Hours of Operation: 7:30 A.M. – 6:30 P.M Monday - Thursday 7:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M Friday Closed for Lunch from 12:00 P.M. to 1:00 P.M. Phone: (561) 841-0666

Our physical therapists here at Palm Beach Sportsmedicine are focused on giving high quality, one-on-one care to all of our patients. We offer individualized, hands on treatment approaches in order to maximize physical function, allowing patients to return to their jobs and lifestyles as soon as possible.

A physical therapist uses a variety of techniques for treating their patients. Stretching and strengthening programs are tailored to each patient’s specific problem. The therapists may also mobilize a joint, massage a muscle, or apply additional therapies, such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, hot packs, and ice.

 

About our Physical Therapists:

	Christine Maale, MSPT, DPT Christine Welsh is the Physical Therapy Clinic Director here at Palm Beach Sportsmedicine. She received her Masters Degree in Physical Therapy from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts in 2004. Christine has always specialized in outpatient physical therapy and specifically sports medicine. Upon moving to Florida in 2005, Christine helped with the opening of the Palm Beach Sportsmedicine and Orthopaedics’ Physical Therapy clinic.
	Kelly Prisco, DPT Kelly Prisco received her Bachelors of Science in Biology from Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut in 2000. She continued her education at the University of St. Augustine receiving a Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2003. Kelly has worked in outpatient orthopaedic and pulmonary rehabilitation for the majority of her career. She also worked in the neurological unit at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center in Las Vegas, Nevada where she specialized in brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. What should I wear to my Physical Therapy Treatments?
2. How many treatments should I expect to receive?
3. How long are the treatments each day?
4. What should I expect when I come in for my treatment?
5. What should I do if I need to cancel my appointment for the day?

1. What should I wear to my Physical Therapy Treatments?
Since you want to allow the therapist as much access to the injured area, you will want to wear loose fitting clothing such as gym attire to your appointment. You may also want to wear tennis shoes, especially if you have a lower extremity injury.

2. How many treatments should I expect to receive?
Each patient’s treatment will vary according to the type of injury they have sustained. The average treatment plan is 2-3 times a week for approximately 4-6 weeks.

3. How long are the treatments each day?
The treatment lasts approximately one hour per session.

4. What should I expect when I come in for my treatment?
Each treatment will vary from patient to patient according to their specific problem. We utilize a variety of different techniques to assure that our patients obtain maximal recovery. Some examples of our treatment methods are:
i. Range Of Motion
ii. Strengthening
iii. Ultrasound
iv. Electrical Stimulation
v. Balance Training
vi. Heat and Ice
vii. Patient Education

5. What should I do if I need to cancel my appointment for the day?
Please call (561) 841-0666 to cancel and we will be more than happy to reschedule your appointment for another time or day. We do ask that all patients call our office to cancel, even if it is a last minute cancellation.

Please feel free to download the following forms and bring them to your initial physical therapy visit in order to save time prior to your appointment.

• Medical History Form
• Patient Consent Form for Physical Therapy
• Pain Diagram

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