James Collins,
PT, CSCS
An education that never
stops
“I enjoy learning, perfecting
my skills and applying new information to
my practice every day. That’s why
I constantly strive to expand my knowledge
through continuing education. This added
training, when coupled with my solid education,
has become the foundation of my patient-centered
care.”
BS:
Physical Therapy, Cum Laude, State University
of New York at Buffalo, 1998
BS: Exercise Physiology,
Magna Cum Laude, State University of New
York at Buffalo, 1996
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
Vestibular Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine,
Diabetic Neuropathy,
Childhood Obesity, Pre- and Postsurgical
Rehabilitation, Orthopedic Injuries, Neurologic
Problems, Work Conditioning, Strength
Training, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Functional
Capacity Evaluations, TMJ, CPR
LICENSURE: State of Virginia
Sharing knowledge with
his peers
“My role in professional associations
allows me to grow from all the experience
of my colleagues. We can discuss solutions
for difficult cases, share new research,
stay innovative, exchange effective techniques
and build our base of knowledge in order
to provide improved care for you.”
MEMBER: American
Physical Therapy Association, Vestibular
Disorders Association
PUBLICATIONS: Advance
for Physical Therapists, “Spinning
into Control,” March 2002; Advance
for Directors in Rehabilitation, on-line
publication, “Managing on the Run”;
Advance for Physical Therapists, Manager
Series, monthly on-line articles relating
to various topics of leadership and problem-solving,
April 2002 through August 2002
NOTEWORTHY: Taught course
on Vestibular Rehabilitation at Norfolk’s
DePaul Medical Center, 2002; Developed
the Total Joint Replacement Rehabilitation
Protocol for both pre- and postsurgical
patients also at DePaul Medical Center;
founded Dizzy Doers, a vestibular support
group in Hampton Roads, VA, 1999
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“I‘ve worked with Olympic
athletes and professional football and basketball
players. I enjoy helping people –
from all walks of life – who have
injuries, illnesses or conditions that can
benefit from modern physical therapy techniques.
Most importantly, I work closely with you
and your doctor, every step of the way.
It’s rewarding for me to help people
get back to their healthy lifestyles quickly.” |
