Thursday, December 11, 2014

The Amazing PT Staff at Mayers



Mayers Memorial has a Physical Therapy Department that is here to serve patients Monday through Friday. When you visit the Mayers Memorial Hospital Physical Therapy Department you will probably meet one on the Platko's. This husband and wife team share their passion for Physical Therapy in this inpatient and outpatient facility.

Who are the Platko's?

Jolene Platko, PT, DPT, ATC, PT Manager—Originally from Williston, ND, Jolene received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Pacific University in Forest Grove, OR. She began working at MMHD in April 2012

Scott Platko, PTA—Scott has over 16 years experience working as a licensed PTA after graduating from Housatonic Community College in Bridgeport, CT. He has worked extensively with orthopedic and sports medicine patients, as well as helping develop management strategies for the chronic pain patient.

Together, with an amazing staff, the pair has built a department aimed at meeting the needs of their individual patients.

Jolene and Scott are joined by a great staff. The other Physical Therapist on the team is Daryl Marzan.

Daryl Ann Marzan, PT, DPT—Born and raised in San Diego, CA, Daryl received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA. She began working at MMHD in April 2013.

To complete the staff Laura Sanders is an aid and certified massage therapist. Amanda Shoup coordinates all scheduling works with patients on insurance and other needs.

MMHD's Physical Therapy Department coordinates inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation therapy. PT's provide evaluation and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, neurological, and functional impairments. Services are directed at functionally improving the patient, so they are able to return to their pre-hospitalized setting.

The department is also actively involved in the discharge process of inpatients and assists in identifying the needs of the patient to return to activities of daily living.

There are treatment plans for all of your physical therapy needs.
  • SPORTS INJURIES
  • NECK & LOW BACK PAIN
  • ORTHOPEDIC INJURIES & SURGERIES
  • OSTEOARTHRITIS & OSTEOPOROSIS
  • TENDONITIS & REPETITIVE STRAIN INJURIES
  • JOINT REPLACEMENTS
  • NEUROLOGICAL COMPLICATIONS
  • VERTIGO & DIZZINESS
  • GAIT AND BALANCE TRAINING
  • POSTURE & BODY MECHANICS TRAINING
  • WORKERS COMP
  • RETURN TO WORK TESTING/TRAINING
  • PEDIATRICS
  • PRE AND POST PARTUM
  • SCIATICA AND SI DYSFUNCTIONS

For more information call (530)336-5511 Ext. 1243 or talk to your physician about a referral.

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