Ian began his career in 1993 after graduating from Hahnemann University's Master of Physical Therapy program in Philadelphia, Pa.  He worked in 1993 and 1994 as a staff physical therapist at Delaware Valley PT Associates in Lawrenceville, NJ.  He then went on to manage two offices in Bucks County from 1994 through 1999 in Buckingham and Newtown, Pa for Pro-Care Physical Rehabilitation and Fitness, Inc.  In 1999, Ian became co-owner of Atlas Physical Therapy, P.C. with physical therapy offices continuing at the Buckingham and Newtown, Pa. Ian received his certification in manual therapy from The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2002 (www.usa.edu). Certification is a culmination of 8 separtate courses followed by an oral, written, and practical test on various manual therapy techniques including soft tissue and joint manipulation, myofascial release, and exercise prescription.  Ian is the only certified manual therapist of The University of Saint Augustine For Health Sciences in Bucks county. If you are interested in the course requirements for certification in manual therapy, you may click on the following link: www.usa.edu/mtc.asp.  Most recently, Ian has started a new venture on his own with physical therapy services offered inside of a state of the art personal training gym - ATP Performance and Fitness Club (www.atpfit.com).  Ian's patients continue to receive 25 to 30 minutes or more of one-on-one care in addition to all traditional physical therapy modalities and exercises.  This comprehensive approach is important to maximize results and speed recovery.   Pain is often caused by a mechanical block to movement, or movement dysfunction (too much or too little movement).  Manual therapy techniques along with therapeutic exercise, postural re-education, and traditional physical therapy modalities offer a comprehensive approach which treats the cause of the problem (the dysfunction).  When movement is restored, pain is reduced and often eliminated.  Untreated dysfunctions are the primary cause for osteoarthritis (OA) and degenerative joint disease (DJD).    Each patient has the same therapist from their initial visit to the completion of their rehabilitation program. We take this approach because we know how important individualized care is to successful rehabilitation.

EDUCATION: 1988     Bachelor of Arts Rutgers College New Brunswick, NJ Major - Psychology Minor - Chemistry 1993     Master of Physical Therapy Hahnemann University Graduate School Philadelphia, PA 2002     Manual Therapy Certification University of Saint Augustine for Health Sciences St. Augustine, FL Current: CPR for Health Care Professionals with AED Memberships:      APTA  American Physical Therapy Association    www.apta.org   Orthopedic Section Private Practice Section AAOMT         American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Therapists www.aaompt.org  Interests/Hobbies: Mogul Skiing, Windsurfing, Sailing, Golf, Mountain biking, Travel, Photography,  and spending time with his wife and three children.

Ashley DiCesare

Ashley DiCesare works as an aide and handles the front desk.  She joined Sports & Spinal in August 2008.  She has a degree as a medical assistant and truly enjoys working one-on-one with our patients.