About the Authors & Program Developers

About the Author

Barry E. Fitch, PT
MBA, DPT, IOC. 
   
  • President of Progressive Physical Therapy
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from the University of St. Augustine
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Brenau University
  • Bachelor of Science (BS) from the Medical University of S.C.
  • Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Biology From Francis Marion College
  • Integrated Orthopedics Certified (IOC) specialty certification
  • Physical Therapist since 1984
  • Administrator since 1987
  • Served honorably in the U.S. Army
  • Member of the American Physical Therapy Association
  • Past member of Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
  • Board Member S C Association of Medical Professionals
  • Farmer
  • Member of Saluda Baptist Church


About the Contributing Program Developer

Jerry S. O'Reilly, PTA
CSHE, CWT,CPT,SSC

  • Director of Industrial Programs for Progressive Physical Therapy
  • Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant since 1998
  • Bachelor of Science (BS) from the university of South Carolina
  • Associate of Science (AS) from Midlands Technical College
  • Certified specialist in health ergonomics  (CSHE)
  • Certified Weight Trainer (CWT)
  • Certified personal trainer (CPT)
  • Specialist in Sports Conditioning (SSC)
  • Member of the American Physical Therapy Association
  • Member of the South Carolina Association of Medical Professionals