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    • Herkimer Location
      • Dr. Cecilee Cashman, OCS , PT, DPT
      • Lisa Raymer, Human Resource Manager
      • Dana Pohlig, PTA
      • Nick Salamone, PTA
      • Jacob Stouffer, PTA – Herkimer
        • Christy Traglia, PT, DPT – Herkimer
          • Erika Ball, Office Manager
    • Yorkville Location
      • Dr. Michael Gus, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, Cert. MDT, CSCS
      • Dan Patterson, BS, PTA, EP-C, CPT, OES, GELS, TPI-Cert., Certified Flexibility Coach
      • Tony Madia, Certified Medical Exercise Specialist (ACE) and Certified Personal Trainer (ACE)
      • Andy White, PTA
      • Brittany Praznik, MA, Office Manager, Certified Flexibility Coach
      • Dr. Melissa Price, PT, DPT – Yorkville
      • Margaret Vanderhoof, PT, DPT – Yorkville
      • Julie Randall, PT, MBA, LMT – Oneida & Yorkville
    • New Hartford Location
      • Becky Noble, PTA, CLT
      • Jacob Stouffer, PTA
      • Dr. Rebekah White, PT, DPT
      • Nicole Howard, BS, CES, Executive Assistant to CEO, Certified Flexibility Coach
      • Dr. Kevin McAllister, OCS, PT, DPT, Regional Clinical Director
    • Oneida Location
      • Carli Rodio, Office Manager
      • Dr. Greg Palmer, PT, DPT
      • April Williams, PTA
      • Dr. Tom Woznica, PT, DPT
      • Julie Randall, PT, MBA, LMT – Oneida & Yorkville
    • Utica Location
      • Dr. Kevin McAllister, OCS, PT, DPT, Regional Clinical Director
      • Brenda Gilberti, Office Manager
      • Dr. Carly Zegarelli, PT, DPT
      • Stephanie Bergstrom, PTA, Certified Group Fitness Instructor – Utica
    • Dr. Joe Martin, PT, DPT, OCS
    • Kimberly Martin, Senior VP, HRM
    • Dr. Greg Palmer, PT, DPT
    • Dr. Michael Gus, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, Cert. MDT, CSCS
    • Dr. Cecilee Cashman, OCS , PT, DPT
    • Nicole Howard, BS, CES, Executive Assistant to CEO, Certified Flexibility Coach
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    • Before & After Surgery
    • Cancer Survivor Programming
    • McKenzie Spine Diagnosis and Treatment
    • No Fault and Auto Accident Injuries
    • Parkinson’s Disease Therapy
    • Pelvic Health Specialized Care
    • Personal Training
    • Small Group Training
    • Spinal Cord Injuries
    • Sports Injury Rehab
    • Strong Seniors
    • Treatment for Arthritis using Physical Therapy
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  • Home
  • About
    • Herkimer Location
      • Dr. Cecilee Cashman, OCS , PT, DPT
      • Lisa Raymer, Human Resource Manager
      • Dana Pohlig, PTA
      • Nick Salamone, PTA
      • Jacob Stouffer, PTA – Herkimer
        • Christy Traglia, PT, DPT – Herkimer
          • Erika Ball, Office Manager
    • Yorkville Location
      • Dr. Michael Gus, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, Cert. MDT, CSCS
      • Dan Patterson, BS, PTA, EP-C, CPT, OES, GELS, TPI-Cert., Certified Flexibility Coach
      • Tony Madia, Certified Medical Exercise Specialist (ACE) and Certified Personal Trainer (ACE)
      • Andy White, PTA
      • Brittany Praznik, MA, Office Manager, Certified Flexibility Coach
      • Dr. Melissa Price, PT, DPT – Yorkville
      • Margaret Vanderhoof, PT, DPT – Yorkville
      • Julie Randall, PT, MBA, LMT – Oneida & Yorkville
    • New Hartford Location
      • Becky Noble, PTA, CLT
      • Jacob Stouffer, PTA
      • Dr. Rebekah White, PT, DPT
      • Nicole Howard, BS, CES, Executive Assistant to CEO, Certified Flexibility Coach
      • Dr. Kevin McAllister, OCS, PT, DPT, Regional Clinical Director
    • Oneida Location
      • Carli Rodio, Office Manager
      • Dr. Greg Palmer, PT, DPT
      • April Williams, PTA
      • Dr. Tom Woznica, PT, DPT
      • Julie Randall, PT, MBA, LMT – Oneida & Yorkville
    • Utica Location
      • Dr. Kevin McAllister, OCS, PT, DPT, Regional Clinical Director
      • Brenda Gilberti, Office Manager
      • Dr. Carly Zegarelli, PT, DPT
      • Stephanie Bergstrom, PTA, Certified Group Fitness Instructor – Utica
    • Dr. Joe Martin, PT, DPT, OCS
    • Kimberly Martin, Senior VP, HRM
    • Dr. Greg Palmer, PT, DPT
    • Dr. Michael Gus, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, Cert. MDT, CSCS
    • Dr. Cecilee Cashman, OCS , PT, DPT
    • Nicole Howard, BS, CES, Executive Assistant to CEO, Certified Flexibility Coach
  • Services
    • Back Pain and Sciatica
    • Before & After Surgery
    • Cancer Survivor Programming
    • McKenzie Spine Diagnosis and Treatment
    • No Fault and Auto Accident Injuries
    • Parkinson’s Disease Therapy
    • Pelvic Health Specialized Care
    • Personal Training
    • Small Group Training
    • Spinal Cord Injuries
    • Sports Injury Rehab
    • Strong Seniors
    • Treatment for Arthritis using Physical Therapy
    • Vertigo & Balance Disorders
    • Workers Compensation Injuries
  • Telemedicine
    • About Telemedicine
    • Medbridge App for Apple
    • Medbridge App for Others
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Before & After Surgery

