Melissa Papa, DPT
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Observing National Spine Health Awareness Month – Your Backbone for a Healthy Life
The month of October makes most people think of pumpkin spice lattes, vibrant leaves, and Halloween costumes. But here at Premier Orthopaedics, we have something else we keep an eye out for, too, because it's also the time of year known as National Spine Health...
September is National Vascular Disease Awareness Month
As September starts, it's National Vascular Disease Awareness Month. This is a great time to learn about the health of our veins and arteries. Vascular diseases include problems like deep vein thrombosis and peripheral arterial disease. Read on to learn how to keep...
Causes & Treatment Options for Sciatica
Pain that starts in the lower back and radiates down the back of the leg is what is commonly referred to as sciatica. The pain follows the path of the sciatic nerve down the leg which means that typically, only one side of the body is affected. The sensation that...
SPECIALTIES
Melissa received her bachelors in Kinesiology from Penn State University in 2014 and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from University of the Sciences in 2018. Melissa has completed affiliations in the orthopedic and acute care settings with a variety of demographics. She has a background in lacrosse, field hockey and soccer. She enjoys treating patients of all ages to encourage pain free functional movement through an individualized approach.
Melissa offers direct access physical therapy. Direct access allows patients with an injury to see a Premier Orthopaedics physical therapist for 30 days without a physician referral. Direct access is not for Medicare, WC or MVA patients. To set up an appointment, please call 610-524-7251.