Physical Therapy is a health specialty whose goal is to help improve or restore the mobility you need to move forward with your life.  The therapist accomplishes this by working with the patient to develop stretching and strengthening regimens to improve functionality.  The physical therapist may use other modalities as well such as massage, heat, cold and electricity.

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Patrick Ritchen, PT has been practicing as an orthopedic physical therapist for 38 years. Following his service in Vietnam, Pat attended and graduated from Ithaca College where he played soccer and basketball. In 1983, he established Platte River Rehab and Sports Medicine Clinic in Brighton. In addition to his clinical duties, Mr. Ritchen is the founder of an AAU track team with John Martinez (a “Nine Who Cares Volunteer of the Year”) which has produced one national champion and over 25 regional champions in the last 25 years.

Some of Mr. Ritchen’s accomplishments include authoring a chapter on the use of massage in the rehabilitation of working dogs for Dr. Robert Taylor, DVM and serving as the physical therapist for the Alameda East Veterinary Hospital. He also recently served as the athletic trainer for the Denver Street School’s 2008 and 2009 state championship basketball team. Mr. Ritchen and his wife MaryKay are the parents of three college aged children. Currently, he enjoys his two greyhounds and golf. Pat is currently working on a 38 year streak of never having a bad day at work.

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Potomac Physical Therapy
13650 E. Mississippi Ave., Suite 100-B, Room 7
(303) 872-1980
Hours:
Tuesdays 8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursdays 8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm