10/29/2025
Celebrating Physical Therapy Month with Ben Sanford, MS, PT, OHP
This Physical Therapy Month, we’re proud to recognize the exceptional professionals at Advanced Rehabilitation, Inc., including Ben Sanford, Director of Industrial Operations for ARI Integrated Work Injury Solutions, Senior Physical Therapist, and Management Team member.
Ben earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology and Pre-Medical Preparation from Ball State University (1997) and his Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Indianapolis (2000). With over 23 years of experience, Ben brings unmatched expertise in outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation, industrial rehabilitation, functional capacity evaluation, ergonomics, work injury prevention, early intervention, case coordination, on-site physical therapy, and work injury management services.
He has designed company- and occupation-specific training programs for high-MSD-risk jobs and has consulted in industries including aerospace, automotive, aluminum, die casting, electronics, foundry, filtration, furniture, office, paper, plastics, power generation, transportation, and warehousing. Ben currently serves as an active consultant and work injury specialist for multiple regional companies while developing innovative work injury prevention programs and solutions.
Ben has published in Rehab Management and contributed as an expert in Advance for Physical Therapy and Rehab Management, and has presented locally and nationally on ergonomics, work injury prevention, onsite injury management, and MSD injury metric analysis. He is a certified Occupational Health Practitioner (OHP) through the Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy and serves as the Indiana Resource Liaison for the APTA Occupational Health and Safety Special Interest Group (OHSIG).
Ben lives in Santa Claus, IN with his wife and children. This Physical Therapy Month, we celebrate his dedication to keeping workplaces safe, helping employees recover, and improving the health of our communities through innovative industrial and clinical rehabilitation solutions.
Learn more about our physical therapy services or schedule an appointment today:
Advanced Rehabilitation, Inc Tell City - (812) 547-7770
Advanced Rehabilitation, Inc Jasper - (812) 482-7755
Advanced Rehabilitation, Inc Santa Claus - (812) 937-4970
https://arirehab.com/physical-therapist-appointment/