Dr. Chris Edmundson, PT, DPTDr. Edmundson is running for Secretary in the 2023 APTA Colorado Elections.
Dr. Chris Edmundson began as a physical therapist in 2003 after receiving a master’s degree from Northeastern University. Subsequently, he completed a transitional doctorate in physical therapy at Simmons College and a residency in orthopedics with the Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy. In 2015 he completed a fellowship in orthopedic manual therapy at Regis University. Dr. Edmundson is Board Certified in Orthopaedics and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Therapists. Dr. Edmundson founded Integral Physical Therapy in 2016 and has grown to 6 offices in Colorado. He is the co-owner of Olakino Physical Therapy with 2 offices in Hawaii. He works as Affiliate Faculty for Regis University and Hawaii Pacific University. Dr. Edmundson served as the President of the Colorado PT-PAC for 6 years and Secretary for 1 year. He spent 4 years on the Standards Committee of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists. He has served the Colorado Chapter as a Delegate for 6 years, a member of the Government Affairs Committee (GAC) for 10 years and is currently the Chair of the GAC. He has also been a member of the Sunset Committee in 2017/18 and 2023/24. The Colorado Chapter of the APTA awarded Chris the Bob Doctor Service Award in 2018 and the PT of the Year Award in 2022. Identify and describe current or previous leadership positions and/or work experiences that make you qualified for this position:
What strengths do you bring to the Colorado Chapter and what strengths would you bring to the position you are running for? What are weaknesses of the Colorado Chapter and what improvements would you like to make? |