Established in 2005, Edelman Spine & Orthopaedic Physical Therapy is located on the west side of Dover, Delaware. We offer four talented and compassionate physical therapists who have a combined total of 35 years of experience in outpatient orthopaedic physical therapy. Our mission is to provide the best care possible based on the most current research available. We strive to be leaders in our field and have obtained advanced degrees to enhance the outcomes of our patients. Our physical therapists hold various certifications and degrees. We are doctors of physical therapy, board certified in orthopaedics, as well as certified in manual therapy and strength and conditioning. Our skills, experience and expertise in treating spinal injuries are what separate us from other physical therapy clinics in the state. The physical therapists in our clinic have applied the latest research available to develop a treatment-based classification system for our spine patients to improve our effectiveness and the overall outcomes of our patients. Current research has found that no one single method or magic bullet has been proven to be the best approach to treating spinal injuries. In fact, recent literature reveals that the most favorable outcomes are produced by an eclectic approach, drawing from the best of all published methods that match the clinical presentation of the specific patient. Click here to read about our innovative evidence-based treatment paradigm. Though we are considered Delaware's leading spinal physical therapists, we are recognized nationally for our work with athletes treating injuries for the shoulders, elbows, hips, knees and ankles. We have had the pleasure of working directly with athletes in various nationally recognized governing bodies including and the Ladies Professional Golf Association ( LPGA ). Please review our press releases to read about these accolades. In addition to excelling in the treatment of sport and spine injuries, we are active in indu
80% of the population suffers from back pain at some point in their life time. Back and neck pain is the second most common symptom reported to persons visiting their primary care physician and the most frequent complaint of individuals seen by orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, and occupational medicine physicians.
He and his wife Julia are active with USA Swimming's Sports Medicine and Science Network. In 2008 they were honored to receive USA Swimming's High Performance award. Together, they participated on a Sports Science Task Force for USA Swimming to develop programs for the “UN-injured” Swimmer. In 2007 George was a keynote speaker at the USA Swimming National Convention and most recently George completed a project for USA Swimming regarding an active shoulder warm-up for competitive swimmers. George and Julia were honored to join the medical staff of USA Swimming for the Olympic Trials in Omaha, Nebraska in 2012 and 2016. George and Julia continue to work with the US National Team on a yearly basis. George is a Board Certified Specialist in Orthopaedics and one of Delaware’s premier spine therapists.
Physical Therapy
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Shoulder Pain
Neck Pain
Back Pain
Aquatic Therapy
We offer a variety of treatments to best serve and heal you, including manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education, dry needling, instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (Graston), myofascial decompression with negative pressure (cupping), active release techniques (ART) and aquatic therapy.
Manual Therapy
In 1996, George earned a Masters of Physical Therapy degree from the Institute of Physical therapy in St. Augustine, Florida. The Institute of Physical Therapy, (now called the University of St. Augustine ), is known throughout the world for its advancements in manual therapy and management of spinal disorders. Upon graduation, George was honored with the first Paris – Patla Manual Therapy Award.