Monica K.
PT, DPT
Location: MVPT Physical Therapy – Tonawanda, NY
Graduate: University at Buffalo
Monica k., PT, DPT, is a Physical Therapist at MVPT Physical Therapy New York in Tonawanda, New York. She joined Sports Physical Therapy of New York in October 2019, which then became part of the MVPT family in August 2022.
In May of 2019, Monica graduated from the University at Buffalo with her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. Since then, she has participated in continuing education earning certifications in Graston Technique® (M1 Training) and Comprehensive Vestibular Rehabilitation. She has also completed several courses in TheraBand® Kinesiology Taping and acted as a clinical instructor for volunteer students and students in Doctor of Physical Therapy programs. Her favorite reasons for being a physical therapist are the lifelong learning, teamwork setting and helping individuals attain their functional goals.
Monica is from the Western New York area and outside of work, she enjoys hiking, kayaking, traveling, reading as well as spending time with family and friends!
Conditions
- Arm Tendon Repair and Post-Surgery Rehab
- Arthritis
- Back Compression Fractures
- Back Pain
- Elbow Pain, Wrist Pain, Hand Pain
- Extremity Pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Foot or Ankle Fractures
- Foot or Ankle Post-Surgery Rehab
- Foot or Ankle Sprains or Strains
- Frozen Shoulder/Adhesive Capsulitis
- Head and Neck Post-Surgery Rehab
- Head and Neck Radiating Pain
- Headaches and Migraines
- Hip Pain and Thigh Pain
- Hip Post-Surgery Rehab
- Hip Sprains and Strains
- Instability
- Knee Pain
- Mid-Back Pain
- Neck Pain
- Nerve Impingement
- Osteoarthritis of the Hip
- Osteoporosis
- Piriformis Syndrome
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Poor Balance or Risk of Falling
- Poor Posture and Forward Head Syndrome
- Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tears
- Pregnancy-Related Back Pain
- Radiculopathies
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Sciatica and Radiating Back Pain
- Scoliosis
- Total Hip Replacement and Partial Hip Replacement
- Total Knee Replacement
- Trochanteric Bursitis
- Upper Back Pain
Services
- Active Muscle Release Technique
- Cupping
- Ergonomics
- Graston Technique
- IASTM
- Joint Mobilization
- Kinesio Taping
- Manual Mobilization
- Manual Therapy
- McKenzie Protocol
- Myofascial Release
- Neuromuscular Re-Education
- Pin and Stretch
- Post-Surgical Rehab
- Pre-Surgical Rehab
- Semi-circular canal repositioning for BPPV
- Stretching and Strengthening Exercises
- Therapeutic Activities
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Traction
- Vestibular Habituation Exercise
Specialities
- Balance and Gait Disorders
- Certified in Graston Technique
- Chronic Pain
- Geriatric Physical Therapy
- Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries
- Post Concussion Therapy
- Vestibular Therapy
- Work Injuries