March is National Athletic Training Month

National Athletic Training Month: March 2013

March is National Athletic Training Month. This is a great time show our appreciation for the athletic training profession, as well as to explain exactly what athletic trainers are trained to do. What is athletic training? As stated by the National Athletic Training Association, "athletic … [Read more...]

Job Openings as of December 10, 2012

Jobs at DOAR & Affiliates

Physical Therapist We are now hiring for a full-time Physical Therapist for Roxboro Physical Therapy in Roxboro, North Carolina. The position start date is January 7, 2013. Eligible candidates must be licensed to practice physical therapy in North Carolina. Apply for this job today! We are … [Read more...]

Meet Matt Mitchell, DPT Student at DOAR

Matt Mitchell, DPT Student at Danville Orthopedic & Athletic Rehab in Danville, Virginia

Matt Mitchell is a third year Doctor of Physical Therapy Student at Lynchburg College in Lynchburg, Virginia. He is currently completing a 2 month clinical rotation at Danville Orthopedic & Athletic Rehab under the instruction of Eric Lackey, MPT. He is also spending time at our sister … [Read more...]

Video: Benefits of aquatic therapy and exercise

Aquatic Therapy at TheraSport Physical Therapy in Eden, North Carolina

Aquatic therapy uses the physical properties of water combined with proven therapy techniques to help patients in healing and exercise performance. We found this great video about the benefits of aquatic therapy and exercise, and wanted to share it with you! In the video, you will see patients … [Read more...]

Meet Lee Ann Fulper, DPT Student at DOAR

Lee Ann Fulper, DPT Student at Lynchburg College

Lee Ann Fulper is a third year Doctor of Physical Therapy Student at Lynchburg College in Lynchburg, Virginia.  She recently completed a clinical rotation at DOAR Central, where she received hands-on experience under the supervision of Kate Albright, PT. Prior to this rotation, Lee Ann … [Read more...]

Sam’s Physical Therapy Story

Sam with Cindi Mathena, PTA and Raegan Clarke, ATC at DOAR East

Sam was in a car accident in February that triggered a three month recovery process. Amazingly, this month Sam will be participating in the Walk for Angelman Syndrome in honor of one of his grandchildren who is affected by the syndrome. Sam says,  "I was pretty well tore up! The worst part was … [Read more...]

Roland’s Physical and Occupational Therapy Story

A physical and occupational therapy patient at DOAR Central in Danville, Virginia

Roland is a former teacher, a published author, and the retired manager of a Value City store. Not much could slow him down until two years ago, when symptoms of an undiagnosed neurological condition began to impact his life. He is receiving physical and occupational therapy at DOAR Central to … [Read more...]

Nancy’s Clinical Experience at DOAR

Nancy is a PTA student at Jefferson College who completed her clinical rotation at DOAR this summer.  Nancy loved her time at DOAR and felt like she learned a lot and gained valuable experience.  She especially enjoyed getting to meet so many great patients who were willing to put in the work … [Read more...]

Grady’s Physical Therapy Story

Raegan Clarke, ATC, Athletic Trainer at DOAR with a patient at DOAR East

Grady is a physical  therapy patient at DOAR East.  He works with Joey Scearce, MPT, Cindi Mathena, PTA, and Raegan Clarke, ATC.  Here is Grady's experience, so far: Why did you begin physical therapy services at DOAR East? I had a car wreck, and it triggered pain in my back, … [Read more...]

Betty’s Physical Therapy Story

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Betty L.  says that she has been "really, really pleased" with the physical therapy she has received at DOAR Chatham.  Betty has been working with Eric Lackey, MPT, Mandy Adkins, PTA, and Joey Scearce, MPT.  She started physical therapy after she dislocated and broke her tibia and fibula one … [Read more...]