Glenn Venturini, PT, MPT, MS
Glenn has worked in physical therapy and exercise physiology settings since
1984. His experience includes managing corporate fitness and physical
therapy facilities, as well as treating in home care, nursing homes and
outpatient physical therapy centers. He has achieved a M.S. in Education as
an Exercise Physiologist from The University of Pittsburgh and his Masters in
Physical Therapy from Neuman College. Glenn and Craig partnered to found
Optimum with Craig in 2007.
In addition to treating clients in the clinic, Glenn also provides out-patient
therapy for the Sisters of St Francis at the Assisi House in Aston. Mr. Venturini
also coaches CYO cross country and track for St John Chrysostom in
Wallingford and has presented several local coaching clinics focused on injury
prevention in youth athletic programs.
Craig Fava, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
Craig has been a physical therapist since graduating from The University of
Connecticut in 1996. His experience includes managing a physical therapy
office, and providing therapy in nursing homes, assisted living facilities,
hospitals and at patient’s homes. Craig and Glenn partnered to found
Optimum in 2007.
Craig is both an Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) through the American
Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and a Certified Strength and
Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) from the National Strength and Conditioning
Association. He is also a Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist through
Maitland Australian Physiotherapy Seminars. Craig achieved his clinical
doctorate of physical therapy from Drexel University in 2008.
Carolyn Maye, PT, MSPT, OCS
Carolyn joined Optimum as our first part time/per diem employee and has
recently increased her patient care hours. She is a graduate of Boston
University. She has experience in orthopedics and home care physical
therapy.
She is also an Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) through the American
Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. Additionally, when working in California,
she also completed a focused program in Proprioceptive Neuromuscular
Facilitation (PNF), a form of manual resisted exercises.
Charles Garfinkle, PT, MSPT, OCS, ART, CMT
Chuck completed his undergraduate studies at Penn State then completed his
Masters of Science in Physical Therapy at Widener University in 2000. His
experience involves working in outpatient physical therapy clinics treating a
variety of injuries from ankle sprains to neck/back injuries. Chuck joined
Optimum in early 2008 and now has partnered with us and Roger to form our
new office in West Chester. Chuck is currently available to treat patients in
both offices.
Chuck has completed additional specialization in Active Release Techniques
(ART). He is both an Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) through the
American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and a Certified Massage
Therapist in Pennsylvania. He is also a Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist
through Maitland Australian Physiotherapy Seminars. He is currently a lab
instructor at Neumann College. Additionally, Chuck is interested in evaluating
and strengthening programs for baseball and golf.
Roger Collins, PT, MPT, MBA
For over 10 years, Roger Collins has served the West Chester community by
providing outpatient orthopedic and sports physical therapy as well as helping
athletes to improve performance and avoid injury. Since 1999, Roger has also
developed a specialized clinical practice in shoulder rehabilitation, particularly
as it relates to the demands of the throwing athlete. He has been recruited to
provide instruction in shoulder and throwing biomechanics and for shoulder
rehabilitation and conditioning techniques at various professional seminars.
Roger graduated in 1998 from the University of Delaware with a Masters in
Physical Therapy, where he received the Scholarship Award in recognition of
his outstanding academic performance. He also holds a Bachelor of Sciences
in finance and a Masters in Business Administration, both from the University
of Maryland.
Prior to entering the physical therapy profession, Roger worked as a business
consultant and was a small business owner in the real estate industry. After
earning his Masters in Physical Therapy, he began his work in outpatient
physical therapy. One year later, he became the director of a large orthopedic
and sports physical therapy facility in West Chester.
Roger recently partnered with Chuck Garfinkle and Optimum to form Optimum’
s new office in West Chester, PA. He is currently engaged in further refining
shoulder and elbow rehabilitation as well as exploring the role played by
imbalances in the kinetic chain in injury and performance deficits. In addition,
he enjoys treating a variety of orthopedic pathologies among a diverse
population and strives to customize rehabilitation programs to satisfy
individual needs.
