multiple universities. In addition, she serves as an instructor with the American Physical Therapy Association’s (APTA) Academy of Pelvic Health. Her role with the APTA has taken her all over the country and, recently, internationally – where she traveled to South Korea to share her expertise.