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Harleysville
Physical Therapy • Direct Access • Functional Capacity
Evaluation • Lymphedema Treatment |
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351 Main Street
Harleysville, PA 19438
215-256-6740
Fax: 215-256-9280
We are located on Route 63 (Main Street); 1/2 mile east of the intersection of Routes 113 and 63. Use the ground floor rear entrance of Gehman Custom Builders' barn.
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STAFF:
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Rhonda Alderfer, MS, PT
Linda McGrath Boyle, PT, DPT, CLT-LANA
Julie Adamski, MPT, ATC
Alyson Fowler, DPT
Darlene Derstine
Sara Derstine
Shannon Musselman |
Facility Director/Physical Therapist
Physical
Therapist/Certified Lymphedema Therapist
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist
Clinical Secretary/PT Aide
PT Aide
Co-Facility Secretary
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Rhonda R. Alderfer, MS, PT
Facility Director/
Physical Therapist
Rhonda joined the PHOENIX Rehabilitation and Health Services team in January 2002 serving as
Facility Director and physical therapist of the Harleysville facility.
Her clinical experience is comprised of diverse caseloads including patients with both surgical and non-surgical orthopedic diagnosis.
Outside of the office, Rhonda's interests vary from gardening, biking, and roller blading to traveling.
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EDUCATION
Springfield College, Springfield, MA
Master of Science in Physical Therapy, 2000
Beaver College, Glenside, PA
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, 1996
Montgomery Community College, Blue Bell, PA
Prerequisite course work, 1992-1994
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Physical Therapy Association
Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association
CONTINUING EDUCATION
The North American Sports Medicine Institute
and Advances in Clinical Education,
Orthopedic Management of Lower Injuries, 2001
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PROFESSIONAL PHILOSOPHY...
"I am committed to the profession of Physical Therapy. I stay current with treatment
programs and literature which helps me to provide quality care to all of my patients.
I believe that staying current in my field allows me to better
inform my patients of their condition and plan the best course of treatment for each patient."
PATIENT CARE PHILOSOPHY...
"I am committed to providing my patients with quality care and personalized, one-on-one treatment.
I believe strongly in patient education so patients will understand their treatment plan.
I believe that treatment plans need to be designed to fit the individual needs of the patient
in order to achieve the goals set by both the patient and the therapist."
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Linda McGrath Boyle, PT, DPT, CLT-LANA
Physical Therapist/
Certified Lymphedema
Therapist
Linda joined the
PHOENIX Rehabilitation and Health Services in April 2008,
acting as a staff physical therapist at the Harleysville
outpatient facility. As a long time member of the
Harleysville community, she brings twenty-eight years of
outpatient experience to PHOENIX. Linda’s specialties
include outpatient orthopedics, work injuries, sports
injuries, lymphedema, and cancer rehabilitation. Currently,
Linda resides in the Harleysville area with her husband,
John and their three children, Patrick, Bob and Andrew.
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EDUCATION
Arcadia University
Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2006
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, 1980
CERTIFICATION
Direct Access
Credentialed Clinical Instructor by the APTA
Certified in Manual Lymp Drainage/Complete
Decongestive Therapy, Klose Norton
Certified by Lymphology Association of North
America (LANA)
RECENT TEACHING ENGAGEMENTS
Arcadia University
Doctor of Physical Therapy Program—
Coordinator of Cancer/Lymphedema Units
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
Doctor of Physical Therapy Program—
Lymphedema Lecturer
American Physical Therapy Association—
Southeastern District Meeting—Differential
Diagnosis of Edema Lecture
National Lymphedema Network
Bi-Annual International Conference
Advanced Problem Solving Strategies for
Lymphedema Therapists Lectures |
PROFESSIONAL PHILOSOPHY...
“I am
committed to the profession of physical therapy and remain
up-to-date with current medical evidence and treatment
techniques. Continuing medical education and teaching allows
me to provide excellent clinical care for my patients. My
years of clinical experience have resulted in solid clinical
decision making and good manual skills.”
PATIENT CARE PHILOSOPHY...
“Investing
the time and energy to provide quality care to each
individual patient is a priority. Communicating with each
patient concerning their needs, goals and expectations is
integral to success of physical therapy intervention.”
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"Sincere desire to help with my problem."
~Satisfied Patient,
Harleysville, PA
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