About Jennifer Meier, MPT, CLT
Biography
Jennifer L. Meier, MPT, CLT became licensed in Physical Therapy in ‘96. She holds a B.S. from University of Pittsburgh and a Master’s of Physical Therapy from Slippery Rock University. Among her work experiences are: providing therapy at a multispecialty group that offers orthopedics, physiatry and chiropractic; treating athletes of all ages, including minor league athletes; and treating patients with orthopedic conditions, motor vehicle accident and work-related injuries, pre/post-operative conditions, pain, lymphedema, and breast cancer related impairments. Jen completed specialized training, to help breast cancer patients, in scar management, shoulder/neck pain, and post-op reconstruction. She became certified for lymphedema utilizing the Casley-Smith method as well as for performing functional capacity evaluations. Jen is also trained in Mulligan mobilizations, Muscle Energy Techniques and McKenzie approaches. Jen has spoken on many topics publicly, and has developed a community outreach program, specific to breast cancer patients, to increase awareness on scar management, lymphedema, and range of motion/strengthening exercises.
Education
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Slippery Rock
University, Slippery Rock, PA: 08/93 –
05/96; Master’s of Physical Therapy
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University of
Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA: 08/89 – 05/93;
Bachelor of Science
Work Experience
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Enfield Health &
Wellness Center; 01/08-Present
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Johnson Memorial
Hospital & Wellness Center; 07/00 –12/08
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Physical Therapist
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Expertise in
outpatient orthopedics, sports medicine
& breast cancer rehab
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Coordinated staff
meetings & inservices, provided staff
education, and assisted in program
development
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Expertise in
outpatient orthopedics, sports medicine
& breast cancer rehab
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Developed program
for breast cancer rehab, and provided
staff education to therapists and
physicians; coordinated staff meetings &
inservices
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Coordinated Health
Systems, Bethlehem, PA; 06/96 – 6/00
Continuing Education
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Muscle Energy
Techniques; At Home Seminars, 08/08
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Lymphedema Management:
Current Evidence & New Technologies;
Philadelphia, PA, 03/08
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Assessment and
Management of Low Back Pain; Dr. Michael
Erdil FACOEM; September 20, 2007
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Implementing Back
Braces; Jim Ingegneri; August 16, 2007
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The Hand: Fundamentals
of Therapy: Module 2; At Home Seminars,
08/07
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The Hand: Fundamentals
of Therapy: Module 1; At Home Seminars,
08/07
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Lymphedema Supplies and
Garments; Sue Guerrin; July 19, 2007
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Elbow Injuries in the
Throwing Athlete Part II – Treatment
Strategy; Home Study, 06/07
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Hip Replacement –
Surgery and Rehabilitation; Home Study,
06/07
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Epicondylitis – Lateral
and Medial; Home Study, 06/07
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Over the Counter
Superfeet Orthotics; Thom Abrams; April 24,
2007
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Athletic Taping; Jacob
Ibey ATC; March 22, 2007
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Physical Therapy
Evaluation of Patellofemoral Syndrome;
Colleen Maniscalco PT; MS, CSCS; March 15,
2007
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Proper Fitting
Footwear; Dr. Kristin Winters, DPM; January
17, 2007
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Pediatric Sports
Medicine Update; University of Connecticut
School of Medicine; November 15, 2006
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Neuromuscular
Electrical Stimulation; Melissa Somosky;
November 15, 2006
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Bankhart Repair and
Rehabilitation; Dr. Clinton Jambor; October
18, 2006
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Hanger Prosthetics and
Orthotics; Paul Armstrong, CP; September 20,
2006
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Breast Cancer Protocols
and Rehabilitation; Dr. Colleen Jambor; July
19, 2006
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A Biomechanical
Approach to Cervical Pain; Home Study, 08/06
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The Aging Lumbar Spine:
Treating LBP in Patients Over Fifty; Home
Study, 08/06
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Current Concepts in
Rehabilitation for Total Knee Replacement;
Home Study, 07/06
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Basic Hand Evaluation;
Rachel Fraser, OTR/L, CHT; June 21, 2006
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Functional Based
Approach for Shoulder Impingement; John
Paholski, MS, PT, OCS, Robert Fitzpatrick,
DO, MPH, Daniel Fisher, MSPT, and Patricia
Black, PT, MS, MCTA; May 18, 2006
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Common Surgical
Procedures of the Foot and Implications for
Physical Therapy; Dr. Kristin Winters, DPM;
April 19, 2006
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Healthy Bladder Basics;
Catherine D'Agostino, MS, PT, CSCS; November
16, 2005
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Bariatric Surgery and
Rehabilitation; Darren Tischler, MD;
September 29, 2005
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Differential Diagnosis
of Low Back Pain; Colleen Mansicalco, PT,
MS, CSCS; August 17, 2005
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Elbow Replacements;
Rachel Fraser, OTR/L, CHT; July 20, 2005
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The Pilates Method for
Use as Therapeutic and Corrective Exercise;
Hartford, CT, 06/05
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Discogenic Pain and
Current Treatments; Jennifer Meier, MSPT;
May 10, 2005
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Breast Reconstruction
and Implications for Rehabilitation; Orlando
DeLucia, MD; May 26,2005
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Diagnosis and Current
Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis; Ira
Pollack, MD; March, 17, 2005
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Surgical Procedures for
Buniectomies and Indications for
Rehabilitation; Dr. Robert Marra, DPM; March
3, 2005
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Pre-op/Post-op Breast
Cancer Management; Gretchen Bade, PT and Jen
Meier, PT; November 16, 2004
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Comprehensive
Evaluation and Treatment of Common Shoulder
Impairments; UCONN Health Center, CT
05-06/04
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Recovery in Motion
Program for the Management of Breast Cancer;
Windsor, CT 01-02/03
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Biomechanical &
Orthotic Evaluation of the Foot & Ankle;
Windsor, CT 12/02
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Orthopedic Medicine
(the Cyriax Method); Newington, CT 02/02
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Rotator Cuff Lesions
and Rehabilitation; APTA online course,
02/02
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Shoulder Lesions: From
Bankhart to SLAP; APTA online course, 11/01
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Mulligan’s Concepts
Course; CT, 10/01
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Dialogue & Debate
Series sponsored by HealthSouth; Farmington,
CT, commenced 05/01
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Customer Service
Training; Bethlehem, PA 4/00
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McKenzie Part B:
Cervical & Thoracic Spine; Philadelphia, PA,
06/98
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McKenzie Part A: Lumbar
Spine; Philadelphia, PA, 05/97
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17TH Annual Sports
Medicine Physician – Therapist Team Concept
Conference (APTA Sports Medicine Section);
Oakbrook, IL, 10/96
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