About Powers Physio-Fit Physical Therapy P.C.
Welcome to Powers Physio-Fit Physical Therapy P.C. It is the mission of this practice to provide you as an individual with optimal care thus allowing you to achieve your health and wellness goals. A personalized one on one approach is given to each patient. Powers Physio-Fit Physical Therapy is a team approach between you the Patient, your Physical Therapist and your Physician. Physical Therapists restore, develop, and preserve optimal physical performance.
Today’s Physical Therapist serves a dynamic comprehensive role in both health care and wellness by improving and maintaining the quality of life for millions of Americans. Physical Therapists also help conditions associated with loss of mobility through medical, fitness, and wellness programs that achieve healthy and active lifestyles. Physical Therapists are educated in understanding the interaction of all body systems for the medically ill and healthy individual. A Physical Therapists unique understanding of Anatomy, Physiology, and Body Movement allows you to be treated as a whole person.
A Physical Therapist uses a hands on approach that begins with your personal interview discussing a review of your medical/functional problems, your personal health and wellness goals, and a diagnostic examination. On your initial visit a formal plan of care addressing your problems and goals will be tailored to meet your specific needs, A treatment plan will be customized for your condition including strengthening, stabilizing and stretching restricted/injured structures to restore normal pain free range of motion. You will be taught and instructed to perform or not perform specific exercises that will improve movement and proper muscle balance. Postural correction and body alignment will be assessed and corrections will be incorporated into both your home and work environment, Modalities including heat, cold, massage, ultrasound, electrical stimulation as well as laser will be implemented as needed into your program to treat your pain, inflammation and swelling. A Home Exercise Program is also an integral part of your plan of care. Mind Body programs are offered as well.
Experience the limitless potential of Physical Well Being at Powers Physio-Fit Physical Therapy!
Today’s Physical Therapist serves a dynamic comprehensive role in both health care and wellness by improving and maintaining the quality of life for millions of Americans. Physical Therapists also help conditions associated with loss of mobility through medical, fitness, and wellness programs that achieve healthy and active lifestyles. Physical Therapists are educated in understanding the interaction of all body systems for the medically ill and healthy individual. A Physical Therapists unique understanding of Anatomy, Physiology, and Body Movement allows you to be treated as a whole person.
A Physical Therapist uses a hands on approach that begins with your personal interview discussing a review of your medical/functional problems, your personal health and wellness goals, and a diagnostic examination. On your initial visit a formal plan of care addressing your problems and goals will be tailored to meet your specific needs, A treatment plan will be customized for your condition including strengthening, stabilizing and stretching restricted/injured structures to restore normal pain free range of motion. You will be taught and instructed to perform or not perform specific exercises that will improve movement and proper muscle balance. Postural correction and body alignment will be assessed and corrections will be incorporated into both your home and work environment, Modalities including heat, cold, massage, ultrasound, electrical stimulation as well as laser will be implemented as needed into your program to treat your pain, inflammation and swelling. A Home Exercise Program is also an integral part of your plan of care. Mind Body programs are offered as well.
Experience the limitless potential of Physical Well Being at Powers Physio-Fit Physical Therapy!
About Regina Powers
Regina Powers P.T., M.S., D.P.T.
Regina Powers P.T., M.S., D.P.T. is a licensed Physical Therapist with over 39 years experience in the field of Physical Therapy. Regina graduated from the State University of New York at Stony Brook Allied Health in 1984 with the highest of school honors. She obtained her Masters of Science in Health Care Policy and Management in 2003 and her Clinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) at Stony Brook in 2008. Her experience in Physical Therapy includes but not limited to Acute Care, Rehabilitation, Hand, Orthopedics, Sports Injury and Prevention, Wellness, Pre and Post Operative Care, Joint Replacement, Medical Exercise Programs, Fitness, Care of the Elderly, Neuromuscular Rehabilitation, Arthritis, Strains, Sprains, Auto-Immune disease, transplants and Chronic Medical/Pain conditions.
