What we do

We link healthcare consumers and athletes to trusted content, products, providers, and the local resources they need to improve their musculoskeletal health and athletic performance.

Common questions

We get asked thousands of questions by healthcare consumers and athletes. ORTHOLINKED is the solution people trust to get the answers.

How do I stretch my hamstrings?
If your hamstrings are tight, there are several stretching exercises you can do to improve your flexibility. These include exercises that can be performed lying on the floor, seated in a chair, or standing. Stretching your hamstrings will improve your posture, increase your mobility, reduce muscle tears, and prevent lower back pain.
How can I strengthen my low back?
If your low back is weak, there are many exercises you can do to strengthen your muscles. These exercises can be performed at home or at the gym. There are a lot of low back strengthening exercises that don’t require any equipment at all.
When should I use ice and heat?
Cold and heat therapy can be a very effective and affordable at-home supplemental treatment for a variety of injuries and conditions. Sometimes it can be confusing which one to use when treating sore muscles or an injury.
- View cold therapy recommendations
- View heat therapy recommendations
What stretches can I do before golfing?
Before you step up to the first tee, there are some simple stretching exercises you can do to loosen up your body, reduce the risk of injury, and maximize your performance.
- View a simple stretching warm-up for golfers
What physical therapist should I see for my knee?
In cities and towns across the country, ORTHOLINKED links health care consumers and athletes with knee injuries and conditions to physical therapists that perform in-person care in clinics, virtual care (anytime, anywhere), and even care in your home when most convenient and available in your area.
- View physical therapists that specialize in knee conditions
- View physical therapy clinics near me
How can I improve my balance?
Having good balance is important for many activities we do every day, such as walking, going up and down stairs, participating in sports and performing all different activities of daily living.
What hip surgeon is the best near me?
In cities and towns across the country, ORTHOLINKED links you to the best orthopedic surgeons that specialize in hip injuries and conditions. If we haven’t populated your area yet with recommended physicians, contact us and we’ll make it a priority.
- View orthopedic surgeons that specialize in hip conditions
- View orthopedic clinics near me
What cold pack do you recommend?
There are a variety of cold therapy packs that can be purchased online and are convenient to apply and reuse.
- View all cold therapy products
- View self-care tips and cold therapy recommendations
What can I do for my shoulder pain?
If you have shoulder pain, it’s important to be evaluated by a physician or a physical therapist that specializes in shoulder injuries. In cities and towns across the country, ORTHOLINKED links you to recommended providers and gives you the freedom to choose the provider best suited for you.
How can throwing injuries in baseball be prevented?
Experience and science has played a critical role in the evolution of arm care programs including the original gold standard, the Thrower’s Ten, developed by Dr. Kevin Wilk (physical therapist) and Dr. James Andrews (orthopedic surgeon). ORTHOLINKED links athletes, parents, and coaches to professional resources, exercise recommendations, and products & equipment that improve performance and prevent throwing injuries.
- View the throwers 10 exercise program for baseball players
- View all sport specific recommendations for baseball

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Our commitment is to make sure there is one place people can go to learn how to improve their musculoskeletal health and athletic performance. ORTHOLINKED is the place that offers something for everyone.

Leadership Team

Our leadership team has deep expertise in healthcare, injury rehabilitation, fitness, sports performance enhancement, digital and virtual care delivery, software and mobile app development, and consumer engagement. We are passionate about building an innovative company that can be scaled to improve the musculoskeletal health, fitness, and athletic performance of millions globally.

Shawn Rankin, PT, MS, CSCS

Founder & CEO

Mike Frank

Chief Technology Officer

Chris Bise, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS

Chief Clinical Officer

Andrea Rankin

VP, Client Success

Clinical Advisors

Our clinical advisors consist of leading experts with extensive experience in injury rehabilitation, orthopedics, sports medicine, occupational medicine, exercise prescription, physical therapy, sports performance, fitness, and prevention. Their shared commitment is to ensure the treatment and management of surgical and non-surgical musculoskeletal injuries and conditions is supported by the best available evidence-based research.

Aaron Hellem, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, CSCS

Physical Therapist

Justin Nicol, PT, DPT, OCS

Physical Therapist

Keelan Enseki, MS, PT, OCS, SCS, ATC

Physical Therapist, Athletic Trainer

Brian Nelson, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

Andrew Pearle, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

Michael D'Amato, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

Ralph Bovard, MD

Sports & Occupational Medicine

Paul Matson, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

Meaghan Cox, PT, DPT, SCS

Physical Therapist

Company Advisors

Our company advisors are all entrepreneurs with extensive experience in building successful healthcare and technology companies. They share our passion to create digital content, tools, and solutions that solve problems and improve the health of millions of people globally.