Education: Ben graduated from the University of Delaware with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. There, he worked as a Graduate Assistant in the research department, developed a paper for publication in APTA’s PT Journal, and graduated first in his class.  He completed his undergraduate work at the College of William and Mary where he majored in Kinesiology with a pre-med track. At William and Mary, Ben played Division I varsity baseball for 4 years and graduated Phi Beta Kappa.  He is also a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, and Board Certified Direct Access Provider. Ben has been certified as a clinical instructor from the American Physical Therapy Association. He is a mentor and consultant for The Jackson Clinics orthopedic residency program.

Specialties: Ben is interested in rehabilitation of orthopedic conditions of all kinds.  He has extensive experience with athletic injuries, postoperative care, chronic pain, and exercise prescription and progression.  As the Clinic Director in the Worldgate site, he works closely with personal trainers to transition patients safely back into their fitness routines as well as management of injuries that hold a client back from optimal training. 

He is an educator at many levels in The Jackson Clinics, including teaching courses for professional development, mentoring new graduates, mentoring physical therapy students, mentoring orthopedic residents, and directing the main professional development program in TJC (the Clinical Development Program).  He has a passion for professional development, involvement in the APTA, and involvement in global initiatives for the advancement of the profession of physical therapy.

Fun Facts: Ben enjoys playing sports and is a Wiffle Ball Champion!  He is also a golfer and has recently taken up tennis (but is not very good at either sport).  He loves to travel, and was the 5th TJC therapist to travel to Ethiopia to help teach their physical therapists in Black Lion Hospital.