Maribeth Crupi, Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy for Dancers and Participants In The Dance of Life

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Facilitating Dancer Focused Care

Maribeth offers consultation services specific to the dancer patient. The movement of many forms of dance may pre-dispose one to a number of conditions not commonly seen in other populations. Maribeth is equipped to assess technique and movement quality to assure it is considered and integrated into the dancer’s treatment program. Custom exercise prescription to meet the demands of training and choreography is integral to her sessions. Maribeth will work symbiotically with a therapist you may be seeing for your weekly care and help infuse the dance specific components necessary to assure a complete rehabilitation experience.

Specialized Treatment Approaches Include:

Dry Needling

this modality uses fine filament needles inserted into muscles to facilitate healing of tissue, release of muscular tension, promote improved circulation to affected tissues, and stimulate the body’s return to homeostasis. Similarities with acupuncture include use of the same type of needle, but Dry Needling focuses on treatment of musculoskeletal disorders (as opposed to also treating visceral disorders) following principles of neuroanatomy (as opposed to a meridian system) to determine needle placement and affect results. These differences make it a distinctly different modality from acupuncture. Acupuncture is certainly a healing system which Maribeth and her staff also have great respect for. All current staff are certified in dry needling.

Spinal and Extremity Mobilization

including training in Maitland Approach and High Velocity Low Amplitude Thrust Techniques which offer effective means for restoring motion and decreasing pain. Integral to these techniques is the importance of listening to your patient to gain insight for developing the best treatment approach

Kinesiology Taping

specialized tapes which offer multiple applications from light support for postural corrections, to muscle facilitation or calming, to assisting with reduction of swelling

Australian Physiotherapy Pilates Institute (APPI) Mat Work Levels I through III

This premier brand of Pilates training in Europe and the UK is newly available in the United States. It was developed by physical therapists to assure that Pilates instruction incorporates the safest and most effective exercises with research based rationale. Special consideration is given on how to engage the deepest muscles of the core and protect the spine. It is the foundation for essentially all exercise programs at MCPT LLC.

Myofascial Release Techniques

fascia is the tissue that surrounds virtually every muscle and organ in our body. Understanding its structure and function is integral to developing a complete treatment program

Mulligan Concept

a whole body approach to joint mobilization which offers upright positions for spinal mobilization which may be advantageous to the acute patient with limited ability to tolerate lying down for treatment. It employs active participation by the patient to restore normal movement with improved joint mobility

Graston Technique

is a specialized myofascial approach which uses custom shaped steel instruments to assist with the freeing of scar tissue and fascial restrictions

APPI For Special Populations: Scoliosis, Running & Joint Hypermobility

APPI for Joint Hypermobility

We have extensive experience working with Patients with joint hypermobility, including those who fall into categories including Ehler’s Danlos Syndrome. Our APPI training further facilitates our ability to create customized exercise programs to meet the needs of this population.

APPI for Scoliosis

Patients with mild to moderate scoliosis (curves from 10 to 35 degrees in particular) have the potential to benefit greatly from integrating this exercise base into their treatment programs, whether scoliosis be their primary or secondary diagnosis.

APPI for Runners

Proper weight shift and running posture are essential for developing best running mechanics, which in turn may prevent a number of common painful conditions common to runners. We are equipped to offer custom exercise prescription and treatment to address this population of patients from the recreational to competitive athlete.

Treatment Approaches

Treating Conditions Common to Dancers Including:

  • Ankle/Foot Disorders: Achilles tendinopathies and Sever’s, ankle sprains and chronic instability, stress fractures, flexor hallicus longus pathology, metatarsal pain and stiffness, os trigonum, and os navicular conservative and post operative treatment
  • Spinal Conditions: muscle strain, spondylolysis/stress fractures of spine, facet irritation, core weakness/stabilization issues
  • Hip Conditions: labral tears both conservative and post-operative care, osteoarthritis, impingement syndromes
  • Knee Disorders: patellofemoral pain (knee cap), pain related to joint hyper mobility including tracking issues of the patella, degenerative joint disease/osteoarthritis, meniscus tears both conservative and post-operative, ACL repairs, osteochondritis dissecans
  • Orthopedic Surgeries: Including but not limited to - Total hip and knee joint replacement, PAO (periacetabular osteotomy), hamstring avulsion repairs, Achilles tendon lengthening procedures, lateral release and tendon re-positioning for dislocating knee caps, compartment release of the calf muscles, hip labrum repairs, os trigonum removal or steida process excisions, retinaculum release at the ankle, arch reconstruction surgery, rotator cuff repairs, ACL repairs/reconstruction

Treatment Approaches Include:

  • Australian Physiotherapy Pilates Institute (APPI) Matwork levels I through III and specialized training in treating the patient with mild to moderate scoliosis

  • Soft Tissue, Spinal and Joint Mobilization

    Our staff is  trained in a number of approaches including Maitland, Mulligan, Karltenborn, High Velocity Low Amplitude Thrust (from an osteopathic base), and myofascial joint mobilization.

  • Integrative Dry Needling (IDN)

    for details on this treatment modality, please click here.

  • Myofascial Release

    including instruction in foam roller therapy and the use of various approaches to augment myofascial release

  • Graston Technique®

    (instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization which is excellent at freeing fascial and scar tissue adhesions)

  • Kinesiology and Athletic Taping

  • Quadrastep System®

    for prescription of semi custom orthotics (as well as advice with off-the-shelf orthotics selection) 
    The Quadrastep System web site

  • Formthotics®

    heat moldable off-the-shelf orthotics

  • Core strengthening and stability programs

  • Cold Laser

    (this modality uses highly focused light in a wavelength to promote optimal healing and pain relief to damaged tissue)

  • Game Ready

    cold compression therapy excellent for controlling post injury or post-surgical edema

  • Functional Electrical Stimulation

    for Muscle re-education, pain relief, or reduction of swelling, with loaner units available for home use

  • Ultrasound

    as a preparation for instrument assisted and soft tissue mobilization

  • Iontophoresis

    a non-invasive way to introduce anti-inflammatory medications to muscles, tendons and joints

  • Education and Custom Home Exercise Prescription

    to promote optimal carry over and progression from session to session (supplies are provided or available for purchase to assure immediate ability for follow through)

  • Dance conditioning and Pre-pointe assessment and preparation

  • Back stage services available upon request