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Program Director
Chad Taylor, PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS -- Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, Virginia Commonwealth University taylotcc2@vcu.edu
Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy
Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Chad joined VCU Sports Medicine in 2015. Chad enjoys working with all athletes, particularly those with injuries of the lower extremity and shoulder. He also performs biomechanical foot evaluations and casts patients for custom orthotics. He has a history of working with young adolescents up to professional athletes.
Chad holds the distinction of being a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy and Orthopedic Physical Therapy through the American Physical Therapy Association. Chad is also a certified athletic trainer through the National Athletic Training Association, as well as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Chad is an assistant professor in the VCU Department of Physical Therapy where he teaches courses in musculoskeletal physical therapy. Chad serves as the Director of the VCU Sports Residency program. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and its Sports Section.
Chad received his undergraduate degree in 1998 from the College of William and Mary. He earned his MSPT in 2001 and his DPT in 2007 from VCU.
Residency Coordinator
Ryan Lockwood, PT, MSPT, CSCS (RyanLockwood@vcuhealth.org)
Ryan Lockwood, PT, MSPT, CSCS is a Physical Therapist and clinic manager at Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU (CHOR), Fredericksburg Therapy Center. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from the NSCA and has also completed certification in Pediatric Vestibular Rehab Competency from the APTA. Ryan graduated from Ithaca College in 1998 with a master’s degree in physical therapy and has spent his entire career in outpatient pediatrics. Ryan has worked for CHOR since 2003. Ryan has special interests and training in car seats, concussion, pediatric sport rehab/injury prevention, gait training/rehab, equipment, casting and orthotics/splinting. Ryan assisted with the development and planning of the pediatric residency, has been a mentor within the program, and is now the coordinator of the pediatric residency since 2021. Ryan assists with some teaching of pediatric course content in the VCU Department of Physical Therapy. Ryan is a member of the APTA, American Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy, and Virginia Physical Therapy Association.
Mentors
Acute/Inpatient- Jenny Resetar, Katie Shearon, Cathy Van Drew, Shaaron Brown
Outpatient- Michelle Froede, Aileen Jones, Lucille O’Neil
Early Intervention- Katie Drummond, Traci Morse