Clinical Excellence
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.
Read more “Introducing the Institute for Musculoskeletal Advancement (iMSKA)”
Clinical Excellence
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.
Read more “Shaping the Future Generations of Physical Therapists”
Partnerships
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.”
Read more “The ATI and Skill Bridge Partnership Takes Flight”
ATI Foundation
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.
Read more “ATI Foundation Provides for a King”
Clinical Excellence
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.”
Read more “Expanding Access for PT Students”
Sports Medicine
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.
Read more “ATI Sports Medicine assists healthcare professionals understand student-athlete health in a post-pandemic world.”
Clinical Excellence
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.
Read more “ATI’s SVP of Clinical Excellence Chuck Thigpen meets up with Just Baseball to discuss the new pitch clock.”
Clinical Excellence
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.
Read more “Pelvic Health in South Korea”