Trooper

Physical Therapy • Direct Access • Functional Capacity Evaluation • Massage Therapy

 
 2605 Egypt Road Suite 104
 Trooper, PA 19403
 610-666-1702
 Fax: 610-666-1726

We are conveniently located on the corner of Egypt and Trooper Roads, in the Homer Complex. We are approximately two miles east of the Oaks exit and one mile North of the Trooper exit, both exits off of Route 422.

      Michael Melnick, MSPT, CSCS

     
      Judy Williams
      Amy Silverwood

Facility Director/Physical Therapist/
      Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Facility Secretary
Clinical Secretary/PT Aide

      Michael Melnick, MSPT, CSCS
 

Facility Director/

Physical Therapist/
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Joining the PHOENIX Rehabilitation and Health Services, Inc. team in May 2008, Mike currently serves as Facility Director and Physical Therapist of the Trooper outpatient facility. While specializing in the treatment of orthopedic, sports-related and post-surgical conditions, he is experienced in treating a variety of diagnoses across all age groups. In addition, Mike has earned recognition as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Outside of the office, Mike is an active member in martial arts and holds a first degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. He also provides personal training services and enjoys weight training and conditioning. Mike and his wife Kristine, who is also a physical therapist, presently reside in Audubon, PA.

 EDUCATION
 Widener University
   Master of Science in Physical Therapy, 2001

 University of Delaware
   Bachelor of Arts in Biological Science, 1997


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
For the past several years Mike has worked in

several areas of rehabilitation including the following:
   Orthopedics
   Sports Injuries
   Work-related Injuries
   Post-surgical Care
   Acute Care
   Sub-acute Care
   Geriatric Rehabilitation
   Aquatic Rehabilitation and Exercise
   Chronic Pain

 

CERTIFICATIONS
 Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

  ~National Strength and Conditioning Association

 CPR and AED Certified

  ~American Heart Association

 Certified First Degree Black Belt
  ~World Tae Kwon Do Federation

 Direct Access
 

“I believe the best way to help any patient reach his or her goal is through patient education. We are trained to treat a wide range patients on any given day. For example, one patient’s goal may be to take a walk with his or her loved one without experiencing pain or enduring shortness of breath. Another patient may wish to return to high school or collegiate sports participation. Whichever the case may be, when you take the time to educate a patient about the steps he or she needs to take to achieve his or her individual goal, he or she is more likely to stay on course and succeed.

“I believe I have the personal knowledge and experience, as well as the communication and motivational skills to help anyone, who chooses to walk through the doors of my clinic, to achieve his or her rehabilitation goals.”
 

Subcontracted Service:  Massage Therapy

Subcontracted By:  Lisa Kramer, CMT

Lisa Kramer, CMT   Certified Massage Therapist When not providing Massage Therapy to Clients of PHOENIX Rehabilitation, Lisa’s plans include continuing education which will enable her to better serve her clients. Outside of the office, Lisa likes spending time with her family.

EDUCATION   East-West School of Massage Therapy -           Wyomissing, PA 1998   SPECIALTY TECHNIQUES INCLUDE   Reflexology Soft Tissue Release   Therapeutic Massage Orthopedic Massage   Deep Tissue Massage   Shiatsu/Acupressure   Aromatherapy   Swedish Massage   Cranio Sacral Release—for migraines   Soft Tissue Release   Orthopedic Massage       Massage helps reduce stress and relieve tension from painful or tight muscles. It also increases circulation, reduces Carpal Tunnel symptoms and improves posture. Massage can also relieve symptoms of conditions aggravated by anxiety such as Asthma or Insomnia. Sports Massage has been known to increase performance levels with gains as much as 20 percent while providing optimum performance levels, speeding recovery post injury, preventing serious injuries and even extending the careers of competitive athletes.