Home Healthcare Now Available!
Full Range Health Services welcomes local home healthcare provider to the Full Range network of services! Chester Springs, PA (September 30, 2019) –Full Range Health Services, formerly Full Range Physical Therapy, a private practice physical therapy and rehabilitation company, has acquired Renaissance Home Health, a non-profit home healthcare agency! Renaissance Home Health was founded in 2011 and was a part Pennsylvania’s pioneer ACO in 2012. Now based out of Exton, PA, Renaissance is the proud provider of skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, social work, and more! Over the years, Renaissance has become known for their quality and caring services throughout the Greater Philadelphia Area. Full Range is proud to announce this acquisition. Founder and CEO, Dr. Michael McDevitt Jr., PT, DPT, Cert. MDT, a passionate physical therapist, continues to strive to become the premier privately-owned healthcare provider in the area. Since 2014, Full Range Health Services…
Salt Lake City
Everywhere you turn there are views of snowcapped mountains! Want to go for a run? Good luck finding a stretch without a significant hill! Slightly west of Philadelphia, snuggled in the Northern part of Utah, Salt Lake City is a sight to see! And this weekend did not disappoint! This weekend, March 22-23, The Pro Bono Network, a unique organization founded by Widener University to spread ideas and encourage community service throughout the country, held its second conference this year. This was the Western Regional Conference hosted by the Physical Therapy Department at the University of Utah. Widener University’s Institute for Physical Therapy Education and, more specifically the student board of the Pro Bono Network led by the uber passionate and dedicated, Dr. Jill Black, is on a mission! That mission is to both serve their community by providing pro bono services to the under and uninsured and to help guide…
Full Range Develops Game Changing Maintenance Program!
Patient engagement and reduced insurance costs for aging adults in Greater Philadelphia Area. Full Range Health Services, a locally owned home healthcare and outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapy company, has released their maintenance program to the area! After months of data collection and comparison to average therapy uses, their new development seeks to fill the need for a financially responsible maintenance program for chronic conditions that the aging population is faced with. Comparing to the current model of therapy, Full Range’s Therapy Care Management program has been shown to save up to 60% of therapy utilization costs while delivering a regular visit pattern, formal assessment, and plan of care adjustment over a longer period of time. Therapy Care Management is an ongoing maintenance therapy model that provides continued care for patients dealing with chronic conditions. These conditions include progressive neurological diseases, arthritis, back pain, and more! Historically, plans of care…
Full Range Announces New Outpatient Location In The Heart Of Chester County, PA.
Local therapy and rehabilitation provider boasts unique individualized treatment West Chester, PA (Jun. 1 2018)- Full Range Physical Therapy & Rehab Services, the area’s fastest growing therapeutic services provider, is pleased to announce its doors are officially open at its new West Chester location, located at 307 W. Boot Rd. West Chester, PA 19380. Full Range is accepting referrals and appointment requests effective immediately. Most insurances are accepted. A grand opening celebration event is scheduled for Tuesday June 26th, from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Official grand opening ceremony will take place at 4:00 pm, followed by refreshments, tours, presentations and meet and greet with the Full Range Team. “It is interesting, we have served Chester County from day 1, with our first patient living in Coatesville, but most people were not aware. Full Range- West Chester is exciting because we are now able to expand our services in Chester…
If I Only Knew…
“If I only knew…” -A common statement from our patients. A typical day can be filled with stress, distractions and obligations. It is easy to get overwhelmed with… well, life. Sometimes you just have to “keep it simple.” As an outpatient physical therapist for the last 10 years, the most common condition I treat is the spine. It is hard to say which aspect more so, the low back or the neck- as usually they go hand-in-hand. Through extensive training in graduate school and critical continuing education, such as the McKenzie philosophy, every spinal evaluation is individualized to a person’s specific needs and goals. However, there are common presentations/characteristics that are may be demonstrated. We are trained to observe movement patterns and mechanics, so our evaluation starts as soon as we see the individual walk into the clinic. Besides a million other components we are looking for, most individuals that have…
