The physical
therapy department at UPMC St. Margaret, part of the UPMC
Institute for Rehabilitation and Research, helps patients
return to their normal level of function in the workplace, on
the athletic field, or in the home.
The physical
therapy department at UPMC St. Margaret serves patients of most
ages. Impairments treated include growth injuries, orthopaedic
injuries, work-related injuries, managing arthritis,
effects of aging,
or recovering from an injury such as a stroke
or automobile accident.
Based on the
patient’s individualized physical therapy plan, rehabilitation
may include manual therapy, thermal agents, exercise and balance
activities, and aquatic therapy.
During the
initial visit, a licensed physical therapist will evaluate the
problem and work with the patient to establish goals for treatment.
The experienced staff works closely with a patient’s physician
in order to provide continuity of care. State-of-the-art equipment
allows patients to perform highly defined movements and exercises
that measure their rehabilitation progress.
Referrals
are accepted from medical doctors, podiatrists, and dentists.
Our
Staff
Michael
A. Calabrese, PT, ATC
University of Pittsburgh, 1989
Jamie Evankovich,
DPT
Chatham College, 2003
Damon A.
Formaini, MPT, OCS
Slippery Rock University, 1997
Walter
R. Garcia, PT, MS
California State University at Long Beach, 1975
Thomas
M. Haibach, MPT
Gannon University, 2000
Erica Janulewicz,
DPT
Creighton University, 2001
David Okuda,
PT, OCS
California State University at Northridge, 1988
Ann Williamson,
DPT
Chatham College, 2003
Michael
W. Sidick, MPT
Western University of Health Sciences, 1997