Phoenix Physical Therapy

Wondering how you can prepare for your first physical therapy appointment? Learn more about what you can expect during your visit. #phoenixphysicaltherapy #physicaltherapy #tiptuesday #healthandwellness

Are you looking for ways to stay active this year? Never underestimate the benefits of walking daily. #phoenixphysicaltherapy #fitnessfriday #physicaltherapy #walking #healthyhabits #newyeargoals

Today's Phoenix spotlight is on our Easton, PA clinic. The Easton clinic consistently receives rave reviews from the community (check out our Google reviews) for providing thoughtful and individualized patient care paired with the clinic’s welcoming, friendly, and energetic environment. Our Easton clinic has emphasized our best safety first guidelines and has maintained a safe working clinic throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Easton’s Clinic Director, Barrie Jo Wambold, PT, DP...T, OCS, MTC, is a board-certified orthopedic specialist with over 20 years of clinical experience, with extensive expertise in both orthopedic and neurological conditions, including vestibular diagnoses. Barrie Jo is also certified in manual therapy, focusing on hands on care, and is a certified LSVT-Big provider for Parkinson’s disease. In addition, she provides work comp injury management, along with individualized work conditioning programs and FCE's. Claudia Moran-Tobar, is Easton’s bilingual PCC, and has been with Phoenix Physical Therapy for over 5 years. Claudia offers outstanding customer service, and always has a smile on her face. She works with patients to provide flexible scheduling and educate them about the benefits and coverage for physical therapy along the way. Barrie Jo and Claudia are committed to providing excellent care and treatment during these unprecedented times. The Easton clinic is conveniently located off of William Penn Highway in the Rosemont Village Plaza. Please note: We speak Spanish. Se habla Espanol.

It's #WellnessWednesday and our topic today is posture. Are you slumped in your chair, or standing with your shoulders hunched forward? Take a look at some of our recommended exercises to help improve your posture! #phoenixphysicaltherapy #physicaltherapy #exercises #streches #fitness #posture

Today's clinic spotlight is on our North Baltimore, MD clinic. The North Baltimore clinic opened in October and is located in the city's historical Belvedere Square. Clinic Director, Adam Kovars, PT, DPT has expertise in the treatment of acute and chronic orthopedic issues as well as post-surgical and neurological conditions. Adam is certified in trigger point dry needling and ergonomic evaluations. Pictured here are PCC, Emilie Forrester and clinic Director, Adam Kovars.

According to the APATA, being a physical therapist is very rewarding. PTs work with patients one-on-one, see them progress through treatment, and know that they're really making a difference in their lives. Forbes identifies PTs as one of the "happiest jobs"!

When should you see a PT versus a PCP? Read here to find out: https://phoenixphysicaltherapy.com/pt-or-pcp-who-to-see-wh/

Earlier this month, we celebrated these Phoenix Physical Therapists in our central PA region for becoming Certified Manual Physical Therapists through NAIOMT, the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy. Our CMPT Physical Therapists are efficient, accurate, and effective at providing skilled ‘hands-on’ treatment for neuromusculoskeletal conditions. Congratulations! NAIOMT CMPT proposes an eclectic approach to management, focusing on producing alterations in the neurophysiological system through all types of manual therapy and exercise. NAIOMT

Are you slumped in your chair or standing with your shoulders hunched forward? Here are some tips to help improve your posture. https://phoenixphysicaltherapy.com/posture/

Today's Phoenix spotlight is on our Montoursville, PA clinic. This clinic consistently has great patient feedback. The team goes above and beyond for each one of their patients. Featured here are Dylan Casale, Physical Therapy Aide, Kathleen Winter, Patient Care Coordinator, Justin Catino, Clinic Director, and Taylor Lockerby, Physical Therapy Aide.

It's been a spooktacular month! We wrapped up PT Month with some Halloween fun. Happy Halloween from Phoenix Physical Therapy!

Thank you to all of Phoenix's Occupational Therapists across our clinics for their hard work and care for our patients. Today we celebrate you on World Occupational Therapy Day!

Clinic Director, Monica Johnson, PT, DPT from our Etters, PA clinic talks about knee pain and shows some simple exercises to alleviate discomfort.

If you are a health care provider, you know it’s important to help your patients get more physical activity. Here are some useful tips for talking with patients about physical activity guidelines and how to meet them. https://health.gov//defau/files/2019-11/PAG_MYW_HCP_FS.pdf

Physical therapists are movement experts who help people reduce pain, improve or restore mobility, and stay active throughout life. But there are some common misconceptions that often discourage people from seeking PT treatment. Read about these myths here: https://www.choosept.com//d/7-myths-about-physical-therapy

Regular physical activity can benefit your physical, mental, and social health. Read here for 9 things physical therapists want you to know to age well: https://www.choosept.com//9-physical-therapist-tips-to-hel

Fun Fact Friday! In 1921, Mary McMillan became the president of the American Women's Physical Therapeutic Association with 274 members. At this time, physical therapy was known as a women’s health profession. This organization is now known as the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and represents over 100,000 PTs in the U.S. alone. Find more information about the history of PT here: https://bit.ly/3mPXADY.

Today's spotlight is on Phoenix's Lewistown, PA clinic. These employees are local to Lewistown and well known in the area. Patients come for the whole experience from the interaction with the PCCs to the treatment they receive from the clinical staff. They've developed connections with a leading Pennsylvania healthcare provider and are an integral part of their pain program. Because of this, they have returned to pre-COVID levels and are quickly outgrowing their space. Team members include Tyler Hess, Clinic Director, Derek Heisler, PT, Halley Parzanese, PTA, Valeria Dressler, COTA, Sarah Wible, PTA/PCC1, Elizabeth Simone, PCC2 and Nicole Hobbs, OT.

Pain is one of the most common symptoms that leads a person to seek the help of a physical therapist or other health care professional. Click here to find a guide on understanding pain. https://www.choosept.com//physical-therapy-guide-to-unders

Lauren Brennan PT, DPT, and Ashley Polcovich from Phoenix's Pine Grove, PA clinic show easy stretches for tennis elbow, a condition that occurs when tendons in your elbow are overloaded, usually from repetitive motions of the wrist and arm.

Did you know that kids and teens ages 6 to 17 need 60 minutes of activity every day? Click the link for tips on how to add a little exercise throughout the day. https://health.gov/moveyourway/get-kids-active