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MOVEMENT PERFORMANCE
MOVEMENT PERFORMANCE
My specialty in physical therapy, is working with adults with the goal to help them Age Up Well™. Every human has different proportions, different movement patterns, and different physical capacities.
I have 35 years of experience as a physical therapist honing my skills at identifying and addressing a patient’s physical impairments that are responsible for limiting their activities and capabilities. These impairments may be from an acute injury, a repetitive musculoskeletal strain, habitual movement patterns, and the normal aging processes – all of which often lead to pain-producing syndromes and limited capacity to engage in everyday life, work-related tasks, or recreational and athletic activities.
I have specialty training in geriatrics and orthopaedics, and an abundance of experience in assessing and treating the movement-related problems associated with common medical conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke, cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, trauma injuries, arthritic joints (and joint replacements), and other age-related medical challenges.
In addition to skilled and guideline based manual interventions, I guide and coach individuals on how to prepare for a high-quality life, performing at their top level. I don’t treat patients; I don’t treat clients. I work with individuals, guiding and coaching them to how they can best improve their movement and functioning – their ability to participate in life. Training for life never stops.
My physical therapy with you can occur at your home (including assisted and independent living facilities), your gym, my clinic, or via Zoom.
MOVEMENT PERFORMANCE
MOVEMENT PERFORMANCE
MOVEMENT PERFORMANCE
I am a movement scientist. My sweet spot is analyzing how humans move and working with them on how to move better. Moving with ease is associated with living without pain, minimizing cardiovascular disease, higher engagement in desired recreational activities, optimal athletic performance, and mental confidence.
My extensive experience working with individuals at all ages – from the swimmer who is training to qualify for their country’s Olympic team, to midlife changes affecting movement, joints and performance, to the senior citizen who desire to independently move from their bed to the bathroom, be agile to take care of grandkids, to travel with their spouse, keep up with volunteer activities and decrease all risks associated with aging.
I also serve as a consultant to individuals, and care-givers, assisting them with negotiating through the processes and around the pitfalls of our health care systems - as they manage their own health care or the care of their loved ones. Finding the right match for care, and at times the most appropriate place to live, while keeping at the forefront wishes, dignity and love.
Contact me if you desire health and prevention consulting. I can analyzing your movement patterns and needs in order to optimize your ability to perform in life and decrease risk of falls and natural decline, I can assist with options for enhancing pain free mobility, and strategies for engaging in injury free exercise with personal plans at home or the gym. Managing your fitness, or improving your athletic performance in a sustainable way is helping your future self thrive. It is my goal to assist you in increasing your health span and optimize your performance in life, both physically and mentally. I can work with you regardless of age and geographic location.