We have Doctors of Physical Therapy and Physical Therapist Assistants who are highly trained in preoperative screening and post surgical rehabilitation. But wait, are you thinking about surgery right now or are you already scheduled for a surgical procedure? For years and years we have been able to delay and even prevent surgery for people just like you. If you truly need a surgical procedure that’s one thing, but it’s another if you are just looking for the fastest way out of your pain or if you haven’t been seen by an expert Doctor of Physical Therapy. Not all Physical Therapy programs are created equal. In fact, many of the people we fix had Physical Therapy at one or even several other Physical Therapy companies without success. Surgery is a serious consideration and is never guaranteed to fix your problem. We take a “least invasive” progression approach with all conditions which means surgery should always be the last resort as it can be considered the riskiest option especially if other less invasive methods can give you excellent results. Call us for a free, private consultation today.

Let’s say you do need surgery or you are completely convinced that it is your only option. Did you know that visiting an expert Doctor of Physical Therapy prior to surgery can significantly improve your results and can speed up your recovery following surgery? In addition, your entire rehabilitation process will be of much higher quality if you meet your Doctor of Physical Therapy before going in for the procedure. Physical Therapists have tricks and techniques that can save you time and give you tremendous knowledge and confidence in regards to your ability to Function Better faster.

The post-surgical rehabilitation experts at Function Better Physical Therapy have experience with many surgical procedures including Total Knee Replacements, Total Hip Replacements, ACL Reconstruction, Rotator Cuff Surgery, Total Shoulder Replacements, Meniscus Repairs and Meniscectomies, Humerus Fractures, Open Reduction Internal Fixation procedures, Carpal Tunnel Reconstruction, Subacromial Decompression, Achilles Tendon Repairs, Foot Surgery, Lumbar Discectomy, Laminectomy, Spinal Decompression, Compression Fractures, Tommy John Surgery, Angioplasty, CABG, and many other Ligamentous or soft tissue procedures.

When you are considering surgery, your most important goal is to be prepared and understand what you need to do before and after the surgery so that you can enjoy optimal function for the rest of your life and return to all recreational and/or competitive athletic activities or even the simple daily tasks like walking and climbing stairs. Choose one of our many locations and visit your Doctor of Physical Therapy today. Don’t Wait or hesitate.

 

(315) 525-6860
joe55@functionbetter.com

About Us

We Provide One on One, Skilled Physical Therapy and Fitness Services.

Office Hours

All offices have Hours as early as 7AM and Closing Time of 7PM.
We are open Monday thru Friday.

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What We Are Doing To Protect You

  • -We Provide Hand Sanitizer At The Door and We Have Hot Water And Soap In Our Restrooms
  • -Our Therapists Wear Masks and/or Face Shields When and Wear Appropriate
  • -Our Therapists Wash Their Hands For Greater Than The Recommended 20 Second Duration Before And After Each Patient
  • -We Screen All Patients Including Temperature Assessment Prior to Being Allowed To Participate In PT On Any Given Day
  • -Our Treatment Tables Are Spaced Out The Recommended 6 Feet + Additional Spacing To Keep You Away From Others
  • -We Allow Only One Person In The Restrooms At A Time To Allow For Proper Social Distancing
  • -Our Staff Frequently Sanitizes All Equipment and Surfaces That Patients Could Possibly Come Into Contact With
  • -All Clipboards and Pens Are Sanitized Before And After Each Patient Although We Recommend Patients Bring Their Own Pens.
  • -We Offer Private Treatment Rooms Where Necessary For Higher Risk or More Vulnerable Individuals or Upon Request and Availability
  • -We Require All Patients To Wear A Mask While In Our Clinics
  • -We Require Patients Who Have Any Signs Or Suspicious Symptoms To Avoid Coming In For Their PT Appointments
  • -We Require All Patients And Staff To Wash and/or Sanitize Their Hands Prior To Coming Into The Therapy Areas.
  • -We Ask All Patients To Please Alert Us If He/She or Someone He/She Lives With Has or Has Been Exposed To Someone With Covid-19 or Flu Like Symptoms