Apex Network Physical Therapy open for business

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Physical Therapist Craig Brown is certified in strength and conditioning. He has experience as director of industrial rehabilitation and sports enhance- ment programs, as well as extensive experience in worker's compensation cases, orthopedic physical therapy, sports medicine and ergonomic consultation services.

As a client of Apex an initial evaluation is scheduled within 24 hours; the pre-certification process is handled by Apex. Weekly updates with constant progress is reported to all parties involved. There is a state-of-the-art clinic with dedicated work hardening areas, and Apex therapists are specifically trained to treat and manage work comp injuries and have been work comp specialists since 1997.

Apex is committed to providing the highest quality services. They specialize in physical therapy, industrial rehab, sports rehab, hand therapy, work conditioning, work hardening, job analysis, causation studies, ergonomic assessments and functional capacity evaluations.

Programs are individualized to address personal goals and are designed to return each patient as quickly and safely as possible to normal work, play and daily activities. Throughout the treatment process, emphasis is placed on patient education as a means of maximizing improvement and ensuring successful long-term results.

Apex treats a wide range of conditions affecting the back, neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, hips, knees, ankles and feet. Additional treatments for women's health issues are offered as well.

Apex's staff is comprised of therapists offering years of experience, with advanced certification and/or training in orthopedic manual therapy, strength and conditioning and sports injury rehabilitation.

Apex is a proven leader in industrial rehabilitation, utilizing the successful and unique ACOMA (Apex Comprehensive Occupational Management and Prevention) model. The staff of industrial specialists provides unmatched preventative programs as well as unrivaled care for patients suffering from work-related injuries.

Apex's office is located at 2323A Old Plank Road (next to Victor Drugs), Chester. They can be reached at 826-2949. Their hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. They accept most health insurance.