Nathan Apple, MS, PT, Children’s Mercy Hospital & Clinics, Kansas City, Mo.

Mr. Apple received his physical therapy degree from KU Medical Center in 2000. He has been employed at Children's Mercy Hospital and Clinics since the fall of 2001. His focus in patient care is outpatient orthopedics, pediatric limb deficiencies and prosthetics, and sports rehabilitation. He is a frequent guest lecturer at the KU Medical Center School of Physical Therapy, a member of the Association of Children's Prosthetic-Orthotics Clinics, and a Credentialed Clinical Instructor by the APTA.

Melinda Branch, DPT, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine Institute, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kan.

Ms. Branch has been a physical therapist since September 2007. As a former All-American in track, she is dedicated to providing the best possible care to her patients so that they may reach their full potential through quality rehabilitation. Her background in dietetics complements her physical therapy background to provide a holistic approach to patient well-being.

Scott Cook, MD, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute, Leawood, Kan.

Dr. Cook graduated with a degree in biochemistry from the University of Kansas in 1993. He continued his training at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, where he graduated in the top 10 percent of his class. His training continued at the KU residency program, where he developed a special interest in the treatment of arthritis. Dr. Cook completed the Adult Reconstruction/Surgical Arthritis fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery at Cornell University Medical College in New York City.

Specialty Interest: Minimal incision surgery for hip and knee replacement, as well as the use of the latest technology in replacement materials and techniques aimed at increasing joint longevity.

Martin Dolphino, PT, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine Institute, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kan.

Mr. Dolphino has specialized in orthopedic and sports medicine since 1996. After completing his training in London, England, he now focuses on the treatment of spinal conditions and postsurgical rehabilitation. Mr. Dolphino also acts as a clinical instructor and examiner for students in KU Medical Center’s Doctorate of Physical Therapy Degree program and is a guest lecturer at the School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences.

Kelly Hendricks, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kan.

Dr. Hendricks received his medical degree from the University of Nebraska School of Medicine, Omaha, Neb., in 1997. He completed his residency at the University of Missouri-Columbia Hospital and Clinics, Columbia Mo., and a fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Mass. He is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Clinical Interest: Adult reconstruction

R. Sean Jackson, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kan.

Dr. Jackson received his medical degree in 1973 from the University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, Kan. He completed his residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center and a fellowship at Charlotte Orthopedic Specialists, PA, Charlotte Spine Center, Charlotte, N.C. He is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Clinical Interest: Spinal diseases and disorders including degenerative conditions, deformity, trauma, and tumors from cervical to lumbar spine

Vincent H. Key, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kan.

Dr. Key received his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Oklahoma City, Okla., in 1994. He completed his residency at Martin Luther King/Charles Drew Medical Center, Los Angeles, Calif., and a fellowship at Wellington Orthopaedics and Sports Medical Center, University of Cincinnati Sports Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio. He is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Clinical Interest: Shoulder and knee athroscopy, shoulder and knee reconstruction, trauma

Kevin Latz, MD, Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, UMKC School of Medicine, Children’s Mercy Hospital & Clinics, Kansas City, Mo.

Dr. Latz received his medical degree from the University of Texas-San Antonio in 1990. He completed his orthopedic residency at the University of Kansas and a fellowship in pediatric orthopedics at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Ontario. He recently completed another fellowship in Pediatric Orthopaedic Sports Medicine at Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Mass.

Specialty Interest: Pediatric orthopaedic surgery, children's orthopaedic trauma, sports medicine, musculoskeletal oncology

Janice K. Loudon, PT, PhD, SCS, ATC, Associate Professor and Director of Post-professional DPT Program, Department of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kan.

Dr. Loudon has more than 20 publications from peered review journals and has authored a text from Human Kinetics entitled "Clinical Orthopedic Reference Guide." Dr. Loudon earned a Bachelor of Science in physical therapy from the University of Kansas in 1982. Subsequently, she moved to KU's Lawrence, Kan., campus to complete a Master of Science in exercise physiology and later received her PhD in Biomechanics from the Movement Science Program at Washington University in St. Louis, Mo.

Teaching emphasis: Applied kinesiology and biomechanics, as well as musculoskeletal physical therapy

Stephen W. Munns, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kan.

Dr. Munns received his medical degree from University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, in 1979. He completed his residency at the University of University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Ark., and a fellowship at Cincinnati Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center, Cincinnati, Ohio. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Clinical Interest: Arthroscopy, knee construction, athletic trauma, shoulder repair

Travis Neff, PT, ATC, CSCS, Owner of BOOST Physical Therapy & Sports Performance, Physical Therapist, Athletic Trainer, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, Liberty, Mo.

Mr. Neff has 11 years of experience providing physical therapy rehabilitation, athletic training and sports performance training. Using cutting-edge technology and training/rehabilitation techniques, patients and athletes receive the individual attention they need for success.