LVC Physical Therapy Clinic Opens Doors to General Public

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Lebanon Valley College's Physical Therapy Clinic

ANNVILLE, PA (06/05/2015)(readMedia)-- For the first time since its grand opening last summer, Lebanon Valley College's Physical Therapy Clinic will welcome patients from the general public starting June 15. College president Dr. Lewis E. Thayne made the announcement during state senator Mike Folmer's visit and tour of the clinic on Thursday, June 4.

The Clinic, located at 35 W. Main St. in Annville, has serviced the LVC Athletic Department, its student-athletes, and the LVC community during the past year. It now expands its service to non-LVC affiliated patrons living in Central Pennsylvania starting June 15. Community members do not need a physician referral. Most insurance plans are accepted. Clinic Director Brian Peers, LVC clinical assistant professor of physical therapy and a board certified orthopedic clinical specialist, was the primary care provider for the first year.

"Our mission has always been to develop the region's first multi-specialty physical therapy practice," said Peers. "Starting our sports physical therapy program last year represented our first step."

The Clinic, an entrepreneurial venture for LVC, provides a unique clinical education experience for physical therapy students and serves as a venue for departmental research. Other faculty members, who offer expertise in the areas of orthopedics, neurology, pediatrics, and geriatrics, will become increasingly involved with the Clinic as it continues to grow.

"We offer a level of care that was not previously available to our athletes," said Peers. "We are ready to provide this same level of expert care to the public. After a year of operations under our belt, it is time. In addition to sports physical therapy, the faculty offers expertise in the area of orthopedics, neurology, pediatrics, and geriatrics. We are excited about the expansion and look forward to opening the doors a little wider each year."

Handicap access and free parking are available in the rear of the building on Main Street in Annville.

Complete details about the Clinic, its hours of operation, and insurance information can be found at www.lvc.edu/ptclinic/ or by calling 717-867-6841.