Founded by ATI Physical
Therapy, iMSKA will drive musculoskeletal research and
post-secondary education in the field
BOLINGBROOK, Ill., May 1, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- The Institute for Musculoskeletal Advancement
(iMSKA) today appointed Tom
Denninger, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, as Executive Director.
This is the first executive appointment by iMSKA, which announced
its formation earlier this year. Mr. Denninger will play a pivotal
role in shaping the strategy for equipping, training, and
transforming MSK care delivery through research and post
professional development.
"iMSKA represents a commitment to advance scientific MSK
research while providing resources and opportunities for practicing
professionals," Mr. Denninger said. "The opportunity for growth and
innovation in the field has never been more exciting or crucial.
I'm thrilled to lead the Institute and support its mission."
Mr. Denninger is joined by Ellen
Shanley, PhD, PT, OCS, Senior Director of Practice Standards
and Quality Improvement, and Adam
Lutz, PT, DPT, PhD, MBA, Director of Care Quality and
Innovation at iMSKA as board members and major contributors to the
research and educational initiatives. ATI's Chief Information
Officer Augustus Oakes will also
serve on board, offering his insight and expertise on leveraging
innovative technology in the healthcare space.
Founded by ATI Physical Therapy ("ATI" or the "Company")
(NYSE: ATIP), a nationally recognized outpatient physical therapy
provider in the United States, iMSKA's mission is to
progress quality clinical care with a focus on value, including:
post-operative and non-operative outcomes; early access to care;
treatment fidelity; value-based care models; and the effect on
outcome implementation science. Applications to become a Research
Fellow or to attend an ABPTRFE-accredited Orthopedic Residency,
Sports Residency, or Upper Extremity Fellowship program will be
announced in the coming months.
Mr. Denninger also serves as Vice President of Clinical
Development at ATI where he oversees ATI's post-professional
education programs, research initiatives, and clinical development
throughout the organization. Previously, Mr. Denninger was
Senior Director of Learning and Development ATI Physical Therapy,
where he oversaw all internal and external clinical education and
development programs. Mr. Denninger has been with ATI since 2015
working in a variety of patient-facing, operational, and corporate
roles. He completed his DPT and Orthopedic Residency at
Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT and completed his fellowship in
manual physical therapy through Evidence in Motion. Mr. Denninger
has presented at national conferences and has multiple peer
reviewed articles on the topic of manual therapy and medical
screening.
iMSKA also announces an Advisory Board from partnering
institutions who are thought leaders in the Musculoskeletal care
space and bring insight, advice, and knowledge to
strategically guide iMSKA in its research initiatives and
support its overall mission as a nonprofit organization,
including:
- Michael Kissenberth, MD,
Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas
- Trevor Lentz, PT, PhD, MPH, Duke Clinical Research Institute
(DCRI)
- Lori Michener, PhD, PT, ATC, SCS, FAPTA, University of Southern California
- Kate Minick, PT, DPT, PhD,
Intermountain Healthcare
- Amit Momaya, MD, University of Alabama- Birmingham
- Mark V. Paterno, PT, PhD, MBA,
SCS, ATC, Cincinnati Children's Hospital
- Laura Pietrosimone, PT, DPT, PhD, Duke University
- Amee L. Seitz, PT, DPT, PhD,
Northwestern University
- Chuck Thigpen, PhD, PT, ATC, ATI
Physical Therapy
- John Tokish, MD, Mayo
Clinic
iMSKA has applied for registered 501(c)(3) status as a
non-profit, research-based institution. For more information,
please visit i-mska.org.
ABOUT iMSKA
The Institute for Musculoskeletal
Advancement (iMSKA) was founded by ATI Physical Therapy to engage
in scientific research to determine the causes of injuries,
disorders, and diseases of the musculoskeletal system; to inform,
improve, and advance the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation
of musculoskeletal injuries, disorders, and diseases; and to
discover, develop, and promote best practices in clinical
musculoskeletal care. For more information, please visit
i-mska.org. iMSKA is based Bolingbrook,
IL.
ABOUT ATI PHYSICAL THERAPY
At ATI Physical
Therapy, we are committed to making every life an active life. We
provide convenient access to high-quality care to prevent and treat
musculoskeletal (MSK) pain. Our approximately 900 locations in 24
states and virtual practice operate under the largest
single-branded platform built to support standardized clinical
guidelines and operating processes. With outcomes from more than 3
million unique patient cases, ATI strives to utilize quality
standards designed to deliver proven, predictable, and impactful
patient outcomes. From preventative services in the workplace and
athletic training support to outpatient clinical services and
online physical therapy via our online platform, CONNECT™, a
complete list of our service offerings can be found
at ATIpt.com. ATI is based in Bolingbrook, Illinois.
Contact:
Genesa Garbarino
Garbo Communications
genesa@garbo.agency
424-499-7025
Rob Manker of ATI Physical
Therapy
Rob.Manker@atipt.com
630-430-4018
Category: Leadership
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