Centra, Central Virginia's Medical Leader

• Stroke rehabilitation
• Traumatic brain injury
• Spinal cord injury
• Bioness and FES Bike
• Cancer rehabilitation
• Lymphedema
• Neurological disorders including multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease
• Speech/articulation/memory
• Custom adult wheelchair evaluations
• Back and neck pain
• Joint replacements
• Shoulder, elbow, wrist pain
• Orthopaedic injuries
• Post surgical rehab
• Balance and fall prevention
• General deconditioning and deconditioning due to illness or hospitalization

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Bioness H200 Hand Rehabilitation System and L300 Foot Drop System 

Our clinic offers state of the art treatment options.  Bioness  is an advanced functional electrical stimulation (FES) system that stimulates the nerves in the arm or leg to initiate muscle contraction.  The L300 unit assists with foot drop and the H200 unit allows for the opening and closing of the hand.  The Bioness systen may allow you to enjoy greater indepedence and a better quality of life. 

Functional Electrical Stimulation Bike (FES)

The (FES) bike is used to improve functional movement of the arms and legs after a stroke, brain injury or with other neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis.  The FES bike is especially designed for patients with spinal cord injuries to improve circulation, prevent muscle atrophy and to decrease muscle spasms.  This rehabilitation technique where electrical current is applied to an individual with a disability may enhance that person's ability to function and live independently.   

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Our Physical Therapists

Maureen Mahland, MSPT

Maureen is the site coordinator of this clinic and a physical  therapist.  She graduated from Boston University in 2001 with a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences and Rehabilitaion and  received her Master of Science in Physical Therapy in 2002. Maureen has special interest in working with patients who have neurologic disorders and patients with cancer. She specializes in working with individuals who have suffered from strokes, spinal cord injuries and brain injuries and enjoys helping these patients and families who have many challenges to overcome.  Her love of physical therapy and thinking outside the box helps her find new ways to help and  make a difference in people's lives.  Maureen has special interest and a strong focus on wheelchair seating and mobility, spinal cord injury, and functional mobility. She is certified with the Bioness L300 foot drop system and the FES cycle. Maureen  received her STAR certification (survivorship training and rehabilitation)  in November 2009 offering optimal rehabilitation for persons with cancer.

Brigid Daly, DPT

Brigid received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan. She has clinical experience working in outpatient orthopaedics, neurological rehabilitation and in the long-term acute care setting. Additionally, she has worked with the pediatric population in outpatient pediatrics. She enjoys working in the neurological rehabilitation setting the most. Brigid is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and is STAR certified. She chose physical therapy as a career because she is very enthusiastic about fitness and its benefits for improving quality of life.

 

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Our Occupational Therapists

Lynne Vossen, OTR/L

Lynne graduated from Caledonian University, Glasgow, Scotland, 1989. Lynne moved to USA in 1993 where she has worked mainly in the neurological field. Lynne completed her neurodevelopmental training certification course(NDT) in 2000 and completed three advanced courses in 2002 and 2004.  She has experience in both clinical and management aspects of therapy and enjoys mentoring both staff and students. Recently, Lynne has also completed her STAR certification in cancer care and treatment which she currently uses in the clinic setting.

Lynne has over 20 years of hands on clinical experience and has a passion for treating  neurological patients. She is also trained/certified in the Bioness upper extremity system and functional Electrical Stimulation arm bike (FES).

Amanda Anthony, MS, OTR/L

Amanda graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University where she earned a Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy. Prior to joining the outpatient therapy team she worked in Centra’s inpatient Acute Rehabilitation.  She specializes in cancer rehabilitation and neurological disorders including stroke, multiple sclerosis and traumatic brain injury. Her professional interests include assistive technology, neurological disorders, gerontology and power mobility.  She has expanded her clinical skills through continuing education focusing on spinal cord injuries, splinting and has received certification in functional electrical stimulation technologies including the Bioness® hand rehabilitation system and Restorative Therapies® arm system. She is a member of both the Virginia Occupational Therapy Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association. 

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Our Speech Pathologist

Yvonne Staton, M.S. CCC-SLP

Yvonne has a Master of Science degree in Communication Disorders from Radford University.  She is a member of American Speech/Language/Hearing Association and is licensed to practice Speech Pathology in Virginia.  She has years of experience working in Speech Pathology and has helped both adults and children in various settings such as the public schools and outpatient clinics.  She treats patients with speech, language, articulation, voice, fluency, cognitive or swallowing disorders and is competent to perform Modified Barium Swallow Studies (cookie swallow).  Yvonne is a STAR certified cancer rehabilitation therapist.  Her particular areas of interest in the field of speech pathology are: head injury, stroke, head/neck cancer, swallowing and augmentative communication.  She loves the opportunity to help others achieve their goals and especially enjoys working with families and providing education and information to help them support their loved one during the recovery process.  Yvonne is President of Central Virginia Brain Injury Support Group.

For more information or to inquire about making an appointment, please call 434.200.4668   

 

 

 

 

 

 

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