UPMC Centers for Rehab Services provides expert physical therapists (PTs) to staff UPMC Sports Medicine facilities. Whether you are a recreational, amateur, or professional athlete, our PTs can help get you back in the game sooner – and safer. In addition to providing a wide range of rehabilitative techniques and treatments, our therapists perform sport-specific tests and overall assessments of your injury to provide effective recovery services that are tailored to your needs and goals.
Madeleine Agladima, PT, DPT
Specializations: Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine, Running Analysis, Concussion Exertion Rehabilitation
Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy – University of Pittsburgh, Bachelor of Science – Messiah University
Shane Conley, PT, DPT, OCS
Certifications: Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS), Certified Primary Spine Practitioner
Specializations: Spine Rehabilitation
Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy – Saint Francis University, Bachelor of Science – Saint Francis University
Trevor Delaney, PT, DPT
Certifications: Certified Primary Spine Practitioner
Specializations: Spine Rehab, Orthopaedics
Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy – University of Pittsburgh, Bachelor of Science – University of Pittsburgh
Dane Eberle, PT, DPT, ATC
Certifications: Certified Athletic Trainer, CPR/BLS Certified through AHA
Specializations: Sports Medicine, Spine Health
Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy – University of Pittsburgh, Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training – Baldwin Wallace University
Patrick Garvey, PT, MS, DPT
Certifications: Fellow of American Academy of Manual Physical Therapists
Specializations: Spine, Shoulder, Knee
Education: Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy – University of Pittsburgh, Master of Science in Musculoskeletal PT – University of Pittsburgh, Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy – University of Pittsburgh
Danielle Hildebrand, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS
Certifications: Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS), Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS)
Specializations: Sports Medicine, Orthopaedics, Dance, Hip, Foot/Ankle
Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy – Slippery Rock University
Kirsten Hogg, PT, DPT, SCS
Certifications: Board Certified Sports Certified Specialist (SCS)
Specializations: Sports Medicine, Orthopaedics, Foot/Ankle, Shoulder, Concussion Exertion
Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy – Gannon University
Rebecca Huff, PT, DPT, OCS
Certifications: Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)
Specializations: Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine
Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy – University of Pittsburgh, Bachelor of Science – University of Pittsburgh
Marissa Kopacko, MS, CCC-SLP
Certifications: American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) Certification of Clinical Competencies, Lee Silverman Voice Technique (LSVT) Loud
Specializations: Neurodegenerative and Neuromuscular Disorders; Traumatic Brain Injury; Concussion; Cerebrovascular Accidents; Cancer Diagnoses Targeting Speech, Language, Cognitive, and Dysphagia Disorders
Education: Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology – West Virginia University, Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology and Audiology – West Virginia University
Michael Kopacko, PT, DPT, OCS
Certifications: Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)
Specializations: Orthopaedics, Hip, Knee, Shoulder
Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy – University of Pittsburgh
Lisa Lennon, PT, MPT, CLT-LANA
Certifications: Certified Lymphedema Therapist
Specializations: Pelvic Pain, Urinary Dysfunction, Coccyx Pain, Male Pelvic Pain, Head and Neck Cancer Rehab, Breast Cancer Rehab, Lymphedema Management
Education: Master of Physical Therapy – Boston University
Jacqueline Loeffler, MOTR/L, CHT
Certifications: Orthopaedic Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)
Specializations: Hand Therapy
Education: Master of Occupational Therapy – Chatham College, Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology – Penn State University
Lisa Mager, MPT, PT, WCS, CLT-LANA
Certifications: Women’s Clinical Specialist, Certified Lymphedema Therapist
Specializations: Pelvic Pain, Urinary Dysfunction, Coccyx Pain, Male Pelvic Pain, Head and Neck Cancer Rehab, Breast Cancer Rehab, Lymphedema Management
Education: Master of Physical Therapy – Duquesne University, Bachelor of Science – Duquesne University
