Advanced PT in PA - Advanced Physical Therapy and Fitness

Our Services

Testimonials

A friend referred me to Advanced Physical Therapy after knee replacement surgery. At APT each patient receives the undivided attention of their therapist, who tailors treatment to individual needs. On my 60 day surgery anniversary, I played 18 holes of golf. Simply expressed, I had the best treatment experience. Thank you Ann and Jenn!

Ron Jones, Knee Replacement Surgery

I have been to several other physical therapy facilities, but this was definitely the most personal. Any problem I had was resolver right away and I felt confident about doing exercises on my own. The staff was very fun to work with and I would definitely recommend this facility to others.

Krista, ACL reconstruction

Ann is a very knowledgeable and competent professional who provides exemplary treatment and service to her clients.

Keith, meniscus tear

These are real professionals!

Robert, hip arthritis

It couldn’t have been a more wonderful, helpful experience. The team was always understanding, helpful and supportive.

Patricia, knee arthritis

You are very dedicated to getting the patient back to normal function. I loved my time there.

Valerie, knee replacement

Outstanding service and assistance. Staff was knowledgeable, courteous, helpful and fun!!!

Brian, hip replacement

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.

Protect your Back this Holiday Season

It’s November and that mean lots of shopping and decorating for the holidays. This year do yourself a favor and remember to utilize proper body mechanics so that you can prevent any undue stress on your low back. Here are some tips to keep in mind as you get out all your holiday decorations.

Before lifting an object, test the load to be sure if it something you can safely lift. If its too heavy ask for assistance from someone else or use a dolly/cart to help.
Utilize your hips and knees to squat down to get the item. Avoid bending at the waist and maintain the natural curve of your spine. Be sure to tighten your tummy muscles to allow the abdominals to assist with the lifting and decrease the strain on your low back.
Use a wide base of support to allow for better balance and stability.
Hold objects as close to your body as possible. This reduces the forces of gravity and strain on your low back.
Don’t twist your body when carrying objects. Remember to move your feet.
Have a plan before you lift. Be sure your path is clear.
If you can’t lift an object try pushing it instead of pulling. You can utilize your larger muscle groups as well as your bodyweight to assist.

As you are out shopping remember to stand tall and keep your belly muscles engaged as you carry your packages. Try to keep your shopping bags equally balanced on both sides to prevent too much strain on one side of your body.

If you do wind up with low back pain or a strain this holiday season; call the clinic to set up a physical therapy evaluation as soon as possible. Let us help you get back to enjoying the holiday season.

Jennifer Buono, PT, DPT