Dr. Dana Norflett

Dr. Dana Norflett attended Rutgers University and graduated with her Bachelors of Science Degree in Exercise Science & Applied Kinesiology, as well as her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Dr. Dana has vast experience in treating many orthopedic conditions. She utilizes the Mulligan concept manual therapy techniques and procedures to restore pain-free range of motion and function of the extremities for her patients. In addition, she is trained in the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis, which when applied for her patients can lead to fast pain relief and restoration of function for her spine patients. Dr. Dana is working towards Board Certification in Orthopedics. She is passionate about getting to know her patients in order to provide care that addresses their goals, improves their function, and empowers them with the knowledge and understanding to manage their condition now and going forward.

CONDITIONS TREATED

• Pre-post operative injuries
• Low back pain (disc dysfunction, joint dysfunction, muscle spasm, spinal instability)
• Neck pain (disc dysfunction, joint dysfunction, muscle spasm, spinal instability)
• Shoulder pain (osteoarthritis, pre/post-operative rotator cuff and labrum tears, total shoulder replacement, impingement syndrome, thoracic outlet syndrome)
• Hip pain (osteoarthritis, FAI, gluteal tendinopathy, total hip replacement)
• Knee pain (post-operative reconstruction, meniscus tear, patellar tendonitis, osteoarthritis, total knee replacement )
• Foot & ankle pain (Achilles tendinopathy, medial tibial stress syndrome, plantar fasciitis, sprains/strains)
• Injury prevention and general wellness

TREATMENTS UTILIZED

• Movement-based interventions
• Strengthening and conditioning
• Manual therapy procedures
• Soft tissue mobilization and stretching
• Functional Exercise prescription
• Balance training
• Gait analysis and training

EDUCATION

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Exercise Science & Applied Kinesiology
• Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Rutgers University

DOCTORAL EDUCATION

• Anatomy
• Kinesiology and Biomechanics
• Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy
• Neurological Physical Therapy
• Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy
• Complementary Therapies
• Differential Diagnosis
• Exercise Science
• Foundations in Physical Therapy
• Geriatric Physical Therapy
• Pediatric Physical Therapy
• Patient & Client Management
• Prosthetics & Orthotics
• Psychosocial Physical Therapy
• Research & Scientific Inquiry

POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• Mulligan Concept - Lower Quadrant
• McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy - Part A Lumbar Spine
• LSVT BIG