McKenzie Trained Physical Therapists:
The Mckenzie Method is a comprehensive approach to the spine. It is based on the “cause and effect” relationship between historical pain and the pain response to repeated test movements, positions and activities during the assessment process. The McKenzie trained physical therapist educates and actively involves the patient in the management of their treatment in order to decrease pain quickly and help restore the patient’s function and independence.

Certified Hand Therapists (CHT):
A Certified Hand Therapist is the highest professional credential in the specialty of hand therapy. This credential distinguishes a physical therapist as someone who has a minimum of five years of clinical experience, in which 2,000 hours or more are directed towards treating injuries of the hand, and who has successfully completed a test of advanced knowledge and clinical skills in upper extremity rehabilitation. Doctors, insurers and patients often look for a CHT to ensure a qualified individual is providing the necessary care for the very intricate hand.

Our Certified Hand Therapists are located in:

Ergonomics Evaluation Program:
What if there was one simple thing you could do to control your costly injuries? The injuries that drain your resources, increase your insurance costs, and cause you to lose productivity and output. If you want to cut costs and prepare your safety program for the challenges of the future, there is one way to do it. Invest in an ergonomic injury prevention program.

Professional Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy offers the most comprehensive office and industrial ergonomics consulting service in the metropolitan New York area. Our progressive evaluation program incorporates the use of digital video analysis, employee informational seminars, and a complete analysis and breakdown of at risk areas. Our staff of licensed clinicians has the technical knowledge and the clinical understanding of the physiologic factors that play an important role in preventing common workplace injuries.

With each consultation, we will work closely with employees, management, and health service teams to recognize workplace injuries or at-risk areas and to effectively manage each in the most cost-effective manner. Our service will provide, in addition to a complete analysis of each area, a detailed information report highlighting each workplace risk factor and the best way to manage each problem. We will provide employee informational seminars designed to educate the worker in prevention techniques before the injury becomes an insurance claim. Once the problem is recognized, we can provide ergonomically designed products from our exclusive list of wholesale vendors on a small or large scale.

Companies that are prepared will have the advantage. Be prepared today and learn how to have a healthier, happier, and more productive workplace.

For more information contact Jenny Chamoun at our Columbus Circle location (212) 823-9730.

Certified Athletic Training Services:
Athletic Trainers are allied health care professionals recognized by the American Medical Association and are governed by the National Athletic Trainers Association and the Board of Certification. Athletic Trainers are also recognized by the New York State Board of Education.

The Role of the Professional Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy Athletic Trainer is:

• Prevention of Athletic Injuries
• Recognition, Evaluation and Immediate Care of Athletic Injuries
• Rehabilitation Reconditioning of Athletic Injuries
• Referral of Injured Athletes to Appropriate Medical Professionals
• Health Care Administration
• Professional Development and Responsibility

Professional Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy can provide ATCs for

• College, High School and Middle School athletic programs
• Event Coverage for various metropolitan sporting events
• Special Athletic Event Coverage

Please contact Scott Muggeo, MS, ATC, CSCS our Sports Medicine Coordinator to inquire about Professional Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy providing a qualified Certified Athletic Trainer to your school or athletic event. He may be reached at (718) 767-0610.

Strength and Conditioning Specialists (CSCS) Services:
Professional Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy can provide consultations to enhance your athletic programs strength and conditioning program. Rob Panariello, MS, PT, ATC, CSCS has extensive experience and has helped create successful programs for many teams on the Professional Sports level as well as for Division I Universities, Colleges and numerous high school athletes.

Professional Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy is currently working on building a Performance Center to provide athletes at every level the ability to train like the Professionals so they may achieve their goals and reach their competitive potential.

Professional Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy has opened a 20,000 sq ft Performance Center located at 645 Stewart Ave Garden City, to provide athletes at every level the ability to train like the Professionals so they may achieve their goals and reach their competitive potential. For more information visit our website www.professionalperformance.net or call (516) 794-FAST (3278).