Michael Staggers, MS, PT

Received his degree in Physical Therapy from WVU in 1974, his Masters of Science degree in Exercise Physiology in 1982 and completed his requirements for his Certification as a Gerontology Practitioner from WVU in 2002. He has served as Director of Rehabilitative Services for Monongalia County Home Health Agency, served as President of Monongalia Physical Therapy Services, Ltd. and was Assistant Director of Physical Therapy at WVU Medical Center.

Currently he holds the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor in WVU’s Physical Therapy Program. His areas of expertise are in treatment of TMJ and rehabilitation of shoulder injuries. His areas of special interest are cervical and low back disorders and sports related injuries.

Michael is currently a member of the APTA, WV Chapter of the APTA, Orthopedic Section of the APTA, Geriatric Section of the APTA, Health Policies Section of the APTA, associate members of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists and an active member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

William M. Rhodes, PT

A graduated from West Virginia School of Physical Therapy in 1976. Bill began his career at Sacred Heart Hospital following graduation and served as Director of Rehabilitation Services for 18 years at Sacred Heart. He continued his career at RehabSolutions for 5 years, performing contract physical therapy services at Potomac Valley Hospital, Heartland Nursing Home, and Egle Nursing Home.

The final three years at RehabSolutions were served as Clinical Director at McCoole Out-Patient Clinic. Bill joined Progressive Physical Therapy in February of 2000 at the Keyser Clinic. Bill’s areas of special interest are post surgical shoulder and knee rehabilitation, biomechanical foot and ankle dysfunction, treatment of low back and cervical injuries and treatment of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.

He has served as a part-time lab instructor at Allegany College PTA program. Bill is also an active member of the APTA and a section member of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine.

Eli W. Rhodes, MPT

A graduate of West Virginia University School of Physical Therapy in 2003. Eli joined Progressive Physical Therapy in September of 2003. He completed internships at HEALTHSOUTH – Mountain View Rehab Hospital in Morgantown, WV for in-patient rehabilitation, Winchester P.T. & Sports Medicine in Winchester, VA for out-patient rehabilitation, and Herrick Physical Therapy Services in Petersburg / Moorefield, WV for in-patient and out-patient rehabilitation.

Eli’s area of special interests are sports related injuries and orthopedic rehabilitation of the shoulder, knee, lumbar spine and cervical spine. Eli is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and is working towards getting certified as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist.

Kevin W. Simpson, PTA

A graduate of Allegany College’s Physical Therapy Assistant program in 1998. Kevin began his career at Pendleton County Nursing Home. He continued his career at the Extended Care Unit at Sacred heart Hospital, for Rehab Solutions and for Herrick Physical Therapy in Petersburg and Moorefield for two years.

Kevin joined Progressive Physical Therapy in June of 2002 at the Keyser and Romney clinics. His special interests include post surgical shoulder, knee rehabilitation and Sacro-Iliac dysfunction. Kevin is also an active member of the APTA.

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