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Will
Thompson

PT, DPT

Will, a Nebraska native, graduated with his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of South Dakota in 2015. He has been with Vail-Summit Physical Therapy since 2017, where he works primarily with sports and orthopedic injuries and post-operative recovery. Will is certified in Level 2 dry needling, and also works with the US Paralympic Snowboard Team as a travel physiotherapist. 

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In his free time, Will enjoys all Summit County has to offer, especially mountain biking the highest peaks in the region, snowboarding/skiing, backcountry excursions, fishing, and keeping up with his Labrador retriever. 

Education

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy (2015). University of South Dakota (Vermillion, SD).

  • Bachelors of Science in Athletic Training. University of Wyoming (Laramie, WY).

Certifications

  • Functional Dry Needling Level 2: Synergy Therapy Solutions; 2021

  • Trigger Point Dry Needling Level 1: Myopain; 2016

Internships

  • Rocky Mountain Therapy (Salt Lake City, UT). Spring 2015

  • Axis Sports Medicine (Vail, CO). Winter 2015

  • Methodist Hospital (Omaha, NE). Fall 2015

Research

  • APTA CSM 2015: Effects of Shoulder Fatigue on Proprioception and Subacromial Space

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