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Physical and Occupational Therapy at Premier : Havertown

The Premier Orthopedics physical and occupational therapy clinic in Havertown, PA is a general orthopaedics facility, specializing in Workers comp, mva, sports injuries, athletic skill enhancement programs & joint replacement. We are located in a small setting which enables us to focus on individual patient care.

Our Special Services

• Functional Movement Screen – Our trained therapists, Kelly Spence, PT and Bridget McCormack, PT, perform FMS (Functional Movement Screen) screenings
• Occupational Therapy
• Custom Orthotic Fabrication – a system involving an evaluation and casting process performed by licensed physical therapists to create the most appropriate orthotic for your lifestyle.
• Athlete's Program
• Functional Capactiy Evaluations (Key Method)
• Graston Technique® - The Graston Technique is used to decrease pain and improve function following an injury or other debilitation. The Graston Technique is a remarkable procedure that allows your Physical Therapist to detect and treat areas of scar tissue or adhesions in muscles, tendons, and ligaments. These scar tissues and adhesions can reduce range of motion and cause pain. Graston Therapy uses stainless steel instruments and specific soft tissue mobilization that is combined with rehabilitative exercises to improve musculoskeletal function. The instruments help to detect and treat areas of scar tissue or adhesions in muscles, tendons, and/or ligaments that can reduce range of motion and cause pain. We encourage you to visit www.grastontechnique.com prior to your first treatment to familiarize yourself with the technique.

• Kelly Spence, PT

• Physical Therapist, Clinic Manager
  
  
• Kelly received a Bachelor's of Science degree in Biology from Elizabethtown College in 2001 and a Master's degree in Physical Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University in 2003.


• Kelly's background in physical therapy offers a wide variety of settings. She completed a clinical affiliation in burn/wound care in San Jose, CA and has worked in acute care, SNF (skilled nursing facility), rehab, and outpatient settings since graduation.


• Kelly joined Premier in September 2006 and became clinic manager in 2007. She enjoys working with all patient populations and takes pride in helping patients achieve their goals. She is also involved with Premier's Athlete Program. Kelly uses the Functional Movement Screen to assess the whole body for mobility/stability issues and develops an individualized program to allow the patient to correct imbalances and improve performance.

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• Jen Kirkland, OTR/L

  Occupational Therapist
  
  
• Jennifer has a Bachelors in Science in Occupational Therapy from Temple University. Since graduating in 1994 she has worked in Acute Care, Rehab, SNF, and Cardiac Rehab. Jen has been specializing in Hand Therapy since 1999. She believes in a hands on approach to your care with emphasis on functional recovery. She has been with Premier since its inception in 2000.

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• Bridget McCormack, PT

  Physical Therapist
  
  
• Bridget has been practicing Physical Therapy for 9 years. She received her undergraduate degree from Widener University in 2000. From there, she continued on to Thomas Jefferson University's Master's program. She received her Master's degree in 2003 and has been practicing outpatient orthopaedics ever since.
• Bridget joined Premier in 2006 and enjoys treating a wide range of patients. She utilizes manual techniques and the SFMA, Selective Functional Movement Assessment, to rehabilitate her patients to their full potential. She also participates in Premier's Athlete's Advantage program. Bridget uses the Functional Movement Screen and the Y balance test to assess the whole body for mobility/stability issues and develops an individualized program to allow the patient to correct imbalances and improve performance.

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• Catherine Rudolph, PT, O.C.S.

  Physical Therapist
  
  
• Catherine graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in Physical Therapy in June 2000. She received her Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (O.C.S) board certification in 2004.
• Although her career has been focused on orthopedic rehabilitation, she has also treated the geriatric population in the home care setting, assisted living facilities and adult day care centers. Catherine spent a brief period of time working with pediatric patients in the clinic, school setting and the child’s home.


• Catherine’s career focus includes treating athletic injuries, community outreach, community lectures, injury prevention, ergonomic desk/office set up, body mechanics training and custom orthotic fabrication. Catherine utilizes hands on skills as well as patient education to allow her patients to gain independence and obtain their highest functional ability.
• Prior to joining Premier, Catherine spent several years managing an outpatient clinic inside of a gym and sports club.
• Catherine has been a part of the Premier team since October 2007.

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• Maggie Faller, PT, DPT

  Physical Therapist
  
  
• Maggie graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio in 2009 and completed the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Drexel University in Philadelphia in 2012. Maggie’s clinical education included rotations in Outpatient Orthopedics in Ohio, Georgia, and Florida and Acute Care in New Jersey.


• Maggie joined Premier Orthopaedics in August 2012 and is working to find her niche within the Orthopedic realm. In the meantime, Maggie enjoys treating a wide variety of orthopedic conditions and honing her skills in manual therapy techniques and employing various philosophies for exercise prescription. Maggie is a preferred provider of the Graston Technique since completing the Module 1 training course.

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• Michele Kikut, PTA

  Physical Therapy Assistant
  

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• Ron Goetsch, ATC, PTA

  Physical Therapy Assistant