Danville

Physical Therapy • Direct Access • Functional Capacity Evaluation

 111 Northumberland Street
 Danville, PA 17821
 Phone: 570-275-4715
 Fax: 570-275-4695

The Danville Plaza is easily accessible off of Route 11. Our suite is adjacent to the CVS pharmacy and Café Italia. You will find the plaza offers ample free parking for all patrons.

      John S. Foster, PT
      Mark E. Shoch, PT
      Angela Wolfe

      Douglas Weaver
      Andrea Ward

Co-Facility Director
Co-Facility Director
Facility Secretary

Physical Therapist Aide
Physical Therapist Aide

John S. Foster, PT

Co-Facility Director/Physical Therapist

EDUCATION
 University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN

  Master's of Health Science in Physical Therapy, 2000
 University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

  Certificate in Physical Therapy, 1975

King's College, Wilkes-Barre, PA

  Bachelor's of Science, Biology, 1973

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

American Physical Therapy Association

Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association

Aquatic Section Member

CERTIFICATIONS
 Direct Access
  
  
  
  

  "Professionalism cannot be summed up in one word.  It is the demonstration of character, strengths and values directed toward the betterment of others.  As a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, I uphold the ethical and standards of practice established by the APTA.  I believe it is my responsibility to respond to the needs of all my patients in a compassionate, honest and positive manner.  As a professional I respect the rights of others, provide a commitment to excellence through continued education and seek to improve the health of our local community."

DEDICATION TO PATIENTS...

  "Plain and simple, it is treating others as I would want myself or my family to be treated.  I feel it is an honor and privilege to be able to "lay hands on" while caring for another human being.  Because patients can exercise the right to choose their physical therapy care, they are entitled to receive treatment options of which include the best available evidence based practice.  I believe all patients should have the option to be treated by the provider of their choice in a compassionate and caring manner.  Physical Therapy is not all about science.  It includes the art of motivating, provides compassion and assists others to accept and deal with lifestyle changes.  It is about maintaining or returning individuals to their highest possible level of independent function."

Mark E. Shoch, PT

Co-Facility Director/Physical Therapist

EDUCATION
 University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

    Master of Physical Therapy, 1998
 Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA

    Bachelor's of Science, Business Administration, 1995

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
 American Physical Therapy Association

 Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association
  

PRESENTATIONS AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

 Jump Training for ACL Prevention, 2005

 Rehabilitation Protocols for Post-Operative Shoulder Surgeries

CONTINUING EDUCATION
 Sports-Specific Approach to the Athlete's Shoulder

 The Biceps, The Cuff Interval, and Partial Subscapularis Tears: 

   Controversies and Solutions
 Controversies in ACL Surgery

 Sportsmetrics:  Jump Training for ACL Injury Prevention

 Treatment of Shoulder Injuries in the Throwing Athlete

 Rehabilitation of Shoulder Injuries in the Throwing Athlete

 Functional Capacity Evaluation Training Update:  The ARCON Machine

 When the Foot Hits the Ground Everything Changes:  Diagnosing and    

  Treating Foot and Ankle problems, including Orthotic Prescription and

  Fabrication

 

  "As physical therapist we are entrusted by the patients and the doctors who have enlisted our services with providing the most current and effective treatments in an honest and ethical manner.  It is our responsiblity to utilize the latest research when developing a treatment plan and to help educate patients so they can make a more informed decision when choosing between different treatment options.  Every patient deserves dignity, honesty, respect and the knowledge that their overall well-being is at the forefront of what we do as professionals."

DEDICATION TO PATIENTS...

  "I believe in treating others as I would want to be treated...with compassion, respect, and individual attention.  No two patients are exactly alike and they deserve our time to fully explain their problems and to ask questions.  Talking the time to listen to patients is critical to discovering the source of their problems and can often help avoid unnecessary delays in their recovery.  I believe patient education and good communication are the cornerstones to a successful outcome."