2018 Full Range Scholarship
Monday, December 24th was a unique day at Full Range! For the 2nd year, we have worked with the Community YMCA of Eastern Delaware County to provide 2 swimmers with a $250 scholarship, called the Full Range Scholarship! Founder, Mike McDevitt started the Full Range Scholarship in 2018 to give back, but that’s not all! One of Mike’s passions is coaching and over 15 years have been dedicated to the sport of swimming. From 2004-2009, Mike was dedicated to the development and growth of the Lansdowne YMCA Marlins swimming program. The Full Range Scholarship seeks to highlight and reward swimmers who have set goals and demonstrated a strong work ethic to achieve those goals. To qualify, swimmers must be 13 or older and demonstrate good character, via the submission of a letter of recommendation from a counselor, teacher, coach, or activity advisor indicating the they demonstrate the four core values of caring, honesty,…
Dancing and Performing Arts Physical Therapy
Some sports, such as football, baseball, hockey, golf, etc…, are always in the spotlight and are commonly recognized to have injuries and specific programming to return the field. Then there are other sports, list gymnastics, cheerleading, dancing, and the performing arts, that we don’t hear much about regarding injuries and their specific needs when returning to competition and/or performing. Perhaps it is the grace of the performance that doesn’t allow us to see the struggle behind the beauty? Or simply the magic of showbiz that takes us somewhere special, forgetting that the performers are people that get injured, have aches and pains, and require consistent training to maintain their superb stamina and level of fitness. But who is a resource for these athletes and performers? A physical therapist with the experience and passion for the intricacies that are requires day in and day out to be flexible yet strong, soft yet…
Powerlifting for Older Adults
What is Powerlifting? Powerlifting is a sport that involves performing three weight lifting movements (Squat, Bench Press, and Deadlift) during a competition. A competitor’s goal is to lift the maximum amount of weight for one repetition while maintaining strict technique. Three judges assess technique during each movement to maintain consistency among competitors. Powerlifting is essentially the ultimate test of full body power and strength. The Common Misconception: What is the first thought that comes to mind when you think of powerlifting? Do you envision a muscle-bound man, maybe with the bulky physique of a young Arnold Schwarzenegger? Or do you think of the current, sixty-seven year old, lower muscle mass version of Arnold Schwarzenegger? Both answers are correct. The athletes at powerlifting competitions actually range in various degrees of age, gender, and body weight. At any given event, a spectator could witness any scope of variability among lifters. For…
Movement Based Medicine
In a time when we are hurt, we get a rush of emotions, including fear, anxiety, hesitation, anger, depression, and many more. It is a unique feeling because we are not quite sure what to do, what we did to cause it, and what is happening internally. As physical therapists, we pride ourselves on being able to evaluate a condition by assessing symptomatic responses, weakness, range of motion deficits, and other tests and measures. But what happens when the physical therapist gets injured? This past week was eye opening. As the owner of a physical and occupational therapy practice, an advocate for the rehab professions, a McKenzie Certified clinician, and passionate practicing clinician, the tables turned, and I was the injured. This wasn’t the first time, but it was the worst time. Tuesday morning started with a tweak, ended much worse. Wednesday began with a failed running attempt but I continued…
Full Range Focus is giving back!
Help us help others by joining in the Full Range Focus! Drexel Hill, PA (June 30, 2018) – This July, we will be launching our new initiative, Full Range Focus! Since 2014, it has been our goal to give back. Initially, we had T-Shirts for various causes to bring awareness. We had pink for Breast Cancer, green for ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease), and purple for Alzheimer’s Disease. Now, we are taking our efforts to the next level! Starting tomorrow, we will have a different focus each month! For July, our focus is Parkinson’s Disease and the Michael J. Fox Foundation. We will contribute $5 for each new patient at each of our 3 locations. Additionally, we will contribute $1 for each social media “check in” by a patient. All “check in’s” should include our hashtag #yourlifeyourgoalsyourway How can you help? Join us in the Full Range Focus by choosing Full…