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Annette L. Shaffer, PT

(Annette L Shaffer, PT)

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Specializes in: Physical Therapy
Professional interests include: knee arthroplasty, musculoskeletal problems, physical therapy treatment, and more.
12311 Perry Highway
Wexford, PA 15090

Annette L. Shaffer, PT is a physical therapist in Wexford, PA specializing in physical therapy. Annette L. Shaffer, PT is affiliated with Allegheny Health Network, AHN Therapy Services and ALLEGHENY CLINIC.

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Office Locations

Address:

12311 Perry Highway
Wexford, PA 15090

Address:

232 Wise Road Suite 100
Harmony, PA 16037

Some issues Annette L. Shaffer, PT can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Annette L. Shaffer, PT for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Annette L. Shaffer, PT treated as a physical therapist in Wexford, PA were rehabilitation and manual therapy.

manual therapy 280
rehabilitation 595

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Annette L. Shaffer, PT.

Gender
Male 7
Female 8
Age
75 to 84
85 and over
Less than 65
65 to 74 7

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Annette L. Shaffer, PT From 2018 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Annette L. Shaffer, PT treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 17
High Cholesterol 18
Stroke
Ischemic Heart Disease 7
Depression 2
Chronic Kidney Disease 2
Asthma
Osteoporosis
Heart Failure
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Diabetes 2
Atrial Fibrillation
Cancer
Dementia

Education & Training

She has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Annette L. Shaffer, PT is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Allegheny Health Network
AHN Therapy Services
ALLEGHENY CLINIC

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Biography

Ms. Annette Shaffer specializes in physical therapy. Her areas of expertise include the following: concussion, knee arthroplasty, and sports health. Ms. Shaffer is affiliated with Allegheny Health Network. Yext reports that she is not accepting new patients.