At McNerney & Associates all of our patients will be given access to our newly renovated 3,600
square foot clinic with 12 private treatment rooms and state of the art exercise equipment and
devices which several are highlighted below.
Biodex Balance Machine
State of the art balance machine that can be used in various ways for numerous
conditions. Multiple programs allow for testing and training to assess factors from fall
risk to single leg balance differences essential for return to sport clearance. Features
also consist of weight bearing percentage indicators to help patients with weight bearing
precautions understand proper protocol. Consists of databases that allow for therapists
to compare their patients results to similar age and demographics for more detailed
measures.
This machine is not your typical treadmill you find at the gym. This machine has an
instrument desk that can monitor and record measures such as stride length, gait speed
and step symmetry. This allows for the therapists to develop an individualized program to
address the findings from the Gait Trainer and by using the machine and other
modalities then reassessing with the Gait Trainer to track progress.
This revolutionary machine is one that not many physical therapy clinics have at their
fingertips. The System 4 Pro has top of the line technology which allows our therapists to
test, rehabilitate, re-test and create objective outcomes that can be sent to their doctor to
show the patient's current functional status that can allow for decisions such as return to
sport, work and daily activities to be made easier. Many evidence based research
articles have been written using the date from this machine allowing for protocols for
ACL, knee osteoarthritis, hamstring injury and multiple other orthopedic conditions to be
created to give our patients the best possible outcomes.
The versatile design of the Matrix leg press makes building and toning major leg
muscles more efficient and accessible for all ages and body types. A low step-over
height and an assistance handle offer easy access for virtually anyone. Adjustments
can be made to the seat to allow for patients to simulate getting up from a chair to
performing plyometric jumps for athletes.
Cardiovascular Equipment
Our clinic utilizes SciFit as our equipment provider for aerobic devices listed below:
Two recumbent steppers
Recumbent bicycle
Stationary bicycle
Recumbent elliptical
Upper Body Ergometer
Our Services
The clinical team at McNerney & Associates consists of 12 therapists all with at least 10 years
of experience and many with extra certifications and training to help address various patient
populations. Below you will find examples of some of the conditions we treat and the skill sets
that our experienced therapists offer:
Conditions We Treat
Spine and musculo-skeletal conditions involving all joints of the body
Sports and orthopedic Injuries
Competitive swimmers, dancers, gymnasts, and runners among others
Pre and post-surgical cases of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions such as but
not limited to:
Total hip/knee/shoulder
Spine surgeries such as fusions, laminectomies
Arthroscopic procedures
Rotator cuff repairs
Bunionectomies
Carpal tunnel release
Vestibular disorders including positional vertigo
Post-concussion rehab
Geriatric conditions such as:
Deconditioning
Fall risk prevention and training
Balance and gait disorders
Progressive Neurological Conditions:
Parkinson’s Disease
Multiple Sclerosis
ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease)
Patients with symptoms related to autonomic dysfunction:
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) such as Graston and
Hawkgrips
Visceral techniques (Barral Techniques)
Fascial Counterstrain techniques
High Velocity Low Amplitude (HVLA) techniques
Cupping and percussive/vibratory massage devices
Vestibular and Concussion Treatment:
Assessment and treatment techniques such as:
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver
Epley Maneuver
Semont Maneuver
Gufoni Maneuver
Brandt-Daroff Exercises
Utilization of state of the art Infrared goggles with video feedback to record
nystagmus movement of the eyes for accurate diagnosis and assessment of
progress.
Fall Risk Prevention and Gait and Balance Training:
All of our therapists are trained in address fall risk and gait and balance disorders.
We utilize hands on manual techniques to address the musculoskeletal impairments
that may be causing or limiting a patient’s balance and also use a wide variety of
therapeutic and neuromuscular exercises and devices such as the Biodex Balance
Machine and Biodex Gait Trainer.
Our therapist Laura LaBoiteaux is LSVT BIG certified in treating patients with
Parkinson’s Disease which is one of the leading treatment strategies for PD. Laura is
constantly staying on top of the research with attending courses each year to ensure
all her patients have the most up to date treatment strategies for their condition.
Women’s Health and Pelvic Floor Training:
Our therapist Sarah Floyd is trained in Women’s and Pelvic health therapy. Sarah
provides a wealth of knowledge and years of experience in treating a wide range of
disorders from incontinence to postpartum dysfunctions.
Sarah has a private treatment room to ensure privacy for all patient’s are maintained.
Sarah can perform internal and external examinations and treatments and utilizes
her vast skill set to combine other treatment options such as myofascial and muscle
energy techniques to address other areas that may be impacting the pelvic floor
region.
Isokinetic Testing and Training:
We use the Biodex System 4 Pro Isokinetic Dynamometer to give our patients and
their doctors’ real time measurements on their current progress that is research
backed with the most up to date technology.
Dry Needling:
Dry needling is a type of procedure that a certified therapist can provide to address
myofascial trigger points. Using small myofilament needles, the therapist palpates
trigger points which are hyperirritable areas of the muscle which are typically tender
to touch. The therapist inserts the needle to this area in order to elicit a twitch
response which is the muscle releasing tension allowing for the area to have an
increase in blood flow, oxygenation and release of pain mediator chemicals. Our
clinic has 3 clinicians certified in Dry Needling by the State of Maryland which is one
of the most regulated states for Dry Needling requiring over 90 hours of training and
passing of several written and practical exams. Please contact the clinic for more
information or to have any questions answered.
