Therapists

Annette M. Bixler, OTR/L CHT

Annette M. Bixler received her Bachelor of Science degree from Elizabethtown College. She is an active member of the American Society of Hand Therapists. She has been specializing in the field of Occupational Hand Therapy since 1987. She has been a Certified Hand Therapist since 1991. She has been an occupational therapist for Commonwealth Orthopaedic Associates since 1995. Special areas of interests include complex and traumatic injuries concentrating on the elbow, hand, and wrist areas.

Daniel D. Borrell, MSPT, ATC, CSCS

Daniel D. Borrell received his Bachelor of Science degree from Penn State University and he received his Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Neumann College. He has been a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist for 17 years and served as a Certified Athletic Trainer for 10 years for the surrounding area high schools. He has been a staff physical therapist with Commonwealth Orthopaedic Associates for 7 years. He currently serves as the Clinical Site Director at our Exeter facility.

Michael A. Calcagno, MSPT

Michael A. Calcagno received his Bachelor of Science degree from Lockhaven University and an Associate of Science degree focusing on Physical Therapist Assistant from Alvernia College. He received his Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Neumann College. He has been employed at Commonwealth Orthopaedic Associates for 7 years. He co-developed the Balance Therapy and Falls Prevention Program at our Exeter facility.

Aaron L. Ebling, MSPT

Aaron L. Ebling received his Bachelor of Science degree and Master of Science degree from Misericordia University. He has practiced in the field of Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine for more than three years. He has been a physical therapist for Commonwealth Orthopaedic Associates since 2008.

Robert N. Gieringer, DPT

Robert N. Gieringer received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Beaver College. He received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Arcadia University. Special interests include Spinal Disorders and Kinesiotaping. He has been a physical therapist for Commonwealth Orthopaedic Associates since 2005.

Todd W. Knorr, MPT

Todd W. Knorr received his Bachelor of Science degree and Master of Science degree from Beaver College. He has been a physical therapist for Commonwealth Orthopaedic Associates since 2000. He co-developed the Balance Therapy and Falls Prevention Program at our Exeter facility. Special interests include treating tennis injuries.

Vanessa L. Kraft, DPT

Vanessa L. Kraft received her Bachelor of Science degree from East Stroudsburg University, where she was also a member of the women's basketball team. She received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Drexel University. She has been a physical therapist for Commonwealth Orthopaedic Associates since 2008. Her special interests include sports injuries and injury prevention.

Brenda J. Kunkle, DPT

Brenda J. Kunkle received her Bachelor of Science degree from Thomas Jefferson University and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from Temple University. She has been a physical therapist for Commonwealth Orthopaedic Associates since 1998. Special interests include spinal and musculoskeletal areas as well as McKenzie Techniques and Kinesiotaping.

Jennifer L. Neiheiser, OTR/L CHT

Jennifer L. Neiheiser received her Bachelor of Science degree from Elizabethtown College. She as been an occupational therapist for Commonwealth Orthopaedic Associates since 1998 and received certification in hand therapy in 2004. Special areas of interest include splint fabrications and treatment of fractures, tendon injuries, and crush injuries of the wrist and hand.

Joseph N. Stoudt, MSPT

Joseph N. Stoudt received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Bucknell University and his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from Thomas Jefferson University. He has been a physical therapist for Commonwealth Orthopaedic Associates since 1998. He currently serves as the Clinical Site Director at our Wyomissing facility.

Nathan S. Taylor, DPT, ATC, CSCS

Nathan S. Taylor received his Bachelor of Science degree from Ursinus College and his Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from Arcadia University. He is a Certified Athletic Trainer and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Special interests include Wellness Programming and Nutrition. He has been a physical therapist for Commonwealth Orthopaedic Associates since 2005.

Laurie M. Yocum, MPT

Laurie M. Yocum received her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Physical Therapy degrees from Temple University. She has been a physical therapist for Commonwealth Orthopaedic Associates since 1995 and specializes in manual orthopaedic physical therapy. Special interests include kinesiotaping and fitness training.

Randy E. Yocum, DPT, CSCS, Director of Rehabilitation Services and Human Performance

Randy E. Yocum received his Bachelor of Science and Doctorate of Physical Therapy degrees from Temple University. He is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He has served as the Director of Rehabilitation Services and Human Performance for Commonwealth Orthopaedic Associates since 1995. He specializes in the field of orthopaedic and sports rehabilitation, as well as sport-specific athletic performance enhancement and injury prevention.

Colleen Murphy Zeppos, MPT

Colleen Murphy Zeppos received her Bachelor of Science degree from Villanova University and her Master of Physical Therapy degree from MCP Hahnemann. She has been practicing in the field of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine for the past 8 years. She has been a physical therapist for Commonwealth Orthopaedic Associates since 2006.
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