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The Institute for Musculoskeletal Advancement (iMSKA) was created to engage in scientific research to determine the causes of injuries, disorders, and diseases of the musculoskeletal system; to inform, improve, and advance the diagnosis, treatment.

09/07/2026

Today, we recognize the hard work, dedication, and contributions of workers across our communities.

This Labor Day, we celebrate the people whose commitment and effort help move our workplaces, communities, and industries forward.

Wishing everyone a safe and restful Labor Day!

09/02/2026

Reminder: Are you interested in taking the next step in rehabilitation research?

There’s still time to register for the University of Colorado Anschutz Virtual Open House for their Rehabilitation Science PhD Program.

Hear directly from faculty and current students, learn more about research and mentorship opportunities, and explore where a PhD in rehabilitation science could take your career.

📅 September 17, 2026
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM MDT

Bonus: Attendees will receive a PhD program application fee waiver.

Interested? Learn more and register today at www.RehabSciencePhD.com or the QR code below.

08/31/2026

We’re excited to welcome the newest cohort of ATI Physical Therapy Orthopedic and Sports Residents!

Here’s to a year of advancing clinical expertise, growing as leaders, and making an impact in patient care.

We’re excited to see all they accomplish along the way!

08/27/2026

care is constantly evolving and so is the evidence that informs clinical practice.

Staying connected to current research, continuing education, and peer perspectives helps clinicians translate emerging knowledge into better-informed care.

Ongoing learning is an important part of strengthening evidence-based practice and supporting better outcomes for the patients we serve.

08/26/2026

With collaboration, and persistence between teams at iMSKA, ATI Physical Therapy, The Hawkins Foundation, CEROrtho and PrismaHealth, we are proud to share newly published research in American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons ASES family of journals: , examining an encounter-based “process of recovery” measure of patient benefit following rotator cuff repair.

This study marks an important step forward by validating an encounter-based measure against 12-month patient-reported outcomes (PROs). Researchers found a strong association between shoulder-related healthcare encounters during recovery and ASES scores at 12 months.

Why does this matter?

PROs remain essential, but they aren’t always consistently available across large patient populations. This research provides evidence that routinely collected healthcare utilization data may serve as a complementary measure of patient benefit for population-level outcomes research when PROM data are incomplete or unavailable.

It’s an exciting step toward expanding how we measure the real-world value and outcomes of orthopedic care.

Congratulations to the entire research team!

Check out the manuscript here: https://www.jsesinternational.org/article/S2666-6383(26)00148-9/fulltext

08/24/2026

We’re excited to welcome our new cohort of Research Fellows who joined iMSKA in July 2026.

As practicing physical therapist with ATI Physical Therapy, they bring expertise from across the country and in all areas. We are very excited to see how they will be able to contribute to innovative research and collaboration.

Join us in celebrating the newest members of the iMSKA community!

08/20/2026

Research has the power to turn identified needs into meaningful change.

Yanxin Li, is looking beyond the challenges patients face assisting in exploring practical ways to address them in everyday clinical care. By connecting research with real-world practice, we can help move physical therapy toward more equitable and actionable solutions.

Interested in learning more about iMSKA? Check out our website: www.i-mska.org

08/19/2026

Healthcare is moving beyond how much care is delivered toward the value that care creates.

care is well positioned to support this shift by prioritizing outcomes that matter to patients, improving function, and delivering care efficiently.

As value-based care continues to evolve, keeping these priorities at the center can help create better outcomes for patients and clinicians.

08/12/2026

Data gives us the ability to move beyond assumptions and better understand a patient’s progress throughout their care journey.
By using outcomes to guide clinical decisions, we can identify what’s working, adjust when needed, and continue building the evidence that moves musculoskeletal care forward.

Connecting research, evidence, and clinical practice helps turn meaningful data into better care.

Check us out here: https://i-mska.org/

08/10/2026

Thinking about where your clinical experience could take you next?

One of our external research collaborators, @ CU Anschutz are hosting a Virtual Open House for their Rehabilitation Science PhD Program. Connect with faculty and current students while exploring research, mentorship, and career opportunities in rehabilitation science.

📅 September 17, 2026
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM MDT
💻 Virtual

*Bonus: Attendees will receive a PhD program application fee waiver.

Interested? Learn more and register at RehabSciencePhD.com or register using the QR code below.

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https://i-mska.org/

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