The Physical Therapy & Wellness Institute

Love it or hate it, running is good for the soul. This was evident by the overwhelming number of team members who participated in our annual Ivy virtual 5k. Colleagues from all over the country trained, ran, and then took a selfie so we could all give them a virtual pat on the back and share in their joy. These are just a few of the many photos we received from teammates - we wish we could share them all! Congratulations to each and every person who participated this year. Some were seasoned athletes while others were first time racers. At the end of the day, we're so proud of you all! #oneivy

When her patient was cleared to return to volunteering after his rotator cuff repair, Jessica figured there was no better way to celebrate than to join him! Together, they helped make over 500 sandwiches at The Community FoodBank of New Jersey in Hillside! Thank you Jessica, for serving others. We're honored to have you on our team! . .... . . . #serveothers #hillsidenj #foodbank #feedingamerica See more

Roger Avecillas comes from an Ecuadorian background, where serving others was instilled at a young age. Through our HS Outreach Program he met Asmaa, a student who was sidelined with a wrestling injury that left her researching rehab methods to aid in healing - but on her own, she could only get so far. Even though these two come from very different backgrounds, they were both accepting when the right doors were open for them. You see, sometimes in life we’re given rare opportunities but our fate is often determined by our level of recognition and what we choose to do with those special moments. For Roger and Asmaa, this is where the story begins. https://www.ivyrehab.com//in-a-community-where-everyone-b/

Big news out of Nanuet, NY! We've got a brand new Ivy Rehab clinic coming your way later this month. Clinic director Nicole Listas is excited to open our very first PT office in Rockland County! Call 914.370.8071 to get on the schedule. . . . #nanuetny #rocklandcounty #nanuet

Fun fact: today is National Foam Rolling Day! Who knew?! Foam rolling is extremely beneficial because it helps reduce muscle tension while accelerating recovery and improving blood circulation. We're talking about benefits, techniques, and more at https://www.ivyrehab.com/news/benefits-of-foam-rolling/

Hands are a vital part of our lives - allowing us to touch loved ones, write letters, and open doors. As we recognize Hand Therapy Week, we're reminded of our time spent building prosthetic hands with Hands of Gratitude. We were so touched to hear the stories of individuals whose lives would change for the better once they received a prosthetic hand that we had helped build. To all of our hand therapists, thank you for your commitment to our field and for the work you do for others. This week, we celebrate you. https://www.ivyrehab.com//ivy-rehab-partners-with-hands-o/

Little Steps Pediatric Therapy, an Ivy Rehab Network Partner, has opened a new pediatric clinic in Park Ridge, Illinois. I am thrilled to be opening this clinic in Park Ridge to better serve the community here. I couldn’t be happier to bring a Little Steps location closer to so many of our families, and allow our outreach and growth to help the whole community, said Erin Frazier, MS OTR/L. I look forward to working alongside a wonderful team of therapists and working with physicians and families to help all of our kiddos meet their goals. To learn more or to request an appointment, click below!

A rehabilitation team is a group of professionals who assist following an injury, a hospitalization, or surrounding a surgical procedure. This team is made up of both occupational therapists and physical therapists, who work jointly to help individuals improve independence, regain abilities to engage in regular daily activities, and make modifications to self or environment in order to maximize safety. A patient receiving physical or occupational therapy treatment may not ...recognize which type of therapist is treating them, which is why there can be confusion at times between the two professions. This is often because the end goal of these two professions is so similar: to return the patient to the highest level of function in the safest environment possible. Both physical and occupational therapists cater treatment to the specific needs of a patient but have a different lens by which a patient is viewed. #oneivy #physicaltherapy #occupationaltherapy

We're pleased to announce that Ivy Rehab will be opening a brand new clinic in Norwalk, CT. Clinic director Alexis Pistone and her team are ready to serve the community - you can be one of the first on the schedule by calling (475) 273-0583. #womenshealth #norwalkct

It's wonderful to be able to safely get back out in the community and share what we love to do, as noted by Chelsea and Zachary, who spent the afternoon representing Ivy Rehab to the 55+ population in Charlotte, NC. Thank you for allowing us to participate, Thrive Outside MicroExpo. It feels good to get out! . .... . . . #CharlotteNC #CharlotteNCevents #charlottephysicaltherapy #charlottephysicaltherapist See more

Wow: 40 hours after a tornado peels the stucco off; we’re open at 7 am. Thanks to the resilient PTW crew, the Ivy Rehab support, and Sentry property management for their constant Communcation and urgency to help us open today.

Thankful for something not so bad that could have been worse. Our Montgomeryville location took on some outside damage to the facade; fortunately no inside damage; even more fortunately no one injured. Open for full operations on Wed, Dec 2nd.

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours! Thanksgiving offers an opportunity to reflect on what we are grateful for. Here’s a short but important list. Health... Family Patients Staff Trust in Philosophy Leadership Opportunity #thanksgiving #gratitude #grateful #thanks #reflection #physicaltherapy #sportsperformance #strengthandconditioning #personaltraining #philosophy #health #family #patients #staff #trust #leadership #opportunity #newtownsquare

Jim Fagnani PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, CFCE Regional Director at Ivy Rehab on developing leaders. Keep developing yourself and the people around you. It’s really no difference than what we do as therapists. Really nothing changes l that much.. you are just developing people instead of rehabbing injuries. We are actually perfectly positioned to understand what motivates people- what they want to do, how they want to do it because that’s what we do everyday...putting people in a pos...ition to work with what they are passionate about, and giving them the tools and resources to get there.. then standing back. My Takeaways Being a Leader is a continuous process of sharpening your sword. Can’t put people in a microwave- developing leaders takes time and is a process. Connecting key performance indicators to quality care yields optimal results. Move to partner with Ivy Rehab was done to create opportunities for all parties involved especially current and prospective PTs. Secured a list of books to read for the next several years. #physicaltherapy #leadership #leader #business #kpi #performance #process #football #qualitycare #workethic #cscs #partner #motivation #drive #passion #sportsmedicine #newtownsquare #mainline #podcast

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Jim is a graduate of Widener University's Doctorate program with a specialization in orthopedic research. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). He has earned the distinction of Certified Functional Capacity Evaluator (CFCE), the highest credential in Industrial Evaluation. He is also Board Certified in Orthopedics as he has earned the designation of Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. ...In 2011, Jim became a PTW Physical Therapy Partner and played an intricate role in the growth of the company to what was 9 clinics. Jim and partner, Bob Babb PT, MBA, joined forces with Ivy Rehab in 2019 and are now responsible for 13 clinics. Jim currently holds the position as Regional Director, overseeing operations and development of 13 clinics. We discuss a transition of roles from clinical care to administrative leadership. Jim offers his thoughts on the direction of the field of outpatient physical therapy. Jim’s passion in guiding the development of physical therapists goes beyond the clinic. He suggests a number books that were influential in his leadership skills as well! As always, please share thoughts and questions. Link in the bio! #leadership #physicaltherapy #football #leader #partner #regionaldirector #mentor #physicaltherapist #admin #opportunity #direction #guidance