Nina’s Physical Therapy Story

Amy Lynch, MPT, Physical Therapist stretches a patient at TheraSport Physical Therapy

About 2 years ago, Nina had surgery to repair a torn meniscus (part of the cartilage of the knee). When her pain didn't improve, her doctor recommended a knee replacement. After that surgery, Nina became a patient at TheraSport Physical Therapy in Eden, North Carolina. Nina describes her … [Read more...]

Get moving! February is American Heart Month

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Get moving! February is American Heart Month, and there's no better time to make a commitment to reducing your risk of heart disease and stroke by leading a more active lifestyle. To get started, we challenge you to make a commitment to exercise for at least 30 minutes each day during the month … [Read more...]

Clif’s Physical Therapy Story

Clif, a patient at Danville Orthopedic & Athletic Rehab

Recently, Clif had surgery to repair a cervical spine fracture to his C6 vertebra. After surgery, he began physical therapy at DOAR East to improve his cervical range of motion and decrease pain. Clif describes his physical therapy experience here: I wore a cervical collar (neck brace) for 13 … [Read more...]

Janice’s Physical Therapy Story

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Janice's physical therapy story began in the summer of 2010, when she fell down a set of concrete steps. She broke her humerus bone, which is the upper arm bone that connects the elbow to the shoulder. After undergoing surgery and physical therapy, Janice was still in pain nearly a year later.  She … [Read more...]

Staff participates in shoulder disorders course

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This weekend, our physical therapy, occupational therapy, and athletic training staff participated in a two-day continuing education course on the "Comprehensive Examination and Treatment of Shoulder Disorders." Day one of the course began by "De-Mystifying the Shoulder Complex," followed by an … [Read more...]

Vince’s Physical Therapy Story

Mark Klunk, PTA, Physical Therapist Assistant at TheraSport Physical Therapy, guides a patient through exercises on the Biodex machine

Vince is a physical therapy patient at TheraSport Summerfield, where he works with Diana Rizza, PT. Last fall, Vince says that his pain was consistently a 7 or 8 on a 10-point scale. Climbing stairs and standing for long periods of time was difficult. He decided that it was the right time to … [Read more...]

TheraSport welcomes Mark Klunk, PTA

Mark Klunk, PTA, Physical Therapist Assistant

Join us in welcoming Mark Klunk, PTA to the team at TheraSport Physical Therapy! Mark has over 20 years of experience as a personal trainer.  He decided to become a physical therapist assistant in order to advance his health, fitness and wellness career. Get to know Mark      … [Read more...]

DOAR & Affiliates celebrates 2011, recognizes staff at holiday dinner

Amy Lynch, MPT at TheraSport Physical Therapy

DOAR & Affiliates celebrated a great year in 2011 at our annual holiday dinner held last Friday evening. Here are some of our favorite memories from 2011: 10.  Community Recognition Danville Orthopedic & Athletic Rehab was recognized as a semi-finalist in the 2011 Tayloe Murphy … [Read more...]

DOAR Central welcomes Marsha Edmonds, PT Student

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DOAR Central is pleased to host Marsha Edmonds for an 8-week clinical rotation, beginning today.  Marsha is a first year Doctor of Physical Therapy Student at Elon University in Burlington, North Carolina.  During her rotation at DOAR Central, she will work with Kate Albright, PT and James Turner, … [Read more...]

TheraSport Summerfield welcomes Michael Wright, PT Student

TheraSport Physical Therapy in Summerfield, NC

TheraSport Physical Therapy (Summerfield) is pleased to host Michael  Wright for an 8-week clinical rotation, beginning today. Mike is a first year Doctor of Physical Therapy Student at Elon University in Burlington, North Carolina.  During his rotation at TheraSport, he will work with Diana … [Read more...]