Recognized as a leader in Orthopaedic care in the Hampton Roads area, Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialists (AOS) initiated Physical Therapy and Hand Therapy services in 2004 to better serve their patients. Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialists Physical Therapy (AOSPT) now has 3 locations in Virginia Beach and Norfolk. Each of the recently constructed, 3,000 ft. facilities are staffed with experienced Licensed Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Certified Hand Therapists, committed to provide the highest quality of care. Each facility possesses advanced technology and the latest in state-of-the-art rehabilitative equipment to assist in the recovery process of our patients.

Each patient referred receives a therapy evaluation with a plan of care developed and also shared with the treating physician. A goal oriented treatment program will be initiated by the appropriate therapist, designed to treat the orthopaedic problem(s) and return the injured patient to an active lifestyle at home and at work. The treatment progression will include instruction and education on protective body mechanics to facilitate healing and protect from future injury; manual skills to stretch, mobilize, or stabilize a joint(s) to restore proper functional motion; therapeutic exercises and functional activity training to improve motion, muscle strength, and stabilization endurance capacity of the orthopaedic areas involved.

The various Programs offered at each location include:

• Hand Therapy  
  
• Knee and Shoulder Orthopedics
• Spine Rehabilitation
  • McKenzie Approach
  • Stabilization and Postural Training
  • Back School/Education
• Sports Medicine
• Foot and Ankle
• Total Joints (knee, hip, and shoulder)
• Return to Work  
  
  • Functional Capacity Evaluations
  • Impairment Ratings
  • Ergonomic Job Analysis
  • Post-offer employment Screening
  • Work Conditioning

Manager and Clinicians

Darrell Becker, MA, PT
Director
BS degree in Physical Therapy, VCU- Medical College of Virginia, 1986
MA degree, Exercise Physiology, University of Maryland, 1981
21 years of clinical experience in Orthopedics

Robert Finch, MS, PT, MDT
Facility Manager
MS degree in Physical Therapy, VCU-Medical College of Virginia, 1997
BS degree, Biology, Washburn University, 1985
McKenzie Certified Spine Practitioner
10 years of clinical experience in Orthopedics

Cindy Cooper, OTR/L, CHT
Certified Hand Therapist, 1992
BS degree in Occupational Therapy, Medical University of South Carolina, 1987
Organized the Tidewater Hand Study Group, 1995
Member of the Advisory Board for Tidewater Community College COTA Program
BS, Occupational Therapy, University of South Carolina,
19 years of clinical experience in OT
16 years of clinical experience in Hand Therapy

Cindy Free, LPTA, CDE II
Industrial Rehabilitation Coordinator
Associates degree, Physical Therapy Assistant, Tidewater Community College, 1986
Certified Disability Examiner II from NADEP, 1997
21 years of clinical experience in Orthopedics
16 years of experience in Industrial Rehabilitation

Clinicians

Beth Arminavage, MS, PT
MS Degree in Physical Therapy, College Misericordia, 2004
Work Conditioning Coordinator, Norfolk location
3 years of clinical experience in Orthopedics

Diane Johnson, MOTR/L, CHT
Certified Hand Therapist
MA degree in Occupational Therapy, University of Southern Maine, 1999
8 years of clinical experience in OT, and 1 year as a CHT

Stacey Sterner, MS, PT
BS degree in Physical Therapy, Boston University, 1992
Foot and Ankle Coordinator
14 years of clinical experience in Orthopedics

Holly Nealon, MPT
MS degree in Physical Therapy, Duquesne University, 2000
7 years of clinical experience in Orthopedics

Michele Laneve, BS, PT
BS degree in Physical Therapy, VCU-Medical College of Virginia, 1988
19 years of clinical experience in Orthopedics

Andrea Schott, PT, ATC
MS degree in Physical Therapy, Washington University, St. Louis, 2001
BS degree in Athletic Training, University of Indianapolis, 1999
6 years of clinical experience in Orthopedics

Jamie Beasley, MS, PT
MS degree in Physical Therapy, Northeastern University, Boston, MA 2002
5 years of clinical experience in Orthopedics

Julie Anuszkiewicz, MSPT, ATC, CSCS
MS degree in Physical Therapy, St. Francis University, Lorretto, PA, 2004
Certified Athletic trainer
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
3 years of clinical experience in Orthopedics


Contact Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialists today to learn more about our physical therapy and rehab services.