Amanda Carpenter, DPT, CProT, CEAS, Warrensburg,
New York, United States
Amanda Carpenter, a doctor of physical therapy, is the
ultimate body mechanic, dedicated to preventing musculoskeletal disorders. She
has a doctorate in physical therapy from Simmons College in Boston, Massachusetts; an MS
in physical therapy from Nazareth College of Rochester, New York; and a BS in health
science, as well as certifications in professional training and ergonomic
assessment. Dr. Carpenter is an expert in the science and practice of
ergonomics, working with industrial athletes. She currently resides with her
husband in upstate New York, where she owns and operates Carpenter Physical Therapy,
an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy practice dedicated to improving the
lives of her patients.
Ed Carpenter, NATS Certified Instructor,
Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist (CEAS), Douglas,
Massachusetts, United States
As CEO of C.O.R. Ergonomic
Solutions, Ed Carpenter leads the company in its mission to reduce debilitating
musculoskeletal disorders among athletes working and playing in the vertical
realm. Ed has developed an integrated approach to educational
injury-prevention, where health and wellness can be implemented on the job
site, instead of in the gym. Ed holds a
BS in urban forestry from University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and an AS in
arboriculture from the Stockbridge School of Agriculture Amherst. Ed is a lead
instructor and Northeast Operations manager for North American Training
Solutions (NATS). Ed has been researching and problem-solving arboricultural
work systems since 1996, when he began in the tree care industry. He has been
involved in training arborists since 2005, and product development since 2008.
His leadership through CORE and NATS enables him to share his knowledge and
passion with arborists across the globe. Ed resides in Massachusetts with his
family where he owns and operates ArborOne Tree Service.