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Physical Therapy

Kessler Lipman Orthopedics has an established physical therapy and rehabilitation center at each of our locations in Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton, Florida. We offer personalized and goal-oriented physical and occupational therapy services. Our highly skilled therapists will customize a treatment plan for you to help relieve your pain, improve your strength and function, promote healing, and prevent future injury.

Many orthopedic and sports injuries can be successfully treated using physical therapy. Dr. Kessler, Dr. Lipman and Dr. Shafi work closely with our physical therapists to coordinate your care plan and ensure you get the best possible treatment right on site.

For physical therapy appointments with one of our highly trained therapists, call (954) 358-0855 for our Fort Lauderdale office or (561) 995-4066 for our Boca Raton location.

Meet Our Physical Therapy Staff

Each of our therapists has over 15 years of hands-on experience treating pre- and post-operative patients. They specialize in post-injury patients and rehabilitation to return to sports activities including pickleball, football, soccer, tennis, golf, and basketball. Our physical therapists also have experience with baseball players in a rehabilitation throwing program.

Amy Cooper

Physical Therapist

Education: BS in Health Studies, Boston University; MS in Physical Therapy, Boston University
Experience: Practicing orthopedic and sports physical therapy since 2000

Les Ettlinger

Physical Therapist

Education: BS in Physical Therapy, Northwestern University (Chicago); MS in Physical Therapy, Northwestern University
Experience: Extensive experience in orthopedic and sports physical therapy

Jayson Stern

Physical Therapist Assistant

Education: AA at Palm Beach State College ; AS in PTA at South University
Certifications: Certified Titlest Performance Institute Golf Instructor; ISSA Certified Personal Trainer;
BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED).
Experience: Practice in fitness and sports rehabilitation for over 7 years.

Alexa De Franceschi

Physical Therapist Assistant

Education: AA, Palm Beach State College; AS, South University; BS in Health Sciences with a minor in Fitness Training, University of Central Florida
Experience: A practicing physical therapist assistant since 2016

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Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334

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At Kessler Lipman Orthopedics, our surgeons specialize in treatment of joint pain, fracture, overuse injury, arthritis, sprain, strain, tendonitis from sports-related injury, auto accident or chronic orthopedic condition.  We offer on-site x-ray, splinting, casting, PRP therapy (platelet rich plasma therapy), steroid injections, blood draw and physical therapy to help you save time and get back to your favorite activities.  Our doctors have advanced training in joint replacement, rotator cuff tear, knee ligament repair, arthroscopy and other minimally invasive orthopedic surgery procedures.  Doctors throughout Palm Beach County and Broward County refer their patients to our orthopedic and sports medicine specialists for sciatica, herniated disc, stress fracture, degenerative disc disease, muscle spasm, whiplash, shin splints, carpal tunnel syndrome, Tennis or Golfer's elbow, shoulder instability, frozen shoulder, patellar tendon rupture or other bone and joint disorders. We serve patients visiting South Florida and the Florida Keys and those living and working in Broward County and Palm Beach County, FL.