Welcome to episode #16 of the Princeton Spine and Joint Center Podcast. In this episode Dr. Scott Curtis, Sports Medicine Director at Princeton Spine and Joint Center, sat down with Scott Giallella, a vestibular physical therapists at Hamilton Physical Therapy Services. They talked a lot about vestibular physical therapy, what it's used for, and what kind of patients would benefit from it. They also talked about the role of physical therapy in concussive symptoms. And finally talked about different types of physical therapy for fall reduction and individuals who may have frequent mechanical falls.
Scott Giallella
Physical Therapist/partner/owner at Hamilton Physical Therapy Services
Jun 2002 – Present
Education
The College of New Jersey
BA in Science/Corporate Fitness
Widener University
Masters of Science in Physical Therapy
Scott Curtis, DO
Director of Sports Medicine at Princeton Spine and Joint Center
Dr. Scott Curtis is a board certified, fellowship trained physician who specializes in the care of sports related injuries and general musculoskeletal care. After attending Penn State University, Dr. Curtis received his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and then completed his residency at Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, NJ where he was honored to serve as Chief Resident.
Dr. Curtis completed the renowned Sports Medicine Fellowship at Atlantic Sports Health where he worked with the New York Jets, Seton Hall University Athletics, College of St. Elizabeth Athletics and various high school teams. From weekend warriors to professional athletes, high school athletes to 90+ year old tennis players, Dr. Curtis has a singular focus to treat each patient as an individual, identify their concerns as well as their specific goals and help them reach their aspirations using the most effective non-surgical care options.