Spine Program
Upstate's Regional Rehabilitation Centers offer therapy for individuals with spine (back) pain. This program is for individuals of all ages who are experiencing pain or dysfunction at any level of their spine from the neck, mid-back or low back, with or without radiating arm/leg pain.
What to Expect from Therapy
- An evaluation will be performed to assess movement and document functional deficits.
- A goal-driven program will be developed to resolve or minimize symptoms and return you to your previous level of activities as tolerated.
- The spine rehabilitation team works with specific protocols in the areas of pre and post surgical intervention, scoliosis, stenosis and chronic pain.
- Acute pain can be addressed with manual therapy, modalities, and education; along with exercise to gradually regain normal movement patterns.
- Muscle imbalances are assessed to minimize effect of uneven forces from weak or over-lengthened muscles on the spine through spinal stabilization and Pilates rehabilitation techniques.
Preparing for your First Visit
- The initial visit will entail a complete review of past medical history, specific tests/measures and treatment plan.
- Loose clothing is recommended for initial and subsequent visits.
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A physician's referral is required for evaluation and treatment within this program.Providers
Timothy J Abel, PT
315 464-6543
315 464-6543
Education & Fellowships
- DPT: University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 2008
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
Alexis Antoniou
315 464-2282
315 464-2282
Education & Fellowships
- MS: SUNY Buffalo, 2019, Occupational Therapy
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Acute & Chronic Diseases and Conditions in Adult Patients; Acute & Chronic Diseases and Conditions in Adult Patients; Inpatient Occupational Therapy; Occupational Therapy
Adam R August, PT, DPT
315 464-6543
315 464-6543
Education & Fellowships
- DPT: SUNY Stony Brook School of Medicine, 2018, Physical Therapy
- BS: West Virginia University School of Medicine, 2014, Exercise Physiology
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Achilles Tendon Injury; Achilles Tendon Injury; Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury; Arthritis; Arthritis; Bursitis; more
Nicole M Conese, PT, DPT, NCS
315 464-6543
315 464-6543
Education & Fellowships
- DPT: University of Maryland at Baltimore, 2015, Physical Therapy
- BS: University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 2012, Exercise Science
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Physical Therapy; Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS); Neurology; Alzheimer's Disease - Dementia; Brain Injury; Brain Tumor; moreResearch Interests
Research Physical Therapist involved in SLeep Effects on Post-Stroke Rehabilitation (SLEEPR) Study
Clinical Interests
Stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, vestibular rehabilitation
Associations/Memberships
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), Neurology Section
Reis E Cunningham, MS OTR/L, CBIS
315 464-2282
315 464-2282
Education & Fellowships
- MS: Keuka University, 2014, Occupational Therapy
- BS: Keuka University, 2013, Occupational Science
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Occupational Medicine; Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS); Acute & Chronic Diseases and Conditions in Adult Patients; Amputation; Brain Injury; Concussion; moreResearch Interests
- Concussion in Youth Sports
- Effects of Concussion post trauma on recovery
- Brain Injury
- Trauma
- Vestibular Disorders and Dizziness
Education Interests
- Occupational Therapy Education
Clinical Interests
- Neurorehabilitation
- Orthopedics
- Surgery/Trauma
- Concussion/Cognition
- Vestbular/Dizziness
Annina Dougherty, PT, DPT
315 464-6543
315 464-6543
Education & Fellowships
- DPT: SUNY Upstate Medical University, 2011
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Dizziness and Vertigo; Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Tania N Gardner, PT, DPT, LMT
315 464-6543
315 464-6543
Education & Fellowships
- DPT: SUNY Upstate Medical University, 2007
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Physical Therapy; Knee Pain; Low Back Pain; Pelvic Floor Disorders; Shoulder Injuries; Voiding Dysfunction; moreClinical Interests
