- A Loveland nativeDr. Polka graduated from Loveland High and earned degrees at the university of Northern Colorado (BS Kinesiology) and Slippery Rock University (Doctor of Physical Therapy). As an athlete from a young age, he was always interested in human performance. After rehabilitating a football injury in junior high, he knew he wanted to be a physical therapist.
- While developing the One80 Physical Therapy System,Dr. Polka earned his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) designation from the National Strength and Conditioning Association and became Board Certified in Orthopedics (OCS) from the American Physical Therapy Association.
- A former high school and collegiate athleteDr. Polka remains involved with sports by working with a variety of patients including little leaguers, high school All Americans, Division I standouts, and professional athletes. He has had the privilege of being part of the Loveland High Football Sports Medicine team for the last 12 seasons.
- Outside the clinic, Dr. Polka spends as much time as possible with his wife and two boys.Dr. Polka’s favorite activities are coaching his son’s Pop Warner football team, and attending all of their basketball, lacrosse and Tai Kwon Do events.
- Other InfoB,S, Kinesiology, University of Northern Colorado; Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Slippery Rock University; Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist (OCS); Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
- Dr. Thurlow was first introduced to the One80 Physical Therapy System while rehabilitating a high school sports injury with Dr. Polka.This experience solidified his desire to pursue a career in physical therapy. While attending Colorado State University, he advanced his knowledge of human movement and performance while obtaining a BS in Health and Exercise Science with a Sports Medicine concentration.
- Obtaining his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University of Colorado allowed Dr. Thurlow to pursue a career as an orthopedic specialist in Denver.However, he soon became frustrated with conventional treatment approaches and felt restricted by the confines of traditional techniques. By training directly with Dr. Polka, he has mastered the One80 Physical Therapy System allowing him to use these cutting edge techniques with patients of all ages and activity levels.
- Outside the clinic, Dr. Thurlow enjoys spending time with his wife and mixed Golden Retriever-Australian Shepherd.He also enjoys baseball, snowboarding, hiking, and enjoying all that Colorado has to offer.
- Other InfoBS, Health and Exercise Science, Colorado State University; Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.