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Doctor of Physical Therapy Chris Rieger explains the Upstate Rehabilitation Performing Arts Program

Performing Arts Program

Upstate Regional Rehabilitation Centers at Manlius
Manlius Health Center
Suite 200
102 West Seneca Street
Manlius, NY 13104
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Phone: 315 464-6543
Fax: 315 464-4753
Hours:Mon. Wed. Fri. - 8am-4:30pm; Tues. Thurs. - 7:30am-6pm

The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department offers a Performing Arts and Sports Program which specializes in rehabilitation for athletes, dancers, and musicians.

The rehabilitation process integrates a comprehensive biomechanical assessment and the latest therapy techniques and equipment for the dancers, and musicians.

The physical therapists who conduct the evaluation and treatment have dance experience at the collegiate, professional, or international level. Several of the therapists involved have certifications in Dance Medicine through the Harkness Center in NYC.

They also provide dance injury prevention workshops for local dance studios and companies. These workshops consist of dance-specific postural control analysis, education in injury prevention and Pilates-based exercise.

Who can benefit from therapy?

Dancers of all ages and any type of dance form.

What should you expect from your therapy?

The physical therapists in the Performing Arts Program offer a comprehensive examination focused on returning you to dance as quickly and safely as possible.

Treatment may include:

  • Pilates based exercises
  • Dance postural analysis
  • Supportive taping
  • Dance specific exercises
  • Modalities for controlling pain and inflammation
  • Footwear assessment ie. dance shoes

Your rehabilitation will include education on prevention of re-injury and performance improvement.

A physician's referral is required for examination and treatment within this program.

Providers

Michelle R Dolphin, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, FAAOMPT
Michelle R Dolphin, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, FAAOMPT
315 464-6917

Education & Fellowships

  • Fellowship: Regis University, Denver, CO, 2021, Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy
  • DPT: SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse, 2007, Doctor of Physical Therapy
  • Residency: Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy, Woburn, Massachusetts, 1996, Orthopaedic PT
  • MS: University of Massachusetts, 1994, Physical Therapy
  • MS: University of Massachusetts, 1991, Exercise Science
  • BA: Binghamton University, 1988, Biology

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Orthopaedic Physical Therapy

Research Interests

  • Orthopaedics, Performing Arts, Pain Science

Education Interests

  • Mentorship Programs, Formative Assessment, Simulation

     

     

Clinical Interests

  • Orthopaedics, Performing Arts

Associations/Memberships

  • American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

Caitlin M Farruggio, PT, DPT
Caitlin M Farruggio, PT, DPT
315 464-6543

Education & Fellowships

  • DPT: SUNY Upstate Medical University, 2013, Doctorate in Physical Therapy
  • BS: SUNY College at Cortland, 2009, Health Science with concentration in Allied Heath

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Amputation; Foot and Ankle; Leg Pain; Low Back Pain; Neck Injuries; Pulmonary Disorders; more

Maureen E Harnan, PT, DPT, OCS
Maureen E Harnan, PT, DPT, OCS
315 464-6543

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Orthopaedic Physical Therapy; Achilles Tendon Injury; Ankle Sprain; Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury; Arthritis; Broken Ankle; more

Bethany M Hudson, PT
Bethany M Hudson, PT
315 464-6543

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

LSVT Big; Ankle Sprain; Foot and Ankle; Knee Pain; Knee Sprain; Low Back Pain; more

Kelly Meyers, PT, DPT, CSCS
Kelly Meyers, PT, DPT, CSCS
315 464-6543

Education & Fellowships

  • DPT: SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse, 2006, physical therapy
  • MS: Ithaca College, 1997, Physical Therapy

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Physical Therapy; Certified Strength and Conditioning Spec; Foot and Ankle; Sports Medicine, Shoulder, Knee, and Ankle; Foot and Ankle; Outpatient Physical Therapy; more

Clinical Interests

  • Dance medicine, Pilates, foot orthotics, gait analysis

Associations/Memberships

  • American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

Christine L Rieger, PT
Christine L Rieger, PT
315 464-2233

Education & Fellowships

  • BS: City University of New York, 1995, Physical therapy

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury; Foot and Ankle; Hip Fracture; Knee Cartilage Tear; Knee Pain; Shoulder Injuries; more

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