Scott Biely, PT, DPT, OCS, MTC
Scott Biely has worked as a physical therapist in West Chester for 25 years.
Throughout that time, he has specialized in the treatment of spine disorders
including low back pain and neck pain. He is now employed at the West
Chester office of Optimum Physical Therapy Associates where he continues to
treat painful conditions arising from the spine.
Scott graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 1981 with a Bachelor's
Degree in Physical Therapy. After two years of work in an acute care hospital,
he returned to the University of Pittsburgh and in 1984 earned a Master's
Degree in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy. He has worked in West Chester
since that time. He has completed advanced studies in spinal mobilization and
myofascial manipulation and was awarded a Manual Therapy Certification in
1999. He was also recognized as a Board Certified Specialist in Orthopaedic
Physical Therapy by the American Physical Therapy Association in 1999. In 2003
Scott received his Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree with a specialization in
Manual Therapy from the University of St. Augustine.
Scott has continued his studies in physical therapy and is currently a PhD
student at Drexel University. His doctorate work involves rehabilitation and
muscle control of conditions related to spinal instability. He is currently
performing research that was funded by a grant from the Orthopaedic Section
of the American Physical Therapy Association. He has presented findings of
his research at national meetings of the APTA.
In addition to his clinical work, Scott is an Assistant Professor at Neumann
University where he teaches courses on biomechanics, musculoskeletal
pathology, musculoskeletal physical therapy, and rehabilitation of spine
related disorders. He has lectured nationally on core stabilization exercises
and spinal mobilization. He has also published several articles on muscle
stabilization of the spine.
Scott brings his expertise in manual therapy and core stabilization of the spine
to Optimum Physical Therapy Associates. He is now seeing patients with
painful conditions of the back and neck.
Phillip B. Donley, PT, ATC, MS.
Phil is a West Virginia native and 1956 graduate of West Virginia University,
1957 graduate of D.T. Watson Physical Therapy School, and a Masters Degree
from West Virginia University in 1965.
He is a retired Colonel U.S. Army Reserve. He was Chief P. T. at Akron City
Hospital 1958-1960, Instructor and Assistant Athletic Trainer at West Virginia
University 1960-1965, Head Athletic Trainer and Professor of Physical
Education at West Chester University, 1965-1991. He owned a private Sports
Physical Therapy Clinic in West Chester 1981-1995. Since 1997 he has served
as a Consultant to the Philadelphia Phillies for 10 years and the Philadelphia
Eagles for 5 years. He is now available to treat patients part time at the West
Chester office of Optimum Physical Therapy Associates. He also performs
research plus clinical care lectures on shoulder and full body kinetic chain
topics.
He is the author of 1 book with 12 editions, edited 2 books, contributed to 12
books, presented 35 original papers on Sports Medicine subjects, published
16 articles, taught 48 two day continuing education courses including those for
PT’s, ATC, Physicians, and Hospital Administrators, served as a consultant for
16 sports medicine clinics and universities, and delivered over 220 talks on
Sports Medicine subjects. In 1970 while at West Chester University he was the
founder and director for 20 years of the 5th NATA Approved Athletic Training
Education Program, the 1st coeducational program in the country. He was a
staff Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapist for both the 1980 Winter Olympics and
the 1996 Summer Olympics.
His most recent research activity has focused on a ten-year study of
professional baseball players. Since 1998 he has measured 58 variables on
2500 pitchers and 350 position players on one professional team and over 200
pitchers of ages 12-35 in private practice. Prevention and rehabilitation
methods have been developed for the upper extremity and rest of the body
kinetic chain. These methods when applied have resulted in a significant
decrease in the frequency and severity of throwing injuries. This has resulted
in decreased lost time and lowered health care costs. Using new exercises
has also improved mechanical efficiency and effectiveness for the entire body
in general and the throwing motion in particular. Equally important has been
the positive results of using these methods for a wide variety of upper
extremity problems in the general population who are exposed to risk in their
occupations or during recreational activities.
