As a Physical Therapist with 25 years of experience, and ongoing education, I have specialized in working with athletes across all age groups. Throughout my career, I have treated numerous athletes, particularly those grappling with knee injuries, including ACL injuries. My expertise extends to lower extremity biomechanics and postsurgical rehabilitation, with a focus on aiding athletes in their r
eturn to sport safely. I take great pride in the quality of care I provide and have worked hard to seek out programs aimed at reducing the risk of reinjury among my athletes. My knowledge base has been significantly enhanced by recent training under Dr. Christopher Powers PT, PhD. Dr. Powers' research focuses on how altered kinematics, kinetics, and muscular actions contribute to lower-extremity injuries. As the co-director of the Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Research Laboratory and director of the bio kinesiology program at the University of Southern California, Dr. Powers is world renowned for his research into lower extremity injury and rehabilitation. Following the completion of Dr. Powers' intensive six-month course on advanced functional biomechanics of the lower quarter, I not only expanded my expertise beyond that of my peers in the state but also replicated Dr. Powers' biomechanics lab. At the East Coast Movement Performance Institute East Coast MPI), we employ cutting-edge technology to assess strength, motor recruitment, and movement patterns. We utilize multiple levels of technology, which include state-of-the-art equipment for return-to-sport testing, ensuring that we provide highly advanced services to our clients. Utilizing tools such as isometric dynamometry, surface EMG for muscle recruitment analysis, and movement capture technology, we objectively evaluate athletes' abilities and identify potential areas of concern to mitigate the risk of reinjury. Dr. Powers' comprehensive return-to-sport evaluation is a cornerstone of our approach. By analyzing six athletic movements through high-speed video capture, we assess various aspects of an athlete's movement mechanics. From trunk alignment to foot placement, we meticulously evaluate every detail to gauge an athlete's readiness to return to sport with minimized risk. Moreover, these assessments can be applied preventatively to gauge injury risk in uninjured athletes. With the increasing prevalence of sports injuries, particularly among younger athletes, our mission at East Coast MPI is to minimize injury risks and enhance athletic performance across all sports. I am eager to explore the possibility of establishing an educational partnership with the university, providing advanced rehabilitation and training services to your athletes. Such collaboration has demonstrated efficacy in reducing both initial injury rates and the likelihood of reinjury while optimizing athletic performance. I look forward to meeting you and having the opportunity to discuss this further.