Claire Moldovan, PT, DPT
Certifications: Board Certified Neurological Clinical Specialist (NCS)
Specializations: Neurological Therapy, Vestibular Therapy, Limb Loss
Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy – University of Pittsburgh
Shelly Muhlenkamp, PT, MSPT
Certifications: APTA Board Certified Geriatric Specialist, Certificate in Aquatic Physical Therapy Clinical Competency, Certified Pool Operator, Red Cross Certified Life Guard, Red Cross Certificate in Swim Coach Safety Training
Specializations: Aquatic Therapy, Geriatrics, Sports, Orthopaedics, Tactical Athlete/Veterans Programs, Pain Management
Education: Master of Physical Therapy – Armstrong Atlantic State University, Bachelor of Science in International Affairs – United States Military Academy West Point
Gina O'Brien, DPT
Certifications: Certified Primary Spine Practitioner
Specializations: Spine Health
Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy – University of Pittsburgh
Sarah Ostop, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC
Certifications: Board Certified Sports Certified Specialist (SCS), Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)
Specializations: Running Analysis and Treatment, Exertion Concussion, Knees and Shoulders
Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy – University of Pittsburgh, Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training – University of Pittsburgh
Mitchell Plum, PT, DPT, SCS
Certifications: Sports Certified Specialist (SCS), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
Specializations: Athletic Shoulder Rehabilitation, ACL Rehabilitation, Post-operative Knee Rehabilitation, Return to Sport for Upper Extremity and Lower Extremity Injury
Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy - Medical College of Georgia, Bachelor of Science and Education - University of Georgia
Adam Popchak, PT, PhD
Specializations: Shoulder Instability, Rotator Cuff Pathology, Throwing Injuries, Return to Sport Progressions
Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy and PhD - University of Pittsburgh
Meredith Schlichtkrull, MPT
Specializations: Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine
Education: Master of Physical Therapy – Duquesne University, Bachelor of Health Science – Duquesne University
Carol Steiner, PT, DPT
Specializations: Neurological Therapy, Vestibular Therapy
Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy – Chatham University, Master of Physical Therapy – Duquesne University
Laura Troxell, MOT, OTR/L
Certifications: Certified in Physical Agent Modalities (CPAM)
Specializations: Neurological Therapy, Low Vision Therapy
Education: Graduate Certification in Low Vision – University of Alabama at Birmingham, Master of Occupational Therapy – University of Pittsburgh, Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Science – University of Pittsburgh
Jacqueline Voegler, OTR/L, CHT
Certifications: National Board-Certified Occupational Therapist, Certified Hand Therapist (CHT), Certified in Physical Agent Modalities, Certified CPR Instructor
Specializations: Hand Therapy
Education: Master of Occupational Therapy
Dawn Walter, PT
Specializations: General Orthopaedics
Education: Bachelor of Science in Psychology – University of Pittsburgh, Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy – California State University at Long Beach
Erin Angelini, PT, DPT, SCS
Certifications: Sports Certified Specialist (SCS), UPMC Sports Residency Graduate, USA Track and Field Coach
Specializations: Runners, Youth Athletes, Return to Sport Training, Injury Prevention
Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy - Lebanon Valley College, Bachelor of Health Science and Spanish - Lebanon Valley College
Erica Baum Coffey, PT, MS, SCS
Certifications: Sports Certified Specialist (SCS)
Specializations: Knee, Foot, and Ankle Injuries; Gymnastics; Ballet
Education: Master of Physical Therapy - University of Pittsburgh, Master of Science - University of Pittsburgh
Erin Dufort, PT, DPT, OCS
Certifications: Orthopaedic Certified Specialist (OCS)
Specializations: Sports, Shoulder, Knee
Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy - University of Pittsburgh
Keelan Enseki, PT, MPT, ATC, MS
Certifications: Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (OCS), Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy (SCS), Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)
Specializations: Hip Injuries in the Active Population
Education: Master of Physical Therapy - University of Pittsburgh, Master of Science in Health and Rehabilitation Science - University of Pittsburgh, Bachelor of Science in Biobehavioral Health/Neuroscience Minor - Pennsylvania State University
