Taking the Lab to the Clinic: Perspectives from Chuck Thigpen | Rehab Remix S1 E6
Posted by Abby McInturf on December 3, 2025
Rehab Remix: Taking the Lab to the Clinic: Perspectives from Chuck Thigpen
Welcome to Rehab Remix Reimagining Boundaries, hosted by Rohit Nayak, co-founder of Band Connect. In this episode, Rohit speaks with Dr. Charles Thigpen, Chief Clinical and Strategy Officer at ATI Physical Therapy. They delve into Dr. Thigpen’s extensive career in physical therapy, the role of clinical innovation, and the impact of connected health on orthopedic rehab. Dr. Thigpen shares his journey from academia to industry, his experiences in blending process engineering with clinical care, and the importance of leveraging data to improve patient outcomes. They discuss the evolving care delivery models, the significance of early PT interventions, and the integration of technology in physical therapy practices. Key topics also include the challenges and opportunities in value-based care, addressing PT burnout, and the vision for the future of musculoskeletal healthcare.
00:00 Introduction to Rehab Remix
02:05 Chuck’s Journey in Physical Therapy
05:31 Building a Clinical Research Lab
10:40 Innovations in Care Delivery
18:21 Challenges and Opportunities in PT
23:17 Defining Value in Physical Therapy
25:30 Challenges in Value-Based Care
31:57 Technology in Physical Therapy
42:52 Rapid Fire Questions and Final Thoughts
Where to find Chuck:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuck-thigpen-30324425/
Where to find Rohit:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nayakr
Band Connect LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gGSFsPCg
Website: http://www.bandconnect.net
The Rehab Remix podcast is brought to you by Band Connect Inc. You can listen to the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify and watch on YouTube.