Certifications/Affiliations:
American Physical Therapy Association
CPR certified Certified Weight Trainer - International Weight Lifting Association Upon graduating from one of the top accredited Schools of Physical Therapy, Regina Powers P.T, M.S., D.P.T. has completed a multitude of continuing education courses. This affords her the opportunity to stay abreast of the current concepts in the field of Physical Therapy. Continuing Education: Orthopedic Sports Medicine Forum, Winthrop University Hospital New Life Center Shoulder and Elbow Update: Arthroscopy to Arthroplasty - New-York Columbia Presbyterian, NYC The Shoulder Complex: Assessment and Management - North Shore University Hospital The New Foot and Ankle Biomechanics and Orthotics, A Flight of Feet - APTA Conference The Medical Aspects of Tennis - Lenox Hill Hospital Diagnosis and Treatment of Muscle Imbalances Associated with Musculoskeletal Pain - Shirley Sahrmann, Southside Hospital Spirituality and Health; Implications for Clinical Practice - HIP, NY NY Clinical Adaptation of Muscle to Exercise - Lynn Wallace, Southside Hospital Motor Control in the Neurologically Disabled - Dr. Arthur Nelsen Jr., Southside Hospital The Knee: an in-depth Study - George Davis, North Shore Hospital Introduction to Spinal Evaluation and Manipulations - Rich Nyberg, N.Y., N.Y. Current Concepts in the Design of Hip Implants - Garden City, N.Y. Lower Limb Prosthetics Update - NYU, N.Y. Medical Imaging - SUNY at Stony Brook, NY Pharmocology Topics in Rehabilitation - SUNY at Stony Brook, NY Exercise Physiology - SUNY at Stony Brook, NY Evidence Based Practice Differential Diagnosis “1st Annual Department of Orthopedic Surgery Division of Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Sports Medicine Update: Controversies In Sports Medicine” - Stony Brook University, SB, NY
“2nd Annual Department of Orthopedic Surgery Division of Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Sports Medicine Update:Controversies In Sports Medicine” - Stony Brook University, SB, NY “Clinical Symposium:A Multidisciplinary Approach to Treating the Cyclist Across Age, Gender, Injury” - NYU School of Medicine, New York , NY "3rd Annual Department of Orthopedic Surgery Division of Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Sports Medicine Update: Controversies In Sports Medicine” - Stony Brook University, SB, NY "Sports Medicine Symposium: Controversies in Sports Medicine", Stony Brook Orthopedics "Cycling Symposium: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Treating the Cyclist Across Age, Gender and Injury", NYU Langone "3rd annual Sports Medicine Symposium/Stony Brook Medicine, Women in Sports" "3rd Annual Division of Orthopedic Surgery Division of Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy/Sports Medicine Update", Stony Brook Orthopedics Friday June 14, 2013 "All Things Sports/Advanced Treatment of the Injured Athlete", North Shore LIJ February 28th 2015 "All Things Sports: Advances in Prevention, Performance and Preservation", Northwell Health "All Things Sports: Weekend Warriors to All Stars", Northwell Health March 11, 2017 "The ABC's of Spine Care", Northwell Health "Common Limitations in Function Following Treatment for Breast Cancer: Implications for Rehabilitation" "All Things Joints: The current State of Preservation to Reconstruction", Northwell Health "HSS Rehabilitation Hip Preservation Certification "2023 Annual HSS Sports Medicine Symposium" Attended Lecture series; “Shoulder instability”. Michael J. Sileo, MD. “Rotator Cuff Injuries”. Philip L. Schrank, MD. “Patellar Instability” Gregg J. Jarit, MD “Diagnosis and Management of Concussions” Hayley C. Rintel Queller, MD “Back Pain & Lumbar Stenosis” Morgan N. Chen, MD “Carpal Tunnel Syndrome” Steven M. Puopolo, MD “Current Concepts in ACL Reconstruction”. Michael J. Sileo, MD “Shoulder Arthritis” Philip Schrank, MD “Meniscus Repair and Reconstruction”. Gregg Jaritt, MD “Rotator Cuff Tears: Evaluation a. Management”. Michael Sileo, M.D. “Sideline Sports Management and Decision Making”, Nayley Queller MD, Gregg Jarit, MD “Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and Rehabilitation”, Sathish J. Subbaiah, MD “Shoulder Instability 2012”. Philip Schrank, M.D. “Hip Arthroscopy: Labral Tears and Femoroacetablular Impingement”. Michael J. Sileo, M.D. "Saw Bone Demonstration of Computer Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty and Ligament Balancing", Mather Hospital/Dr. Michael Fracchia |