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Dr. Scott Biely PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, MTC, received a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy and a Master’s Degree in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy from the University of Pittsburgh, a Doctorate of Physical Therapy Degree from the University of St. Augustine, and a PhD degree in Rehabilitation Science from Drexel University. Dr. Biely is certified in Manual Therapy through the University of St. Augustine and is a Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy. 

He is an Associate Professor at Neumann University, where he teaches in the Physical Therapy Program, and also works clinically at Optimum Physical Therapy, specializing in the treatment of spinal dysfunction.   His research interests include spinal stability, motor control of the lumbar spine, and effects of lumbar spine manipulation.

Mr. Kris Heintzelman PT, DPT, OCS, MDT. graduated with a doctorate in physical therapy from Arcadia University in 2003. During his 12 years in the clinic, he has gained the most experience in orthopaedics, particularly the spine. In 2010, he was certified in the McKenzie method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy. Kris is a clinical instructor, and he has experience as a lab instructor for Arcadia University and Widener University. Currently, he is part of the multi-disciplinary concussion program at Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital, and he has initiated an orthopedics cervical spine mentoring program for other staff therapists.

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Donna graduated from Thomas Jefferson University in 1992 with her Master’s degree in physical therapy. The majority of her career has been devoted to the management and training of young athletes from the novice to Olympic level. Her focus has been on injury prevention and treatment of the adolescent athlete who experience concussions and musculoskeletal injuries. Donna has been a Board-certified Sports Clinical Specialist and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist for over 12 years. She lectures nationally on the treatment of the young athlete and has published numerous clinical commentaries’ in both national and international journals on this topic. Her April 2012 article in the International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy discusses the on-field identification and emergency management of the concussed athlete. In addition to writing, Donna often serves as content editor for various sports medicine publications including text books, home study courses and patient education materials. Besides being a full-time clinician in the Neuro center at Bryn Mawr Rehab, Donna is an adjunct instructor for both Arcadia University and Weidner University physical therapy curriculums and an Emergency Response Instructor for the American Physical Therapy Association.

Mary has been a practicing physical therapist since 1974, assessing and treating patients with both orthopedic and neurological diagnoses.  She received her BS in biology in 1971 from Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia, PA, her BS in physical therapy in 1974 from Temple University, Philadelphia, PA and her MEd in Health with a Gerontology concentration from West Chester University, West Chester, PA. 

Mary has worked primarily with adults, but has experience treating young athletes as well as children with hypertonicity or hypotonicity.   Pursuing her interest in yoga as a healing modality, Mary received her 200-hour yoga teacher certification at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, Stockbridge, MA. in 2010, and incorporates the principles of yoga breathing and movement into her treatment programs. 

YOGA AS A MODALITY TO IMPROVE BALANCE

Yoga asanas can be used to enhance balance, strength, stability as well as flexibility.  There are many asanas that provide challenges to balance while also training stability and strength in the body.  Yoga breathing and focus on the moment can bring the patient increased awareness of the body in space which also can improve proprioceptive feedback and enhance balance. Yoga asanas can be modified so than anyone can perform them safely and receive their benefit.  When asanas are linked together into a flow, the practice can become like a dance which makes the practice fun and enjoyable.