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Greater Rochester Physical Therapy


Thank you for considering us for your physical therapy needs. At GRPT, our goal is to return you to your optimal level of function at home, work, and play. We are dedicated to providing high quality physical therapy treatment in conjunction with wellness and prevention programs. Our emphasis on education and home exercise programs are the keys to successfully treating and preventing recurrence of injury.

It is important to us that you are treated with respect and kindness in a professional and caring environment. We look forward to helping achieve your goals.


WHY CHOOSE US?

20 years of experience with thousands of satisfied patients (see testimonials

Highly trained professional staff who are continually advancing their skills and knowledge

We respect your time by being on time

Variety of appointment times including early morning, lunch, and evening hours

Clean, well equipped facilities

Warm friendly environment

Conveniently located clinics with plenty of free and easily accessible parking


WHAT TO EXPECT?


During your first visit at GRPT, a physical therapist will perform an evaluation. This will include a review of your health history and a thorough assessment of your physical condition. Based upon our findings, we will work with you to customize a program that will meet you long-term goals. This program may include one or more of the following:

Manual therapy techniques (eg. mobilization, manipulation, range of motion, massage)

An individualized exercise program (including a home program)

Education (to allow self management of symptoms)

Ultrasound, electric stimulation, biofeedback, heat, ice, iontophoresis, low level light therapy (cold laser)

Based on progress toward your goals, follow-up visits will be utilized to advance your physical therapy program.









Specialties

Orthopedics
Our expertise in the treatment of orthopedic injury is based upon a thorough evaluation of your current problem as well as a detailed health history. These components allow us to formulate a rehabilitation program that is tailored specifically to your needs. Based on our findings, we will prescribe any combination of strength training, flexibility, manual techniques, and/or modalities (such as ultrasound, electric stimulation, light therapy, iontophoresis, moist heat, or cold packs). We can help you achieve your rehabilitation goals in these areas:

Rotator Cuff Tear
Surgical Rehabilitation
Tendontis
Bursitis
Patellarfemoral Pain Syndrome (PTPS)
Illobial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
Neck and Back Pain
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Plantar Fascitis
Muscle Strains
Joint and Ligament Sprains
Arthritis Management
Dislocation and Subluxation

Surgical Rehabilitation
At GRPT, we work directly with your surgeon to insure that your rehabilitation progresses as expected. Our skilled therapists are constantly updating their knowledge about the latest procedures and the best rehab protocols for all types of surgery. We utilize your surgeon's specific post-operative protocol (when specified) to progress your rehab. We look forward to working with you and your surgeon to return you to your optimum level of function at home, work, or play.

Sports Rehabilitation
We understand how important a quick return to activity is to our patients. For that reason, Sport Rehabilitation at GRPT centers on a timely and safe return to athletics, while reducing the risk for recurrence. In order to prescribe a program tailored to your exact needs, our initial focus is on thorough evaluation of your injury. Once an appropriate program is in place, additional emphasis is placed on prevention and a time-table for return to sport.

Spinal Rehabilitation
GRPT's highly skilled staff is proficient with evaluation and treatment of disorders of the spine, including spinal stenosis, herniated/protruded discs, muscle strains, osteoarthritis, to name a few. Our therapists employ a McKenzie (mechanical diagnosis and treatment) based evaluation and treatment model to maximize your success and return you to optimal function.


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office locations

  • Greater Rochester Physical Therapy-Pittsford

    140 Office Park Way

    Pittsford, NY 14534

    P: 585 387-7180

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    Hours of Operation

     Monday, Wednesday, Thusday   10am-7pm

      Tuesday, Friday             8am-12noon


  • Greater Rochester Physical Therapy-Webster

    2000 Empire Blvd Building 2

    Webster, NY 14580

    P: 585 671-1030

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    Hours of Operation

    Mon & Wed    7a-8pm
    Tues                7a-6pm
    Thur                 7a-6pm
    Fri                     7a-5pm




staff profiles

  • Scott Pugliese, PT,CSCS

    Co-Founder- Webster

    585 671-1030


    Biography


    Scott has over 25 years of experience in the physical therapy field and is co-founder of Greater Rochester Physical Therapy. He is also a Certified ...[more]

  • Susan Parker, PT

    Co-Founder- Webster

    585 671-1030


    Biography



    Susan graduated from Ithaca College's physical therapy program and is co-founder of Greater Rochester Physical Therapy. She has over 20 years of e...[more]

  • Gretchen Roman, PT,DPT

    Clinical Director -Pittsford

    585 381-7180


    Biography

     
    Gretchen joined GRPT as a licensed physical therapist and certified sign language interpreter in the spring of 2008. She graduated with a Bach...[more]

  • Daniela Morone, PT, MBA

    Senior Therapist/ Clinical Quality Coordinator

    585 671-1030


    Biography

    Daniela graduated from the University of Buffalo in 1996 with a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy. She also received her Master's in Business Admi...[more]

  • Jennie Donofrio, PT,DPT,CSCS

    Physical Therapist

    585 671-1030


    Biography

    Jennie graduated from the University at Buffalo with a BS in Exercise Science in 2006. She continued on there to receive her DPT in 2009 (and received...[more]

  • Merideth Mark, PT

    Physical Therapist


    Biography

    Meredith graduated from the University of Buffalo in 1994 with a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science. In 1998, she graduated from Western University...[more]

  • Kathleen Buccieri, PT,DPT,MS,PCS

    Physical Therapist, Pediatric Clinical Specialist

    585 671-1030


    Biography

     Kathy is a full time Associate Professor and the Director of Clinical Education in the department of physical therapy for Ithaca College.  ...[more]