About PT Think Tank

Welcome to PT Think Tank!

Back in December of 2006 when this blog was born, it was called NPA Think Tank. It’s not anymore. It’s way cooler.

PT Think Tank is a blog dedicated to critical observations about health, science, and the world of physical therapy. Moreover, it’s a sounding board and outlet for the exploration of technology and healthcare. The integration of web and mobile tools into healthcare is revolutionary, and the concept of empowered patients is significant. We hope you enjoy reading!

PT Think Tank is:

Eric Robertson, PT, DPT

Eric is an Assistant Professor at the Texas State University in San Marcos, TX.  He is board certified in orthopaedic physical therapy and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT). Eric is a frequent national speaker on leveraging internet technology in health care and evidence-based practice. Eric is a writer on several popular physical therapy blogs and is a regular contributor to Physical Therapy Journal’s Bottom Line feature. Eric serves as public relations chair for both the Orthopaedic Section of the APTA, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists. Eric enjoys fast mountain bike decents, the outdoors, and has a penchant for being interested in way too many things at once!

Contributing Authors:

Mike Pascoe, PhD

Mike Pascoe, PhD recently joined the faculty of the Physical Therapy Program at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center as a senior instructor of clinical anatomy. He graduated in December 2010 from the University of Colorado Boulder, where he studied age-associated differences in motor unit activity under the direction of Roger Enoka, PhD. He is married to Stephanie Pascoe PT, DPT, OCS, and together they enjoy traveling, snow boarding, and discussing basic research and clinical practice over cups of coffee.

Kyle Ridgeway, PT, DPT


Kyle is from Mukilteo (north of Seattle), WA. He completed his Bachelors of Arts degree in neuroscience in 2007 at Pomona College in Claremont, CA where he also competed in varsity football. After numerous injuries, including 2 knee surgeries Kyle solidified his commitment to becoming a physical therapist. In 2010, he received his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from University of Colorado Denver.

Dr. Ridgeway has broad clinical interests and experiences ranging from outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation to injury prevention and sports performance. He currently practices at private outpatient clinic, University of Colorado Hospital (UCH) as well as a long term acute care hospital. At UCH he is aiding in research, and treating within the confines of a randomized control trial, pertaining to early physical therapy with patients who are critically ill in the intensive care unit and require mechanical ventilation.

He is very interested in leveraging technology and social media in patient care, education, research, and advocacy. Dr. Ridgeway is excited by novel practice settings and practice models for physical therapists as the profession continues to evolve.

Dr. Ridgeway is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT). He enjoys playing golf, skiing, downhill mountain biking, and various other outdoor and athletic adventures.

The NPA Think Tank Blog History

NPA Think Tank Old DesignNPA Think Tank, founded by Eric Robertson in 2006 was a blog dedicated to critical observations of health, science, and the profession of physical therapy. Eric originally began this blog as a curious experiment to learn about blogging, but it quickly developed into a passion. NPA Think Tank gained an audience by exploring the world around us from the eye of physical therapists. Eric’s interest in evidence-based practice, leveraging technology in health care, and good all around fun is reflected in these pages.

Disclaimer

This is the personal blog of the authors represented here. It does not represent the opinions of anyone other than the author of the content. It does not represent the opinions of any organization such as the author’s university or practice location. The information on this blog is intended for discussion and should not be construed as medical advice in any way. Any health care decisions you make as a result of reading this blog are at your own discretion, of course. If my opinions offend you in any way, please find a blog which more closely reflects your opinions, as there are literally thousands to choose from. The author cannot accept responsibility if your brain swells or become sore as a result of an unexpected increase in introspective thought that occurs as a result of reading some meaty blog posts. Sit-back, relax, and enjoy!