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Physical Therapy
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About Physical Therapy
University Health Services provides affordable outpatient orthopedic
physical therapy services to students. Faculty and staff members also
are served if they have a work-related injury.
Located on the 3rd Floor of Tang Center, the Physical Therapy unit
includes six treatment rooms outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment,
as well as a spacious rehabilitation gym. Exercise equipment in the
gym includes an upper-body ergometer, a treadmill, exercise bicycles,
a pulley system, free weights, and a slide board. Other equipment, such
as gymnastic balls and foam rollers, are available for stabilization
activities. Traditional physical therapy modalities, including ultrasound,
electrical stimulation and iontophoresis, are available.
Physical therapists provide comprehensive evaluation and individualized
treatment programs on referral from UHS or outside clinicians. Our staff
has expertise in a variety of specialty areas, including sports medicine,
ergonomics, hand therapy, and orthotics. Treatment in the Physical Therapy
unit at Tang is limited to 6 to 12 visits, depending on your diagnosis.
If further treatment is necessary, referrals to outside physical therapy
providers will be offered.
We recommend that you bring clothing such as shorts, sports bras/tank
tops, and/or exercise attire to your appointment. This will allow the
injured area of your body to be adequately exposed for optimal evaluation
and treatment.
Our treatment philosophy stresses active patient participation through
patient education and home exercise. This is of paramount importance
for the success of your rehabilitation program. You will be asked, therefore,
to do some activities on your own to optimize your rehabilitation. These
could include exercise, stretches, ergonomic modifications, and the
application of ice or heat. As therapeutic exercise is often a component
of physical therapy, please be prepared to actively participate in your
treatment.
For further questions, please feel free to contact us at (510) 642-0607.
Conditions Treated by Physical Therapy
- Back and neck pain
- Shoulder sprains and strains
- Knee sprains and strains
- Patellofemoral pain
- Ankle sprains
- Foot injuries
- Postural dysfunction
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Sports-related injuries
- Work-related injuries
- Hand injuries
- Repetitive strain injuries (RSI)
Appointments and Cancellations with Physical
Therapy
- Scheduling: Appointments are by referral from a UHS or outside
clinician and can be scheduled in person at the Physical Therapy reception
desk or by calling 642-0607. Appointments may be scheduled from 8
am to 4 pm. Please note that the Physical Therapy unit is closed from
noon to 1 pm daily and Thursdays from 11 am to 1 pm.
- Cancellations: Call 642-0607 to cancel an appointment. Appointments
should be cancelled at least 24 hours in advance or a late cancellation/no-show
fee of $20 will be charged. Multiple cancellations and/or "no shows"
will result in the cancellation of all future physical therapy appointments
at the Tang Center.
Fees
Moderate fees apply. Members of the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)
pay 20% of fees. Fees for physical therapy services are paid at the
Cashier's Office on the 1st Floor of Tang Center. Fees must be paid
within seven days of the date of service.
Various types of medical supplies are available for Physical Therapy
patients to purchase. These include back supports, theraband, and recommended
exercise equipment. Supply costs may be covered by your insurance.
Student Health Insurance Plan
The Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) offered by UC Berkeley will
cover 80 % of Physical Therapy fees, up to a maximum payment of $1,000.
The maximum is based on the insurance plan year. See the Student
Health Insurance Office for more details.
Physical Therapy Professional Staff
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Christopher DaPrato DPT, CSCS received his
Master's Degree in Physical Therapy from CSU Long Beach, and his
Doctorate from Temple. He is certified as a CSCS (strength and conditioning
specialist) and a PES (performance enhancement specialist). Prior
to joining UHS in 2008, he spent two years working at a sports-ortho
clinic in Denver, Colorado. Christopher is an avid athlete and enjoys
soccer, volleyball, snowboarding and surfing. |
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Sean Darling DPT, received a Master's of Science
in Physical Therapy and Clinical Doctorate from the University of
California, San Francisco. He completed the Kaiser Permanente post-graduate
residency in Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) prior
to joining UHS in 2008. Sean's clinical interests include manual
therapy, sports medicine, PNF, and orthopedics. |
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Ellen de Neef PT, OCS received her PT degree
from the physical therapy school SUPA, located in Utrecht, The Netherlands.
She is board certified as a clinical orthopedic specialist. Ellen
worked for several years in pediatric and orthopedic clinics before
joining the UHS PT staff in 1995. Ellen has completed post-graduate
training in orthopedic and manual therapy and hand rehabilitation.
Her clinical interests include manual therapy, sports medicine,
ergonomics and hand rehabilitation. |
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Mary Popylisen MSPT, ATC received her Bachelor's
Degree in Biological Sciences from UC Davis and Master's Degree
from the University of the Pacific. She is also a Certified Athletic
Trainer. Prior to joining UHS as the Physical Therapy Manager in
2000, she worked at Children's Hospital in Oakland, and completed
a post-graduate year-long orthopedic manual therapy course. Her
special interests include manual therapy and sports medicine. |
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Susan Sonoda PT, OCS received her undergraduate
degree in Biology from UC Berkeley and her PT degree from the University
of Pennsylvania. She is board certified as a clinical orthopedic
specialist. Prior to joining the UHS PT staff in 2005, she completed
a post-graduate orthopedic manual therapy program and owned a private
PT practice. Her clinical interests include manual therapy and ergonomics. |
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Bryan Templeman DPT, ATC, received his Bachelor's
Degree in Kinesiology from Westmont College and Clinical Doctorate
in Physical Therapy at Samuel Merritt University. He completed a
6 months post-graduate residency in Proprioceptive Neuromuscular
Facilitation prior to joining UHS in 2009. In addition, he is a
Certified Athletic Trainer who spent 8 years working with athletes
at the collegiate level. His professional interests include sports
medicine, manual therapy, PNF, and orthopedics. |
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Physical Therapy Interns
Throughout the year, we are preceptors for student interns completing
their final affiliations before graduating with their Master's
or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy. Our professional staff
directly supervises the student interns.
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Leah Sawyer and Joewel Pascual
are the Physical Therapy Clinic Assistants. You will see them
at the reception area where they will help with your appointments
and in the back office where they will help with modality
set-ups. |
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