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Michael Melnick,
PT, 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
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PATIENT CARE PHILOSOPHY…
“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.”
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