PCOM Georgia will provide physical therapy care for dancers at the Gwinnett Ballet Theatre.
The Department of Physical Therapy at PCOM Georgia recently announced a three-year partnership with the Gwinnett Ballet Theatre as part of the College’s ongoing commitment to providing patient-centered care and community service.
As part of the agreement, students from PCOM Georgia’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program will gain hands-on experience under the supervision of licensed faculty members by providing the following pro bono services: education on injury prevention and wellness, comprehensive screenings and assessments for strength, flexibility, mobility, endurance, and balance. Targeted interventions will address existing injuries.
“Early screenings and interventions are critical in addressing risk factors,” said Ruth Maher, PT, PhD, DPT, WCS, chair of the DPT program. “This partnership will help minimize injury severity and accelerate dancers' return to performance, ultimately optimizing each dancer's performance.”
Gwinnett Ballet Theatre was the first performing non-profit organization in Gwinnett County and celebrates over four decades of serving the community with entertainment, outreach, and education.
“Partnering with institutions like PCOM Georgia who share in our commitment to education and community service is critical to our mission,” said Lori-Zamzow Wire, artistic director at Gwinnett Ballet Theatre. “We’re thrilled to be able to give our dancers access to high-quality care and physical therapy resources that will prolong their careers in the performing arts.”
The physical therapy services will be provided on-site at Gwinnett Ballet Theatre's Suwannee location to ensure convenient access for dancers.
Established in 2005, PCOM Georgia is a branch campus of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM), a private, not-for-profit, accredited institution of higher education with a storied 125-year history dedicated to the healthcare professions. Located in Suwanee (Gwinnett County), PCOM Georgia offers doctoral degrees in osteopathic medicine, pharmacy and physical therapy. Graduate degrees are offered in biomedical sciences, medical laboratory science and physician assistant studies. The campus joins PCOM South Georgia in Moultrie in helping to meet the healthcare needs of the state. Emphasizing "a whole person" approach to care, PCOM Georgia focuses on educational excellence, interprofessional education and service to the community. For more information, visit pcom.edu or call 678-225-7500. The campus is also home to the Georgia Osteopathic Care Center, an osteopathic manipulative medicine clinic, which is open to the public by appointment. For more information, visit pcomgeorgiahealth.org.
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