Karen Wientjes Albaugh, PT, DPT, MPH, CWS
Certified Wound Specialist
Karen Albaugh received her Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy
from the University of Scranton in 1994. She received a Master degree in
Public Health from West Chester University in 2000 and a post-professional
Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from Neumann University in 2006. Karen
has been practicing wound care since 1996, and has been board certified as a
Certified Wound Specialist through the American Academy of Wound
Management since 1999. She is a Fellow in the American Academy of Wound
Management (AAWM) and a member of the Academy for the Advancement of
Wound Care (AAWC).
After managing a hospital-based wound care and hyperbaric medicine program
in Philadelphia for 5 years, Karen joined the Center for Advanced Wound Care,
in Reading PA, in 2002. Her primary role was to coordinate the newly
established hyperbaric medicine program at St. Joseph Medical Center in
Reading PA, including the development of protocols and training of hyperbaric
technicians. Since then, Karen continues to serve as the Research
Coordinator for wound-related clinical trials conducted at the Center for
Advanced Wound Care. The Center for Advanced Wound Care is involved in a
number of multi-center, national and international trials. Karen’s background
in wound management also includes clinical education, consultative visits and
the development of a web-based documentation system for wound
management.
Karen now brings her specialized skills in wound care to treat patients at the
West Chester office of Optimum Physical Therapy Associates. In addition to
her clinical practice, she is an Assistant Professor in the Doctor of Physical
Therapy program at Neumann University in Aston, PA. Karen has been actively
involved with the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) for the past 8
years, serving on the Executive Board of the Wound Management Special
Interest Group and as the Program Chair for the Section on Clinical
Electrophysiology and Wound Management. Karen has been a member of
APTA task forces to develop appropriate coding for wound management
interventions and to develop national, entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy
wound management curriculum guidelines. She has presented locally and
nationally, as well as, published articles and co-authored textbook chapters on
debridement, pain management, and therapeutic interventions for wound
healing. Her current areas of interest include debridement, bioburden
management, laser therapy and program development.
.....More updates to come, we are having our site professionally
reorganized.............
Glenn has worked in physical therapy and exercise physiology settings since
1984. His experience includes managing corporate fitness and physical
therapy facilities, as well as treating in home care, nursing homes and
outpatient physical therapy centers. He has achieved a M.S. in Education as
an Exercise Physiologist from The University of Pittsburgh and his Masters in
Physical Therapy from Neuman College. Glenn and Craig partnered to found
Optimum with Craig in 2007.
In addition to treating clients in the clinic, Glenn also provides out-patient
therapy for the Sisters of St Francis at the Assisi House in Aston. Mr. Venturini
also coaches CYO cross country and track for St John Chrysostom in
Wallingford and has presented several local coaching clinics focused on injury
prevention in youth athletic programs.
Craig Fava, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
Craig has been a physical therapist since graduating from The University of
Connecticut in 1996. His experience includes managing a physical therapy
office, and providing therapy in nursing homes, assisted living facilities,
hospitals and at patient’s homes. Craig and Glenn partnered to found
Optimum in 2007.
Craig is both an Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) through the American
Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and a Certified Strength and
Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) from the National Strength and Conditioning
Association. He is also a Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist through
Maitland Australian Physiotherapy Seminars. Craig achieved his clinical
doctorate of physical therapy from Drexel University in 2008.
Carolyn Maye, PT, MSPT, OCS
Carolyn joined Optimum as our first part time/per diem employee and has
recently increased her patient care hours. She is a graduate of Boston
University. She has experience in orthopedics and home care physical
therapy.
She is also an Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) through the American
Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. Additionally, when working in California,
she also completed a focused program in Proprioceptive Neuromuscular
Facilitation (PNF), a form of manual resisted exercises.
Charles Garfinkle, PT, MSPT, OCS, ART, CMT
Chuck completed his undergraduate studies at Penn State then completed his
Masters of Science in Physical Therapy at Widener University in 2000. His
experience involves working in outpatient physical therapy clinics treating a
variety of injuries from ankle sprains to neck/back injuries. Chuck joined
Optimum in early 2008 and now has partnered with us and Roger to form our
new office in West Chester. Chuck is currently available to treat patients in
both offices.