Orthopedic injuries, Pilates therapy, Manual Therapy, Women's health
Mindy L Heath, PT, DPT
315 464-6543
315 464-6543
Education & Fellowships
- DPT: SUNY Upstate Medical University, 2014, Physical Therapy
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Physical Therapy; Acute & Chronic Diseases and Conditions in Adult Patients; Acute Pain; Trauma; Inpatient Physical Therapy; Trauma CareAssociations/Memberships
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Michelle Jay, PT, DPT, WCC, CLT-LANA
315 464-5540
315 464-5540
Education & Fellowships
- DPT: Clarkson University, 2012, Physical Therapy
- BS: Clarkson University, 2009, Business and Technology Management
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Wound Care; Certified Lymphedema Therapist; Lymphedema Management, Rehab Service; Orthopedic Physical Therapy; Outpatient Physical Therapy
Danielle F Kawryga, PT, DPT, CLT
315 464-6543
315 464-6543
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Certified Lymphedema Therapist; Acute & Chronic Diseases and Conditions in Adult Patients; Acute Illness & Injury Management; Adult Trauma and Critical Care; Chronic Pain Rehabilitation; Pulmonary Rehabilitation; moreAssociations/Memberships
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Maureen A Mancuso, PT, DPT, GCS
315 464-6543
315 464-6543
Education & Fellowships
- DPT: SUNY Upstate Medical University, 2012
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Physical Therapy; Concussion; Balance and Fall Prevention, Rehab Service; Concussion Management; Concussion Management, Rehab Service; Orthopedic Physical TherapyAssociations/Memberships
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Maria J Podbelski, DPT
315 464-2282
315 464-2282
Education & Fellowships
- DPT: SUNY Upstate Medical University, 2016
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS); Physical Therapy; Acute & Chronic Diseases and Conditions in Adult Patients; Brain Injury; Dizziness and Vertigo; Falls; moreAssociations/Memberships
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Jeffrey Romans, PT
315 464-6543
315 464-6543
Education & Fellowships
- DPT: SUNY Stony Brook, 2013
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Physical Therapy; Achilles Tendon Injury; Cervical Radiculopathy; Knee Cartilage Tear; Low Back Pain; Lumbar Stenosis; moreClinical Interests
Sports Rehab. Spine Rehab. Pain Sciences. Orthopedics.
Associations/Memberships
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Adam P Rufa, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS
315 464-6883
315 464-6883
Education & Fellowships
- PhD: Nova Southeastern University, 2020
- DPT: SUNY Upstate Medical University, 2008
- PT: SUNY Upstate Medical University, 2002
- BS: LeMoyne College, Syracuse NY, 1999
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Orthopaedic Physical Therapy; Physical TherapyResearch Interests
Maximizing outcomes for patients with pain related conditions.
Clinical Interests
Manual therapy
Chronic pain
Spine care
Orthopedics
Sports
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Katharine L Sellers, PT, DPT
315 464-2282
315 464-2282
Education & Fellowships
- DPT: Russell Sage College, 2008
- BA: Russell Sage College, 2006, Biopsychology
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Physical Therapy; Acute & Chronic Diseases and Conditions in Adult Patients; Osteoarthritis; Geriatrics; Orthopedic Physical Therapy; Total Joint Replacement, Rehab Service; moreResearch Interests
Geriatrics
Education Interests
Geriatrics
Clinical Interests
Geriatrics
Kaitlin M Skiff, PT, DPT
315 464-6543
315 464-6543
Education & Fellowships
- DPT: Ithaca College, 2010
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Physical Therapy; Concussion; Foot and Ankle; Knee Pain; Low Back Pain; Neck Injuries; more
Thomas M Spangenberg, PT, DPT, CSCS
315 464-6543
315 464-6543
Education & Fellowships
- DPT: SUNY Upstate Medical University, 2013
- BS: University of Rochester, 2007
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Certified Strength and Conditioning Spec; Physical Therapy; Achilles Tendon Injury; Ankle Sprain; Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury; Arthritis; moreEducation Interests
McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy
Clinical Interests
Treatment of low back pain and spinal related disorders. Management of acute and chronic orthopedic conditions. Sports injuries and rehabilitation.