Michael Eskay, PT, DPT
Specializations: Sports Medicine, Knee Rehabilitation, ACL Rehabilitation and Return to Sport, Injury Prevention, Complete Musculoskeletal Care
Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy - University of Pittsburgh
Alex Fails, PT, DPT
Specializations: Orthopaedics, Sports Rehabilitation, Throwing Rehabilitation, Shoulder Rehabilitation, Knee Rehabilitation, Exertion Therapy
Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy - University of Pittsburgh
Jacob Fine, PT, DPT, SCS
Specializations: Knee Injuries, Overhead Athletes
Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy - University of Pittsburgh
Patrick Flynn, PT, MPT
Title: Facility Director, CRS Sports Medicine
Specializations: Sports and Orthopaedics Injuries
Education: Master of Physical Therapy - Slippery Rock University
Susan Garvey, PT, MPT, C-PS
Certifications: Champion Performance Specialist (C-PS)
Specializations: Musculoskeletal Care, Running Analysis, Concussion, Exertion Therapy
Education: Master of Physical Therapy - University of Pittsburgh, Bachelor of Science - University of Pittsburgh
Nicole Giannangeli, PT, DPT
Specializations: Exertion Therapy, Concussion, Running Analysis
Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy - Chatham University
Catherine Hagan Vargo, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS
Certifications: Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OSC), Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS)
Specializations: Dance Medicine, Lower Extremity (especially foot/ankle)
Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy - Duquesne University, Bachelor of Health Sciences - Duquesne University, Bachelor of Science in Biology - Duquesne University
Jeremy Jabara, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS
Certifications: Sports Certified Specialist (SCS), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
Specializations: Sports injuries, Knee and Shoulder Rehab
Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy - Wichita State University
Victoria Kochick, PT, DPT, NCS
Certifications: Neurological Board-Certified Clinical Specialist (NCS)
Specializations: Vestibular and Exertion Therapy, Post-Concussion Rehab
Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy - Slippery Rock University
Sean Learish, PT, MPT
Specializations: Sports and Orthopaedics Injuries
Education: Master of Physical Therapy - Slippery Rock University, Bachelor of Science in Biology - Susquehanna University
Rob Martin, PhD, PT, CSCS
Certifications: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
Specializations: Hip, Foot, Ankle
Education: Bachelor of Physical Therapy - SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse, Doctor of Rehabilitation Sciences - University of Pittsburgh
Matthew Matta, PT, DPT, CSCS, TPI-CGFI
Certifications: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Titleist Performance Institute, OnBaseU, Selective Functional Movement Assessment, Functional Movement Screening
Specializations: Baseball/Softball, Overhead Athletes, Shoulder, Golf, Strength and Conditioning
Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy - Slippery Rock University, Bachelor of Science - University of Pittsburgh
Michael "Ken" McFarland, PT
Specializations: Outpatient Orthopaedics
Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy - University of Pittsburgh
Anne Mucha, PT, DPT, MS, NCS
Certifications: Neurological Board-Certified Clinical Specialist (NCS)
Specializations: Concussion Rehabilitation, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Neurologic Rehabilitation
Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy - Temple University, Master of Science in Neurologic Physical Therapy - University of Pittsburgh, Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy - University of Pittsburgh
David Pastrana, PT, DPT
Certifications: Primary Spine Practitioner
Specializations: Spine
Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy - University of Pittsburgh
Nick Stephenson, PT, DPT, CSCS, TPI-CGFI
Certifications: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Titleist Performance Institute Certified Golf Fitness Instructor
Specializations: Sports, Hip, Knee
Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy - Gannon University
Cara Troutman-Enseki, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS
Certifications: Orthopaedic Certified Specialist (OCS), Sports Certified Specialist (SCS)
Specializations: Young Athletes, Musculoskeletal Impairments
Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy - University of Pittsburgh