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Ric
Baird, Owner, MS, PT, ATC, Physical Therapist and Certified
Athletic Trainer
Ric is a Certified Athletic Trainer and Licensed Physical
Therapist. He grew up in Denton, Kansas and attended
undergraduate school at Washburn University and graduated
in 1991. He then attended Des Moines University and received
his Masters in Physical Therapy in 1994. He is currently
working towards his Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree.
He was employed as a physical therapist in outpatient
settings for 8 years in the Topeka area until January
of 2003 when he opened Interactive Physical Therapy,
a private practice in North Topeka. In March of 2004
he expanded his practice to Interactive Physical Therapy
and Fitness Center which includes a 7200 square foot
public access fitness center and physical therapy clinic.
Ric has over 350 hours in continuing education concentrating
in the areas of musculoskelatal disorders, sports injuries,
muscular imbalances and prevention. He specializes in
treatment of orthopedic and athletic injuries. Ric participated
in sports at the high school level and continues to enjoy
working with athletes of all ages in the recovery of
their injuries and/or post operative conditions. Ric
enjoys the close relationship and trust that is developed
between the therapist and the patient. Ric’s true
love is his family who live near Silver Lake. His wife
of 16 years, Anne, is a Physicians Assistant
at Pediatric Care in Topeka. They have 3 boys (Blake,
Cole, and Keenan) and 1 girl (Ella) ranging in age from
6 to 13 years of age. They enjoy boating and water sports
in the summer, family time together, and attending
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Bob Clifton, Physical Therapist
Bob joined Interactive Physical Therapy and Fitness in June of 2003. Bob is a 1988 graduate of Rockhurst University in Kansas City, MO. Throughout his career he has worked in outpatient orthopedics specializing in general musculoskeletal dysfunctions and orthopedics. Bob enjoys the one on one contact with patients and the development of close relationships this brings. Family is very important to Bob, he has been married to Andrea for over 25 years and they have a daughter, Avery, who is attending Kansas State University. They enjoy church activities, exercising together, and watching Avery run Cross country and track for KSU. Bob brings a wealth of experience, knowledge, and unmatched compassion to his patients in the physical therapy clinic |
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Bekah
Berkley, CPTA
Bekah joined Interactive full time in January of 2009. She is a graduate of Washburn University where she received an Associate’s Degree as a physical therapy assistant and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physical Education. Bekah started her career in July of 2007 working part time at Interactive Physical Therapy and St. Francis Health Center. She was born and raised in Lawrence, KS and is an avid Jayhawk fan! She also enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling and playing sports.
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