Performing Arts Program
Manlius Health Center
Suite 200
102 West Seneca Street
Manlius, NY 13104
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Phone: 315 464-6543
Fax: 315 464-4753
| Hours: | Mon. Wed. Fri. - 8am-4:30pm; Tues. Thurs. - 7:30am-6pm |
The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department offers a Performing Arts and Sports Program which specializes in rehabilitation for athletes, dancers, and musicians.
The rehabilitation process integrates a comprehensive biomechanical assessment and the latest therapy techniques and equipment for the dancers, and musicians.
The physical therapists that conduct the evaluation and treatment have dance experience at the collegiate, professional, or international level. Several of the therapists involved have certifications in Dance Medicine through Harkness Center in NYC.
They also provide dance injury prevention workshops for local dance studios and companies. These workshops consist of dance specific postural control analysis, education in injury prevention and Pilates based exercise.
Who can benefit from therapy?
Dancers of all ages and any type of dance form.
What should you expect from your therapy?
The physical therapists in the Performing Arts Program offer a comprehensive examination focused on returning ou to dance as quickly and safely as possible.
Treatment may include:
- Pilates based exercises
- Dance postural analysis
- Supportive taping
- Dance specific exercises
- Modalities for controlling pain and inflammation
- Footwear assessment ie. dance shoes
Your rehabilitation will include education on prevention of re-injury and performance improvement.
A physician's referral is required for examination and treatment within this program.
Providers
315 464-6917
Education & Fellowships
- Fellowship: Regis University, Denver, CO, 2021, Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy
- DPT: SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse, 2007, Doctor of Physical Therapy
- Residency: Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy, Woburn, Massachusetts, 1996, Orthopaedic PT
- MS: University of Massachusetts, 1994, Physical Therapy
- MS: University of Massachusetts, 1991, Exercise Science
- BA: Binghamton University, 1988, Biology
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Orthopaedic Physical TherapyResearch Interests
Orthopaedics, Performing Arts, Pain Science
Education Interests
Mentorship Programs, Formative Assessment, Simulation
Clinical Interests
Orthopaedics, Performing Arts
Associations/Memberships
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
315 464-6543
Education & Fellowships
- DPT: SUNY Upstate Medical University, 2013, Doctorate in Physical Therapy
- BS: SUNY College at Cortland, 2009, Health Science with concentration in Allied Heath
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Amputation; Foot and Ankle; Leg Pain; Low Back Pain; Neck Injuries; Pulmonary Disorders; more
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Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Orthopaedic Physical Therapy; Achilles Tendon Injury; Ankle Sprain; Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury; Arthritis; Broken Ankle; more
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Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
LSVT Big; Ankle Sprain; Foot and Ankle; Knee Pain; Knee Sprain; Low Back Pain; more
315 464-6543
Education & Fellowships
- DPT: SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse, 2006, physical therapy
- MS: Ithaca College, 1997, Physical Therapy
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Physical Therapy; Certified Strength and Conditioning Spec; Foot and Ankle; Sports Medicine, Shoulder, Knee, and Ankle; Foot and Ankle; Outpatient Physical Therapy; moreClinical Interests
Dance medicine, Pilates, foot orthotics, gait analysis
Associations/Memberships
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
315 464-2233
Education & Fellowships
- BS: City University of New York, 1995, Physical therapy