MAKE APPOINTMENT FIND A SPECIALIST SERVICES CONCUSSION MRI ORTHOPAEDIC URGENT CARE ORTHOPAEDICS PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION PHYSICAL THERAPY TRAUMA & FRACTURE CARE PHYSICAL THERAPY At Premier, we recognize that every person’s injury is unique. That’s why our physical therapists work with each patient to establish a rehabilitation plan to meet their particular needs. Our physical therapy sites are professionally managed and operated by experienced, licensed physical therapists—many of which hold numerous advanced degrees, board certifications, and have received specialized training in their areas of expertise. VIEW LOCATIONS PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAMS Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCE): Comprehensive evaluation measuring strength, endurance, physical demand work level and positional tolerance. Work Hardening Program: Individualized program that uses a goal-oriented structure to return employees to work. Athlete’s Advantage Program: Personally customized wellness and sports injury prevention program for athletes of all ages designed to maximize the strength, flexibility, and movement quality of each individual patient. Work Conditioning Program: Programs designed to restore musculoskeletal function including strength, power, endurance, joint mobility, and functional abilities to match the demands of work. Ergonomic Assessments & Onsite Training: Ergonomic programs are used to identify the physical demands and risk factors that may exist in the work environment. PHYSICAL THERAPY SPECIALTIES Active Release Technique (ART): Innovative manual technique for diagnosing and treating soft-tissue injuries in muscle, fascia and peripheral nerves. Aquatic Physical Therapy: Uses water’s natural therapeutic properties to reduce stress on weight-bearing joints, which helps increase strength, mobility and flexibility, while allowing for an earlier return to functional exercise and minimizing the risk of re-injury. Certified Hand Therapy (CHT): Specialized care focusing on the reduction of swelling, promotion of wound healing and gradually improved movement in hands, wrists, elbows and/or upper extremities affected by chronic condition or injury. Graston Technique®: Process of mobilization utilizing specially designed stainless steel instruments to break down scar tissue and fascial restrictions in areas that are exhibiting acute or chronic soft tissue injury. McKenzie Certified Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT): Philosophy promoting active patient involvement to effectively reach an accurate mechanical diagnosis and develop a plan of care for back, neck, and extremity injuries and conditions. Vestibular/Concussion Rehabilitation: Rehab concentrated on dizziness and balance/stability issues resulting from conditions such as vertigo, imbalance and motion sensitivity. OUR SPECIALISTS Jay Behler, PT MSPT VIEW BIO Susan Madel, PT, MPT VIEW BIO Kim Backstrom, PT, DPT VIEW BIO Katie D’Ambrosia, DPT VIEW BIO Mark Bevan, PT VIEW BIO Stephanie Stern, DPT VIEW BIO Jamie Curley, PT, DPT VIEW BIO Amanda Gianni, DPT VIEW BIO Adam Marshall, PT, DPT VIEW BIO Andrea Kavka, OTR/L, CHT VIEW BIO David Verzella M.S., PT VIEW BIO Gina Martinelli Noble, MPT, ATC, LAT VIEW BIO Jen Kirkland, OTR/L, CKTP VIEW BIO John Connors PT, MDT ART VIEW BIO Kelly Spence, PT, MS, CKTP VIEW BIO Kerri Petzar, DPT VIEW BIO Lauren Dengler, DPT, ART VIEW BIO Laurie Doran, PT VIEW BIO Linda Zerbe, OTR/L, CHT VIEW BIO Louise Roach PT, DPT VIEW BIO Michael Wilson, PT, DPT, OCS, ART Certified VIEW BIO Nicole Zitarelli, PT, DPT VIEW BIO Steve Todaro, M.S., PT VIEW BIO Susan Scanzello, PT VIEW BIO Timothy Corker, PT, DPT VIEW BIO Walt D'Alessandris, PT VIEW BIO Zachary Riley, PT, DPT, LAT/ATC, CSCS VIEW BIO Susan Stewart, PT VIEW BIO Meredith Rehrer, PT, DPT VIEW BIO Jason Rarich, PT, DPT VIEW BIO Nicole Trauger DPT, PT VIEW BIO Peg O'Reilly, PT VIEW BIO Emily Titus, PT, DPT VIEW BIO Tessa Taylor PT, DPT VIEW BIO Christina Velazquez, DPT VIEW BIO Anthony Kreft PT, DPT VIEW BIO Mike Chou PT, DPT VIEW BIO Caitlin Wilkinson PT, DPT, OCS VIEW BIO Jody Essick PT, DPT VIEW BIO Maureen Hagan, PT VIEW BIO Marybeth Daley, PT, MPT VIEW BIO Erasto “Russ” Valle PT, MPT, OCS, COMT VIEW BIO Olivia Brown, DPT VIEW BIO Audrey Good, DPT VIEW BIO Marni Kanze, PT, MPT VIEW BIO Stephen Clement, PT, DPT VIEW BIO Karen Holman, PT, DPT VIEW BIO Samantha Gentile, DPT VIEW BIO Jesse Anderson, PT, DPT VIEW BIO Matt Pascarella, PT, DPT VIEW BIO Jonathan Schehr, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS VIEW BIO Kaitlyn Heine, PT, DPT VIEW BIO Garrett Drumheller, PT, DPT, CSCS VIEW BIO Nicolette Thol, PT, DPT VIEW BIO Melissa Papa, DPT VIEW BIO Mike Buscaglia, PT, DPT, CSCS VIEW BIO Bill Wimble, PT, DPT, OCS, GCS, Cert MDT VIEW BIO Elizabeth A. DiNenna, MPT VIEW BIO ABOUT US With over 30 locations in the Greater Philadelphia region, Premier Orthopaedics provides the full spectrum of orthopaedic services – including bone, muscle and joint care; physical therapy, MRI and urgent care. Patients trust our specialists for their experience, expertise and commitment to exceptional care. Home About Us Careers Non-discrimination Statement Events Premier News Blog Patient Testimonials Appointments Physicians Find a Specialist Locations Specialties Services Physical Therapy APPOINTMENTS IN 24 HOURS #1-800-855-ORTHO24 SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER © 2020 Premier Orthopaedics. All rights reserved Terms of Use Privacy Disclosure Site map