Fran McDonald, PT, DPT
Clinical Director/Owner
Doctor of Physical Therapy

"I don't believe that a patient of ours should ever have to 'wait' to get better. If you are in pain, I will help relieve your pain rapidly - and as completely as possible."

WHEN YOU'RE HURTING, YOU WANT IMMEDIATE RELIEF.
THAT'S WHY I'M HERE.

I have dedicated my life to the rapid relief of my patient's pain. I want to help you feel better as quickly as possible, so you can get back to work, get back into the game, get back to your life - free of pain.

MY EDUCATION AND SPECIALIZED TRAINING HAVE GIVEN ME THE SKILLS TO OFFER YOU A HIGHER LEVEL OF CARE.

Physical therapists are health care professionals who have learned how to assess joint motion, muscle strength and endurance, the function of the heart and lungs, and the performance of all areas of the body. With the education and training I have received, as well as the course work and advanced training that I will continue to take, I have the skills to give you fast and effective treatment of your pain.

CREDENTIALS:
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Registered Physical Therapist, State of Indiana
Certified as FCE instructor
Specializing in manual therapy, and orthopedic therapy
Former high school football, basketball, and baseball coach

EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy
DAEMEN College, Amherst, New York
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Pre-Professional Studies and Theology
University of NOTRE DAME, Notre Dame, Indiana
Doctorate in Physical Therapy
Boston University, Boston, MA

SPECIALIZED TRAINING:

Orthopedic Therapy

• Orthopedic medicine; Cyriax's nonsurgical approach for physicians and physical therapists
• Diagnosis and treatment of muscle imbalances and musculoskeletal disorders

Sports Therapy

• Evaluation, treatment, and prevention of musculoskeletal disorders
• Mobilization of the nervous system
• Orthopedic physical therapy course work: The Wrist and Hand; Lumbar Spine; Upper Extremity; Lower Extremity

Manual Therapy

• Medical exercise therapy
• Pain control and management of the head, face and neck, i.e. TMJ therapy
• Examination and rehabilitation of the shoulder
• Industrial rehabilitation of the shoulder
• FCE (Functional Capacity Evaluation)
• Chain reaction of the shoulder
• The Mulligan Concept: Mobilization with movement
• The McKenzie Approach: Lumbar spine
• The McConnell Patellofemoral treatment plan
• The McConell Approach to the problem shoulder

TO STAY ABREAST OF THE LATEST AND MOST INNOVATIVE PAIN RELIEF PROCEDURES, I'M ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN MY PROFESSION.

MEMBER OF:

• American Physical Therapy Association, Sports, Orthopedic, and Private Practice Sections
• United Society of Physiotherapists
• Strength Training Society