Nancy Manchester, MSPT

Nancy completed a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy at Boston University in 1997. Her undergraduate degree is a Bachelors of Science in Exercise Physiology from the University of Massachusetts. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from UMASS in 1994.

At Balance Physical Therapy Nancy works with the full spectrum of patients. Her ongoing interests include manual therapy and women’s health. Through her continuing education Nancy has enhanced her expertise in treating shoulder injuries, as well as treatment of the spine and core stabilization

Nancy enjoys skiing, snowshoeing, walking, and hiking, and also regularly exercises through yoga, weight training and group classes. She lives in Windham with her husband and three children.

Nancy loves her work as a Physical Therapist because it allows her to have a hands-on role in helping people recover from pain and injuries and then improving their function, independence and overall lives. She believes that an important part of her role as a physical therapist is to educate her patients about their bodies so that they are empowered to further their own healing.

In the course of her training Nancy gained a wide range of clinical experience. At Parkland Rehabilitation Services in Londonderry, NH, Nancy worked primarily with patients with orthopedic concerns, including patients recuperating from total or partial knee and hip replacements, as well as those recovering from shoulder, back, and ankle surgery. She also worked with patients with osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia.

While at Massachusetts General Hospital she worked in orthopedic, medical, chest and surgical settings. During her three years with the Brockton Visiting Nurse Association she worked with patients in home care settings, evaluating and treating those with pulmonary, cardiac, neurological, medical, surgical and orthopedic issues. She also provided home safety training to patients and their families.

Nancy has done internships at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Sports Conditioning Center in Brookline, Promina Kennestone Hospital in Georgia and Everett Rehabilitation Services in Everett, Mass.

Nancy joined Balance Physical Therapy in 2008.

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