Dr. Thigpen is Senior Vice President for Clinical Excellence at ATI Physical Therapy. In this role, he leads clinical services and quality improvement across the organization to better prevent and treat musculoskeletal disorders. Dr. Thigpen holds adjunct appointments with Duke University Department of Orthopaedics, Division of Physical Therapy, University of South Carolina Department of Physical Therapy, and Clemson University Bioengineering. He received his PhD in Human Movement Science from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, his M.S. in Human Movement Science with a concentration in Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy from UNC and his B.S. in Physical Therapy from East Tennessee State University.