About the Authors & Program Developers
About the AuthorBarry 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