Chuck has completed additional specialization in Active Release Techniques
(ART). He is both an Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) through the
American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and a Certified Massage
Therapist in Pennsylvania. He is also a Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist
through Maitland Australian Physiotherapy Seminars. He is currently a lab
instructor at Neumann College. Additionally, Chuck is interested in evaluating
and strengthening programs for baseball and golf.
Roger Collins, PT, MPT, MBA
For over 10 years, Roger Collins has served the West Chester community by
providing outpatient orthopedic and sports physical therapy as well as helping
athletes to improve performance and avoid injury. Since 1999, Roger has also
developed a specialized clinical practice in shoulder rehabilitation, particularly
as it relates to the demands of the throwing athlete. He has been recruited to
provide instruction in shoulder and throwing biomechanics and for shoulder
rehabilitation and conditioning techniques at various professional seminars.
Roger graduated in 1998 from the University of Delaware with a Masters in
Physical Therapy, where he received the Scholarship Award in recognition of
his outstanding academic performance. He also holds a Bachelor of Sciences
in finance and a Masters in Business Administration, both from the University
of Maryland.
Prior to entering the physical therapy profession, Roger worked as a business
consultant and was a small business owner in the real estate industry. After
earning his Masters in Physical Therapy, he began his work in outpatient
physical therapy. One year later, he became the director of a large orthopedic
and sports physical therapy facility in West Chester.
Roger recently partnered with Chuck Garfinkle and Optimum to form Optimum’
s new office in West Chester, PA. He is currently engaged in further refining
shoulder and elbow rehabilitation as well as exploring the role played by
imbalances in the kinetic chain in injury and performance deficits. In addition,
he enjoys treating a variety of orthopedic pathologies among a diverse
population and strives to customize rehabilitation programs to satisfy
individual needs.
Scott Biely, PT, DPT, OCS, MTC
Scott Biely has worked as a physical therapist in West Chester for 25 years.
Throughout that time, he has specialized in the treatment of spine disorders
including low back pain and neck pain. He is now employed at the West
Chester office of Optimum Physical Therapy Associates where he continues to
treat painful conditions arising from the spine.
Scott graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 1981 with a Bachelor's
Degree in Physical Therapy. After two years of work in an acute care hospital,
he returned to the University of Pittsburgh and in 1984 earned a Master's
Degree in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy. He has worked in West Chester
since that time. He has completed advanced studies in spinal mobilization and
myofascial manipulation and was awarded a Manual Therapy Certification in
1999. He was also recognized as a Board Certified Specialist in Orthopaedic
Physical Therapy by the American Physical Therapy Association in 1999. In 2003
Scott received his Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree with a specialization in
Manual Therapy from the University of St. Augustine.
Scott has continued his studies in physical therapy and is currently a PhD
student at Drexel University. His doctorate work involves rehabilitation and
muscle control of conditions related to spinal instability. He is currently
performing research that was funded by a grant from the Orthopaedic Section
of the American Physical Therapy Association. He has presented findings of
his research at national meetings of the APTA.
In addition to his clinical work, Scott is an Assistant Professor at Neumann
University where he teaches courses on biomechanics, musculoskeletal
pathology, musculoskeletal physical therapy, and rehabilitation of spine
related disorders. He has lectured nationally on core stabilization exercises
and spinal mobilization. He has also published several articles on muscle
stabilization of the spine.
Scott brings his expertise in manual therapy and core stabilization of the spine
to Optimum Physical Therapy Associates. He is now seeing patients with
painful conditions of the back and neck.
Phillip B. Donley, PT, ATC, MS.
Phil is a West Virginia native and 1956 graduate of West Virginia University,
1957 graduate of D.T. Watson Physical Therapy School, and a Masters Degree
from West Virginia University in 1965.
