Education:
Doctorate of Physical Therapy Candidate, University of St. Augustine, anticipated graduation 2009

Missouri State University Undergraduate Study
(Formerly Southwest Missouri State University)

Southwest Baptist University
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy-1995

Advanced Certifications:
University of St. Augustine
Manual Therapy Certification 2003

Professional Membership:
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT)
Colorado Physical Therapy Association (CPTA)

Eric Krell
PT, MTC

Eric moved to Colorado in May of 2000 from Kansas City, Missouri with his wife Kerri. Before moving to Colorado, Eric practiced Outpatient Physical Therapy in South Texas for three years and then in Kansas City for two years. Eric was drawn to Colorado in search of a big city that offered great outdoor lifestyles and activities. What he also found was a great patient population who, after injury, was anxious to return to their active lifestyle regardless of age or gender.

Eric is an avid sportsman who loves to compete in triathlons, skiing, biking and running. However with the opening of a business and having children he has found it difficult to dedicate as much time to all of his hobbies. He and his wife Kerri have two small children which keeps them both very busy.

Since his shift in time and priorities, Eric still managed to pick up a new hobby, flying. Eric earned his private pilot license in June of 2005 and is currently working on his FAA instrument rating. He enjoys flying locally and cross country and is excited to fly with his family.

Eric gained his Manual Therapy Certification from the University of St. Augustine in March of 2003. This certification requires the Physical Therapist to demonstrate competence and knowledge in the study of Manual Therapy after successfully passing grueling oral, written and hands-on practical examinations. It is an internationally recognized certification with only 1700 University of St. Augustine certified practitioners nationally as of October 2006 and only 27 in Metro Denver. Eric believes this training is the gold standard of care in Outpatient Orthopedic Rehabilitation. Eric is also specially trained to evaluate and treat dysfunctions of the brain and inner ear that give rise to dizziness and vertigo. This type of treatment is termed Vestibular Rehabilitation.

Eric's examination and treatment style is very personal yet mechanical and he believes in treatment that encompasses "the big picture" and not just where the pain is. Other regions of joint, muscle and soft tissue dysfunction could be leading to a patient's pain complaint. He believes it is his job as a manual therapist to figure out this dysfunction and work with the patient to find the right solutions.

Eric is the founder and president of the non-profit company PTEAM, Inc. (Physical Therapist's Educating Abroad for Mankind). PTeam, Inc. is a private nonprofit organization consisting of Physical Therapists and other health care practitioners who are devoted to serving, educating, training and treating in developing countries the art and science of Physical Therapy. Go to www.PTEAM.org for more details on how you can help.