Adam R Strizak, PT, DPT
315 464-6543
315 464-6543
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Physical Therapy; Cervical Radiculopathy; Chronic Pain; Fibromyalgia; Foot and Ankle; Frozen Shoulder; moreAssociations/Memberships
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Jennifer L Strizak, PT, DPT
315 464-6543
315 464-6543
Education & Fellowships
- DPT: SUNY Upstate Medical University, 2015
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Vestibular Rehabilitation; Physical Therapy; Achilles Tendon Injury; Acute Pain; Ankle Sprain; Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury; moreAssociations/Memberships
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Sarah C Talbot, PT, DPT, OCS
315 464-6543
315 464-6543
Education & Fellowships
- DPT: Northeastern University, 2008
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Physical Therapy; Ankle Sprain; Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury; Bunion; Foot and Ankle; Hamstring Strain; moreClinical Interests
Foot and ankle rehabilitation
Kerry Walsh, PT, DPT, GCS, CEEAA
315 464-2282
315 464-2282
Education & Fellowships
- DPT: SUNY Upstate Medical University, 2008
- BS: Boston College, 2003, Biology
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Physical Therapy; Geriatric Physical Therapy; Falls; Hip Fracture; Knee Pain; Low Back Pain; moreClinical Interests
Geriatrics, Balance and Falls
Associations/Memberships
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Upstate Regional Rehabilitation Centers at IHP
Institute For Human Performance (IHP)
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1st Fl.
505 Irving Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13210
Phone: 315 464-6543
Fax: 315 464-4753
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Institute For Human Performance (IHP)
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1st Fl.
505 Irving Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13210
Phone: 315 464-6543
Fax: 315 464-4753
| Hours: | Mon. Wed. Fri. - 7am-4:30pm; Tues. Thurs. - 7am-6pm |
Upstate Regional Rehabilitation Centers at Bone & Joint Center
Upstate Bone and Joint Center
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Suite 201
6620 Fly Road, East Syracuse, NY 13057
Phone: 315 464-6543
Fax: 315 464-4753
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Upstate Bone and Joint Center
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Suite 201
6620 Fly Road, East Syracuse, NY 13057
Phone: 315 464-6543
Fax: 315 464-4753
| Hours: | Mon. Wed. Fri. - 8am-4:30pm; Tues. Thurs. - 8am-6pm |
Upstate Regional Rehabilitation Centers at Manlius
Manlius Health Center
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Suite 200
102 West Seneca Street, Manlius, NY 13104
Phone: 315 464-6543
Fax: 315 464-4753
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Manlius Health Center
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Suite 200
102 West Seneca Street, Manlius, NY 13104
Phone: 315 464-6543
Fax: 315 464-4753
| Hours: | Mon. Wed. Fri. - 8am-4:30pm; Tues. Thurs. - 7:30am-6pm |
Upstate Regional Rehabilitation Centers at Western Lights
Upstate Rehabilitation at Western Lights
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Suite B-100
4671 Onondaga Boulevard, Syracuse, NY 13219
Phone: 315 464-6543
Fax: 315 464-4753
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Upstate Rehabilitation at Western Lights
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Suite B-100
4671 Onondaga Boulevard, Syracuse, NY 13219
Phone: 315 464-6543
Fax: 315 464-4753
| Hours: | M, W: 8:00am - 4:30pm Tues & Thurs: 8:00am - 6:00pm Fri: 7:30am - 4pm |
Upstate Regional Rehabilitation Centers at Township 5
Township 5 Camillus
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Suite 500
208 Township Blvd, Camillus, NY 13031
Phone: 315 464-6543
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Township 5 Camillus
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Suite 500
208 Township Blvd, Camillus, NY 13031
Phone: 315 464-6543
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