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Harleysville

Physical Therapy • Direct Access • Functional Capacity Evaluation • Lymphedema Treatment


 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:

      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.



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

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."




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.



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.”
 

 

"Sincere desire to help with my problem."

~Satisfied Patient, Harleysville, PA

 

 

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