Marybeth Hillmer, BRTA’s pediatric physical therapist (2007-2017) passed away with her sisters by her side on February 3rd, 2021. The world lost one of its brightest lights that night. That light shone brightly until the very end. So many people felt its warmth in a myriad of ways that are too numerous to count. So quietly and gently this energy reached out to support the world’s most vulnerable and the ones that loved them. Marybeth HIllmer, we miss you dearly. May we all endeavor to shine a little more brightly in your absence. And, may you rest in peace forever.
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Physical Therapy
Blue Ridge Therapy provides a minimum of 30 – 60 minute individual Physical Therapy Sessions with each patient. We offer preventative screens and education on physical therapy practices to physician practices, universities, and our patients.
Free screenings are available for certain conditions.
Treatment may address (but are not limited to) the following:
- Orthopedic injuries, fractures
- Orthopedic surgical recovery therapy (shoulders, knees, and hips)
- Performing arts injury therapy (foot, ankle, knee, hip)
- Pelvic dysfunction, pelvis alignment
- Core strength & motor planning strategies
- Chronic Pain Management
- Manual and mobilization therapy
- Balance & Coordination
- Neuromuscular rehabilitation
- Neurological movement Disorders
- Electrical Stimulation and Ultrasound
- Home exercise programs
Meet our Physical Therapists
Services List
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Lyndsey Ford DPT, PAMC Lyndsey holds a Master’s Certificate in Performing Arts Medicine focusing on muscle energy techniques for pelvis, hips, and lumbo-sacral joints. The benefits of foot, ankle, hip and pelvic muscle energy techniques work the entire kinetic chain to help treat the cause of back and knee pain, not just to improve symptoms. Sciatica, sacral pain, and groin pain can be common symptoms of pelvic dysfunction. Lyndsey’s manual techniques with the pelvis and mobilization techniques for the foot and ankle improve performance as well as specific ways to address the special needs for actors, dancers, musicians, gymnasts, ice skaters, skiers, and sportspersons who have incurred these injuries.
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Karen Conner, PT Karen Conner, PT recived her BS in Physical Therapy from the University of Delaware in 1985. She holds an Early Intervention Therapist certification in Virginia, and provides PT services and assessments for the Infant Toddler Connection of Virginia. Karen has 7 years of previous experience in adult/pediatric acute care including PICU and NICU settings, and over 20 years of experience working in school based settings, and Early Intervention. Karen has worked for Blue Ridge Therapy Associates since 2013.
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Julie Radack, DPT Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer.
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Jacqui Wilson, PTA Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer.
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