Chuck Thigpen is a clinical research scientist with Proaxis Physical Therapy. He completed his PhD in Human Movement Science from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill in 2006. His has presented topics related to shoulder dysfunction at the national and international conferences, and teaches in both the academic and continuing education arenas. His has multiple peer-reviewed publications and book chapters related to prevention and treatment of shoulder pain. He is currently leading funded studies including: “A Randomized Control Trial for Treatment of Shoulder Impingement” and “Adaptations to Pitching in Professional Baseball Pitchers”.

Thigpen completed a M.S. in Human Movement Science with a concentration in Sports Physical Therapy from UNC in May of 2003. He earned his B.S. in Physical Therapy from East Tennessee State University in 1997.

Thigpen is a NATABOC certified athletic trainer and a member of the National Athletic Trainer’s Association, as well as the American Physical Therapy Association’s Sports Physical Therapy and Orthopedic Special Interest Groups. He is currently serving on the research committee of the Sports Section and as the Education Chair for the American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists. He received the 2005 Susan Baker Award from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Injury Prevention and Research Center for his paper “Scapular Kinematics During Shoulder Rehabilitation Exercises: Full Can Vs. Empty Can. American Journal of Sports Medicine. 34 (4) 644-652 2006.” He was also the recipient of the 2008 American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists Founder’s Award.

Chuck Thigpen can be reached at our Simpsonville Office or by email at chuck.thigpen@proaxistherapy.com