
Continuous Innovation in Clinical Care
iMSKA advances its nonprofit research mission by generating original scientific studies and best practices through the following initiatives:
- Research and data analysis
- Publications and presentations of outcome repositories
- Funded trials
- Translational research of formal learning programs
- Clinician education through our accredited Sports and Orthopedic Residencies and Upper Extremity Fellowship programs
The Institute seeks to unite the unique needs of patient care delivery through care model innovation and patient safety. If you are interested in joining our mission as a collaborative research partner, please contact us today.
Our Story

Established by ATI Physical Therapy in 2024
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, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries, disorders, and diseases; and to discover, develop, and promote best practices in clinical musculoskeletal care.
Our Team’s Impact
The Institute for Musculoskeletal Advancement team has been committed to its partnerships with other research institutions
and post-professional clinician development in their mission to innovate musculoskeletal care.

117
Peer Reviewed Publications

14
Research Partners

$3M
Partnered in Grant Funding

158
Residency & Fellowship
Graduates