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Dr. Michael Voight has had a distinguished career as both an educator and clinical physical therapist for over 30 years. Throughout his career he has not only become one of the leading authorities in the rehabilitation of orthopedic and sports injuries, but he has also worked tirelessly to advance the knowledge of others as a clinician and educator by making significant contributions to the literature.

Presently, Dr. Voight is a tenured professor with Belmont University’s School of Physical Therapy in Nashville TN. He also holds the position of Adjunct Associate Professor in the Vanderbilt School of Medicine – Department of Orthopedics where he is the Co-Director of the Vanderbilt/Belmont Sports Physical Therapy Residency program.

Additionally, Dr. Voight is the Residency Director for the Belmont-Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance Tennessee Titans sport clinical residency. Dr. Voight is recognized as a clinician of the highest caliber and has worked with a number of high-profile athletic organizations. Throughout his career, Dr. Voight has served as a Team Physical Therapist for teams in both the NFL and NBA. In addition, Dr. Voight has consulted with various teams in MLB, NHL and the MLS. Dr. has been active with the United States Olympic Committee's Sports Medicine Division. He has worked at the Olympic Training Center, Olympic Festivals, Pan Am Games, Olympic Games, and has had the opportunity to travel to almost all of the different continents with various Olympic and national teams. Dr. Voight still maintains a clinical practice specializing in orthopedic and sports related injuries, particularly with PGA tour players. His role with the advisory board of the Titleist Performance Institute allows him to consult on the prevention, evaluation, and treatment of golf injuries with many noted golf professionals.

Throughout his career, Dr. Voight has been very active in developing clinical functional movement assessments for both prevention of injury and evaluation of injury. These clinical systems are recognized internationally as one standard for evaluating movement. As one of the co-founders of the Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA), his passion for assessing and training the human movement system continues to evolve. He has served on the APTA movement system task force to further define the human movement system and develop a framework for promoting and integrating the concept of the human movement system into physical therapy practice, education, and research.

Dr. Voight has lectured extensively at various conferences, symposiums, and congresses both nationally and internationally, having given over 950 professional presentations on a variety of orthopedic and sports medicine topics. Dr Voight holds a senior teaching position for the North American Institute of Sports Physical Therapy (www.rehabeducation.com).

Dr. Voight is a principal reviewer for many journals and actively resides on the editorial boards of several different journals including the prestigious American Journal of Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. He played an instrumental role in the development of the North American Journal of Sports Physical Therapy and is currently the Executive Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy. He has authored over 90 papers, textbook chapters on various topics, and has written four textbooks on functional exercise. During his career, he has been awarded the Distinguished Educator Award from the Sports Physical Therapy Section three times making him the only person to have been presented this award multiple times and in 2010 he was presented with the inaugural SPTS “Lifetime Excellence in Education Award”.   Additionally, he has been awarded the Tennessee Educator of the year twice.

Chris Wolfe is a seasoned professional in the field of physical therapy, bringing over 17 years of dedicated experience to the healthcare landscape.  As a board-certified orthopedic specialist, Chris has demonstrated a commitment to excellence in the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions.

For the past six years, Chris has been imparting knowledge and shaping the next generation of physical therapists at Belmont University. Holding the position of Assistant Professor for the last two years, Chris has not only shared practical insights gained from years of clinical practice but has also contributed to the academic development of aspiring therapists.

An influential figure in the field, Chris is also a Certified Dry Needling Instructor recognized by the Tennessee State Physical Therapy Licensing Board. This certification underscores Chris's commitment to the ongoing education and professional development of fellow practitioners. Beyond the realm of physical therapy, Chris is a Certified Instructor for the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR program. This certification reflects not only a dedication to patient care but also a commitment to ensuring that healthcare professionals possess the essential life-saving skills required in emergency situations.

Furthermore, Chris holds certifications from the American Red Cross, including Emergency Medical Response and certification as an American Red Cross Instructor for Emergency Medical Response. These certifications highlight Chris's preparedness to respond effectively to a broad range of medical emergencies, showcasing a comprehensive skill set beyond the typical scope of a physical therapist. In essence, Chris Wolfe's multifaceted expertise as a board-certified orthopedic specialist, dedicated educator, and certified instructor in various specialized techniques and emergency response protocols underscores a commitment to excellence in the field of physical therapy and healthcare education.

Dr. Randy Cohen retired as the Associate Athletics Director for Medical Services at the University of Arizona in 2023. He currently is the Co-founder of the Excellence in Secondary School Athletic Training Certification Program, Co-owner of the PhysioShop AT, PT, and Welllness Center, and Vice President for Elite Performance & Clinical Education at TRAZER.

Prior to his move to Arizona, Randy worked at Purdue University and the University of Notre Dame. Randy has a degree in Athletic Training from Purdue University, a degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Illinois- Chicago, and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Simmons College.

Randy is an adjunct professor and guest lecturer for numerous athletic training curricula. He is the former Chair of the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) College and University Athletic Training Committee. He was the Chair of the NATA Risk Management and Liability Assessment Toolkit workgroup.

Randy has given numerous presentations to the risk management and insurance association on managing concussions on college campuses along with numerous presentations on the treatment of concussions. He has worked with CDC on education for athletes with sickle cell trait. He was a participant at the 2015 UPMC/NFL Targeted Evaluation & Active Management (TEAM) Approach to Treating Concussions and co-author of the paper that came out of this summit.

Contact: Randy@trazer.com