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

Managers and Clinicians

Darrell Becker, MA, PT

• 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

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
• 23 years of clinical experience in Orthopedics
• 18 years of experience in Industrial Rehabilitation

Beth Arminavage, MS, PT

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

Clinicians

Jamie Beasley, MS, PT

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

Carrie Case MS, DPT

• Old Dominion University Bachelors of Science, Exercise Science 2003
• Old Dominion University Doctorate of Physical Therapy 2006
• 3 years of outpatient Orthopaedic experience

Kathy Castellow PT, CHT

• Russell Sage College Bachelors of Science in Physical Therapy 1980
• Certified Hand Therapist 1998
• 27 years of experience with emphasis in Hand Therapy

Andrew Coulter MS, DPT

• High Point University Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science 2005
• Old Dominion University Doctorate of Physical Therapy 2008

Laurie Cumming, BS, PT

• Ithaca College Bachelors of Physical Therapy 1980
• 30 years of Orthopaedic Experience

Deborah Diggs, DPT

• Hampton University Bachelor of Arts in Psychology 2005
• Old Dominion University Doctorate of Physical Therapy 2009

David Gregory, MS, PT

• Old Dominion University Bachelor of Physical Therapy 1981
• Old Dominion University Masters of Physical Therapy 1997
• 29 years of Orthopaedic Experience

Ginger Kurmann Cert. MDT, PT, ATC/L

• University of Missouri Columbia Bachelor in Science in Physical Therapy 1993
• 15 years Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Experience
• MacKenzie credentialed in June 2000

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

Michele Laneve, BS, PT

• BS degree in Sports Medicine, University of Virginia, 1986
• BS degree in Physical Therapy, VCU-Medical College of Virginia, 1988
• 21 years of experience in both Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics. Sports Medicine experience includes working with professional (from NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and NASCAR), college, and high-school athletes.

Rebecca McLain, DPT

• Old Dominion University Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science 2005
• Old Dominion University Doctorate of Physical Therapy 2009
• 1 year of Orthopaedic Experience

Holly Nealon, MPT

• MS degree in Physical Therapy, Duquesne University, 2000
• 7 years of clinical experience in Orthopedics

Claire Reyes MS, DPT

• BS in Exercise Physiology, Longwood College, 2001
• Doctor of Physical Therapy, VCU-Medical College of Virginia, 2004
• 5 years of clinical experience in Orthopaedics

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

Stacey Sterner, MS, PT

• BS degree in Physical Therapy, Boston University, 1992
• Foot and Ankle Coordinator
• 14 years of clinical experience in Orthopedics

Corynn James, OTR/L

• University of Louisiana Bachelors in Occupational Therapy
• 17 years of clinical experience in Occupational Therapy

Sabrina Letner, OTR/L, CHT

• Elizabeth Town College Bachelor of Arts in Science 1993
• Certified Hand Therapist 2007
• 7 years of Orthopaedic experience

Ruth Tubb OTR/L, CHT

• Middle Georgia College 1988
• Medical College of Georgia Bachelors in Occupational Therapy 1990
• Certified Hand Therapist 2000
• American Society of Hand Therapy 1994-present
• 20 years of Occupational Therapy experience
• 18 years of Hand experience

Jimmy Allen, BS

• Kent State University Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology with a Sports Medicine minor
• 10 years Orthopaedic Experience
• American College of Sports Medicine Health Fitness Instructor Certification

Christopher Ashcraft, BS

• Averett University Bachelors in Science in Sports Medicine and Physical Wellness
• 3 years Orthopaedic Experience

Ryan Davis, BS

• George Mason University Bachelors in Health, Fitness, and Recreation Resources with a concentration in Exercise Science
• 1 years Orthopaedic Experience

Mark Gilligan, BS

• Old Dominion University Bachelors in Science in Exercise Science
• 6 years Orthopaedic and Work Conditioning experience

Andrew Lantz, BS

• Virginia Tech Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise

Heather Wilson, BS

• Old Dominion University Bachelors in Science in Exercise Science
• 1 year Orthopaedic experience

Michelle Brackett COTA

• Tidewater Community College Associates Degree
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
• 1 year of Orthopaedic experience

Christina Garrett, LPTA

• Fairmont State College Associates of Science 2003
• 6 years Orthopaedic Experience

Janet Noe, LPTA

• Tidewater Community College Associates of Applied Science 1986
• 23 years Orthopaedic Experience

Morgan Parker, LPTA

• Tidewater Community College Associates of Applied Science 1991
• 18 years of Orthopaedic Experience

Robin Webb COTA

• Tidewater Community College Associates Degree
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
• 6 years of Orthopaedic experience

Karen Woody, PT Aide

• Physical Therapy Technician 13 years

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