Advanced PT in PA - Advanced Physical Therapy and Fitness

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Our Services

Testimonials

I was very satisfied with my therapy and the staff – I have had therapy at three other facilities and would choose Advanced Physical Therapy and Fitness first.

Gale, rotator cuff repair

Best experience ever!!

Barbara, rotator cuff repair

From Kristen to Don to Ann, you have built quite a quality organization. Twenty years in the Navy as a medic and I cannot remember receiving better care anywhere. Thanks for all your help and kindness.

Deron, shoulder surgery

Advanced Physical Therapy and Fitness

Advanced Physical Therapy and Fitness is an outpatient physical therapy practice specializing in care and prevention of orthopedic injuries.

Our focus is on YOU and our mission is to improve your quality of life by:

providing expert, one-on-one patient care
providing patient, caregiver, community and staff education
promoting wellness

As our patient, you can expect care from highly-educated and skilled clinicians who exhibit integrity and professionalism. And you can expect convenience - we have early morning and late afternoon appointments available, and participate with most major insurances. * No physician referral is required for most insurances.*

Advanced Physical Therapy and Fitness can provide you with an individualized treatment plan to:

Help you move better
Ease your pain
Help you recover from surgery
Teach you how to care for yourself
Help you prevent injury
Improve your quality of life

We accept most insurance plans including Medicare, worker's compensation and auto. Please call us at 717-790-9994 for information about your insurance coverage.

Finding the Right Pillow

Finding the right pillow to sleep on at night can be a challenge and with all the various options available now the process is overwhelming. Ultimately the best pillow is going to be one that can support your head and neck in proper alignment with your spine and conforms to your preferred sleep position. Pillows that are too flat will likely cause your head to be lower than your spine causing too much extension in your neck. Conversely, pillows that are too thick will cause your neck to be in too much flexion and thus your head is too far forward. It is important to select a pillow that is made from a material that gives slightly, is comfortable, and can be easily shaped into a proper position or can contour to your body to maintain a neutral head and neck position.

For side sleepers, it is best to find a pillow that is thick enough to fill the space between your mattress and your ear while keeping your head in neutral alignment. The pillow should be positioned up against the shoulder you are lying on and should not cause your head to tilt to either side too much.

For back sleepers, it is best to find a pillow that keeps your neck in neutral alignment allowing the nose and chin to be level with one another. It should also be positioned up against your shoulder to help support the back of the neck.

The type of material your pillow is made from is also important to consider. Most people find that memory foam, latex, buckwheat or feather pillows provide the best balance of both support and pressure relief. It is important to replace your pillow when it is no longer providing your head and neck with proper support.

If you are having cervical, thoracic, and scapular pain and are unsure if your pillow may be contributing to your symptoms, contact our office to schedule an evaluation and let us help you manage your pain and improve your sleep quality.

For more information regarding pillows check out the Sleep Foundation Website at www.sleepfoundation.org.

Jen Buono, PT, DPT