He is a retired Colonel U.S. Army Reserve. He was Chief P. T. at Akron City
Hospital 1958-1960, Instructor and Assistant Athletic Trainer at West Virginia
University 1960-1965, Head Athletic Trainer and Professor of Physical
Education at West Chester University, 1965-1991. He owned a private Sports
Physical Therapy Clinic in West Chester 1981-1995. Since 1997 he has served
as a Consultant to the Philadelphia Phillies for 10 years and the Philadelphia
Eagles for 5 years. He is now available to treat patients part time at the West
Chester office of Optimum Physical Therapy Associates. He also performs
research plus clinical care lectures on shoulder and full body kinetic chain
topics.
He is the author of 1 book with 12 editions, edited 2 books, contributed to 12
books, presented 35 original papers on Sports Medicine subjects, published
16 articles, taught 48 two day continuing education courses including those for
PT’s, ATC, Physicians, and Hospital Administrators, served as a consultant for
16 sports medicine clinics and universities, and delivered over 220 talks on
Sports Medicine subjects. In 1970 while at West Chester University he was the
founder and director for 20 years of the 5th NATA Approved Athletic Training
Education Program, the 1st coeducational program in the country. He was a
staff Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapist for both the 1980 Winter Olympics and
the 1996 Summer Olympics.
His most recent research activity has focused on a ten-year study of
professional baseball players. Since 1998 he has measured 58 variables on
2500 pitchers and 350 position players on one professional team and over 200
pitchers of ages 12-35 in private practice. Prevention and rehabilitation
methods have been developed for the upper extremity and rest of the body
kinetic chain. These methods when applied have resulted in a significant
decrease in the frequency and severity of throwing injuries. This has resulted
in decreased lost time and lowered health care costs. Using new exercises
has also improved mechanical efficiency and effectiveness for the entire body
in general and the throwing motion in particular. Equally important has been
the positive results of using these methods for a wide variety of upper
extremity problems in the general population who are exposed to risk in their
occupations or during recreational activities.
Karen Wientjes Albaugh, PT, DPT, MPH, CWS
Certified Wound Specialist
Karen Albaugh received her Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy
from the University of Scranton in 1994. She received a Master degree in
Public Health from West Chester University in 2000 and a post-professional
Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from Neumann University in 2006. Karen
has been practicing wound care since 1996, and has been board certified as a
Certified Wound Specialist through the American Academy of Wound
Management since 1999. She is a Fellow in the American Academy of Wound
Management (AAWM) and a member of the Academy for the Advancement of
Wound Care (AAWC).
After managing a hospital-based wound care and hyperbaric medicine program
in Philadelphia for 5 years, Karen joined the Center for Advanced Wound Care,
in Reading PA, in 2002. Her primary role was to coordinate the newly
established hyperbaric medicine program at St. Joseph Medical Center in
Reading PA, including the development of protocols and training of hyperbaric
technicians. Since then, Karen continues to serve as the Research
Coordinator for wound-related clinical trials conducted at the Center for
Advanced Wound Care. The Center for Advanced Wound Care is involved in a
number of multi-center, national and international trials. Karen’s background
in wound management also includes clinical education, consultative visits and
the development of a web-based documentation system for wound
management.
Karen now brings her specialized skills in wound care to treat patients at the
West Chester office of Optimum Physical Therapy Associates. In addition to
her clinical practice, she is an Assistant Professor in the Doctor of Physical
Therapy program at Neumann University in Aston, PA. Karen has been actively
involved with the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) for the past 8
years, serving on the Executive Board of the Wound Management Special
Interest Group and as the Program Chair for the Section on Clinical
Electrophysiology and Wound Management. Karen has been a member of
APTA task forces to develop appropriate coding for wound management
interventions and to develop national, entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy
wound management curriculum guidelines. She has presented locally and
nationally, as well as, published articles and co-authored textbook chapters on
debridement, pain management, and therapeutic interventions for wound
healing. Her current areas of interest include debridement, bioburden
management, laser therapy and program development.
.....More updates to come, we are having our site professionally
reorganized.............
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