As we do every year, we wanted to take the time to look back and reflect on the prior year. We saw many positive changes in 2018. “As a patient in 2018, we hope you noticed our effort in making it easier to begin the physical therapy process. From communicating with us via our website chat feature, email or by…Continue Reading
Tidewater Physical Therapy supports the “Go Purple,” campaign for National Physical Therapy Month
As Delmarva’s September “Go Purple” campaign to raise awareness on Substance Abuse tapers-off, Tidewater Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Associates, P.A., ramps up to celebrates National Physical Therapy Month this October by spreading the message that physical therapy could be a contributing factor to solving the prescription opioid epidemic. This message is set forth and backed by the American Physical Therapy…Continue Reading
Hands and Handheld Devices
This year for Hand Therapy Week 2018 (June 4-10th), we promoted The American Society of Hand Therapist’s (ASHT’s) guidelines for healthy handheld device usage to prevent upper extremity injury. As handheld and other computerized devices such as cellphones, laptops, tablets, and digital media players take over the world, we find our society in a “T-Rex arm” type position more often…Continue Reading
Robert Boone: Getting back to work
In February 2016, Robert Boone of Bishopville, MD fell at home, causing his ankle to break. As a Plumber by trade, Robert’s primary responsibilities consisted of fixing commercial and private plumbing by installing and repairing water supply lines, waste disposal systems, and other appliances and fixtures. These physically demanding tasks often involved crawling into small spaces and lifting heavy objects….Continue Reading
Tidewater Physical Therapy: 2017 Year in Review
Reflecting on 2017 “As a patient in 2017, we hope you noticed that we are always listening, improving and supporting our communities and those charitable organizations that are important to the both of us. This year we took a critical look at our organization and decided to make some exciting changes for 2018. The changes we implement are made for…Continue Reading
A Step in the Right Direction
Our Ocean View Clinical Director and Senior Physical Therapist, Robert “Bob” Cairo, PT, recently received his level one certificate in “New Trends in the Prevention of Running Injuries,” from The Running Clinic in Princeton, NJ. The Running Clinic is an organization providing continuing education to health professionals that has grown to become a global reference in the prevention of running…Continue Reading
Patient Success – Robert Webb
After suffering from hip pain due to degenerative bone disease, Delaware resident Robert Webb underwent a total right hip replacement. His surgery was a success, but Mr. Webb needed intensive physical therapy to regain motion, allowing him to walk once again. To start his recover, Mr. Webb worked with an in-home therapist immediately after his hip replacement. After two weeks…Continue Reading
New Exercise Expert for the Aging Adult
Our Lewes West Clinical Director, Jenna Tryon, DPT, was recently licensed as a Certified Exercise Expert for the Aging Adult (CEEAA) through the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy; a branch of the American Physical Therapy Association. There is an abundance of positive evidence to demonstrate the benefits of effective and personalized exercise programs for the aging adult. Physical Therapists play…Continue Reading
Welcome Anthony
We are excited to announce a new addition to our Tidewater Physical Therapy family! It is our pleasure to introduce our Chester Clinical Director and Senior Physical Therapist, Dr. Anthony Gipe, PT, DPT. Gipe received his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Maryland College Park in 2013. Immediately after receiving his undergraduate degree, he was accepted into…Continue Reading
William Shu: Work Ethic for the Win
Due to general wear and tear over the years, Bill found himself needing a right hip replacement, which would require preoperative and post-operative therapies. He did not have any experience with Tidewater Physical Therapy in the past until his doctor recommended the clinic surgical consultation. Bill was thrilled when his doctor told him about a physical therapy clinic that was in such proximity to his home….Continue Reading