Columbia Physical Therapy Celebrates 17th Anniversary

Doreen and Bob Frank and their staff at Columbia Physical Therapy have been offering physical therapy services in Rennselaer and Columbia counties since June 1987. They take pride in their profession while finding the right formula to build a strong center for rehabilitation. Doreen Frank attributes the success of their office to the commitment from their licensed physical therapists and certified physical therapist assistants to provide a dynamic program for each patient. "Our staff has not only the clinical knowledge to address the needs of our patients but also the dedication to make you motivated to achieve whatever your individual goals are." Whether you are referred for treatment of your sprained ankle or you are recovering from a complex surgery, the common denominator when you leave the office is the whole team makes you feel that you could accomplish your goals.

Licensed physical therapists focus on understanding the musculoskeletal system and how it relates to our every day activities. They assess the individual's joint flexibility, posture, strengths and weaknesses, balance and coordination, muscle spasm or swelling. A physical therapist might analyze the way you walk or run or how you carry out certain tasks like lifting or reaching to see what might be abnormal. Physical therapists have a thorough understanding of anatomy and biomechanics with a strong foundation in science and exercise therefore their intervention addresses how to normalize the imbalances an injury or illnesses causes. In New York, in order to receive physical therapy, you must first ask for a referral from a physician, nurse practitioner, physician's assistant, podiatrist or dentist. A typical day at Columbia Physical Therapy finds the staff working with all ages. You'll find an injured construction worker trying to regain shoulder strength to return to work or a 70 year old retired truck driver recovering from cardiac surgery. High school athletes who needed reconstruction of a torn ligament might be working on gaining flexibility or a driver who was in a car accident is gaining their neck mobility back from a severe whiplash. The atmosphere of enthusiasm is contagious. The Franks certainly found the right staff and the right community to establish their physical therapy practice. Contact Doreen or Bob Frank at 286-3990 or 758-7616 for more information.