Select Physical Therapy

The first friendly voice on the phone, the first smile you see, the first helping hand you need.

Throughout August, we're celebrating Patient Service Specialist Month. These fantastic team members act as the heartbeat of our centers, from managing schedules and appointments, answering patient questions, working with insurance companies and keeping everything running seamlessly.

Join us in sharing appreciation for these dedicated professionals!

Meet the Bannon brothers, Thomas and Matthew, javelin throwers and juniors at Rockville High School. During this track season, both suffered injuries that derailed their progress. Thomas injured his elbow and sprained his UCL, while Matthew injured his back.

The brothers came to our Vernon, CT, center for help. Physical Therapist Mike Miller worked tirelessly with both athletes to ensure they could return to competition before the season concluded.

For Thomas’ sprained UCL, the therapy included gentle range-of-motion exercises, gradual strengthening of the elbow muscles and techniques to reduce inflammation and promote healing. Mike also focused on progressive loading and functional exercises to restore Thomas’ javelin-throwing mechanics.

Matthew’s rehabilitation focused on his injured back, incorporating core stabilization exercises, stretching and flexibility routines and strengthening exercises for the back and surrounding muscles. He also worked on injury prevention using posture correction and body mechanics training.

Thanks to their hard work and Mike’s expertise, the Bannon brothers returned to compete in the Class MM State Championship meet. Thomas took first place, and Matthew secured second. Both qualified for the State Opens, with Thomas placing first and Matthew third, earning them spots in the New England and National competitions. They competed at a high level and hoped to continue throwing the javelin in college after completing their senior year.

Congratulations to Thomas and Matthew Bannon on their remarkable achievements and dedication. We look forward to seeing what you accomplish next.

No matter your sport or level of competition, our expert physical and occupational therapists are dedicated to helping you stay at the top of your game. We specialize in treating athletes from all disciplines, ensuring you recover from injuries and achieve your best. You can count on us to support your journey to peak performance and health.

We love seeing in the news. USA Today recently published an article about the common yet dreaded ACL injury, with a shout-out to physical therapy's role in prevention and recovery. Read it here: https://bit.ly/3We599U.

Watch as Physical Therapist Caroline Jaycox discusses the expertise required for this rehabilitation journey and the role physical therapists play in helping athletes return to their sport.

When choosing one of our Select Sports Centers of Excellence, athletes can take advantage of cutting-edge technology and the expertise of sports medicine physical therapists who undergo advanced training to help them on their journey to excellence.

Kaiya Scarpo is on her game and has even signed to play soccer in college. Lingering low back pain, however, has created challenges to her success and growth as an athlete.

Wanting to ensure she was prepared for college, she sought the advice of a spinal surgeon. This surgeon identified bulging disks and impingements upon review of an MRI. Kaiya was referred to Select Physical Therapy to address her issues and experience .

Physical Therapist Tim Gray and team created a tailored program for her. They implemented a core and lower extremity strengthening program as well as a core stabilization plan focused on rotational stability. "After my second week in PT, I had goalkeeper training," she said. "And, landing did not hurt." After several visits, she reported zero pain with her activities after always having nagging low back pain.

"I am going back into it with a lot of exercise and knowledge to help my preventative therapy on my own," she shared.

We can't wait to see you on the pitch, Kaiya! Stay healthy and get those shutouts. Thank you for choosing us on your rehabilitation journey.

It's time for the 's third annual Select Medical Cup! We are excited to be a big part of one of the marquee national pickleball tournaments of the year.

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Lori Schwichtenberg is a fighter. Her original cancer diagnosis of breast cancer ended up becoming something more. It became metastatic and moved to her bone. She needed a rod surgically placed in her left femur.

After some in-home therapy, her physicians referred Lori to Select Physical Therapy for care. ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation Physical Therapist Scott Kramer completed her initial evaluation and created a custom program to get Lori moving without crutches.

"I am still active in treatments," she said. "Scott is so great at tailoring our frequency of visits to what works for me."

While working on strengthening and mobility, Scott used different exercises to challenge Lori each session and boost her confidence. She also worked hard on her at-home exercise program to return to hiking, camping and walking her dogs without assistance.

"He pushed me to feel confident in walking unassisted and really helped me to get where I am now," she said. "Just this week, I was able to walk my two Aussie dogs solo."

Lori, you continue to inspire us with your strength and perseverance. We are so pleased to hear you left those crutches behind and are beginning to meet your physical therapy goals. Keep fighting, and thank you for choosing us on your rehabilitation journey.

An open letter to WNBA star Cameron Brink as she faces recovery from a torn ACL:

Dear Cameron,

On behalf of everyone who works day in and day out to help athletes overcome injuries, we wanted to share this message with you:

We know how you feel. We have shared this journey with countless athletes who, despite their best efforts, face a recovery process that will take time, energy, belief, will and grit.

We know you can do it. The same strength that brought you to the pinnacle of your sport will help you navigate the journey ahead, and you will not be alone. The voices of your trusted medical team, your family, teammates, friends and fans will rise above the rumblings of doubt and negativity that all athletes hear in times like these. Listen to the voices that matter, and know that a finish line awaits you.

We can’t wait to see your comeback story unfold. We celebrate your accomplishments: past, present, and future. You have reached this point in your career not because your best days are behind you but because they lie ahead.

See you next season,
Select Medical

Every athlete deserves a team that supports them when they are going through something hard. At Select Medical and our Outpatient Division family of brands, our sports medicine team is committed to helping you return to play so that you can write your own comeback story.

Happy Father’s Day! Today we celebrate all the amazing dads who inspire us with their strength, resilience and dedication. Enjoy your special day, and thank you for all you do.

Who could use a vacation?

Our extensive network of physical therapy centers ensures you receive quality care no matter where your summer travels take you. In many cases, you don't need a prescription. Rest assured, you'll receive the same exceptional care from any of our brands. Just check out our "find a location" page to locate a center near you - or wherever you are headed!

Firefighter Chris Vliet lost part of his finger in an accident. In honor of Hand Therapy Week, watch how our dedicated hand therapists helped Chris overcome his injury, regain strength and return to firefighting.