Danica A.
PTA
Location: Bay State Physical Therapy – West Warwick, RI
Danica A., PTA, graduated from the Community College of Rhode Island with an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assisting. Prior to earning her degree, she gained three years of valuable experience working as a Rehabilitation Aide in an outpatient setting. During her clinical education, she completed rotations in inpatient care, outpatient therapy, and pediatrics.
Born with congenital heart defects, Danica understands firsthand the importance of movement and exercise in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Her personal journey inspired her to pursue a career in physical therapy, where she could help others experience the benefits of mobility, strength, and independence. She has a special passion for working with pediatric patients and is dedicated to providing compassionate, individualized care that supports children and their families.
Outside of work, Danica enjoys snowboarding in the winter and going for walks to stay active and healthy!
Conditions
- Achilles Tendonitis
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tears
- Arm Fractures
- Arm Nerve Injuries
- Arm Sprains and Strains
- Arm Tendon Repair and Post-Surgery Rehab
- Arthritis
- Back Compression Fractures
- Back Pain
- Back Post-Surgery Rehab
- Back Sprains and Strains
- Bulging or Herniated Disc
- Compression Fractures
- Degenerative Back Diseases
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Difficulty Walking
- Elbow Pain, Wrist Pain, Hand Pain
- Foot or Ankle Fractures
- Foot or Ankle Post-Surgery Rehab
- Foot or Ankle Sprains or Strains
- Head and Neck Post-Surgery Rehab
- Head and Neck Radiating Pain
- Headaches and Migraines
- Hip Pain and Thigh Pain
- Hip Post-Surgery Rehab
- Hip Sprains and Strains
- Instability
- Knee Pain
- Knee Post-Surgery Rehab
- Knee Sprains and Strains
- Knee Tendonitis
- Labral Tear
- Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Tears
- Lower Back Pain
- Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Tears
- Meniscus Injury
- Mid-Back Pain
- Neck Pain
- Osteoarthritis of the Hip
- Osteoporosis
- Pelvic Pain
- Piriformis Syndrome
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Poor Balance or Risk of Falling
- Poor Posture and Forward Head Syndrome
- Post Operative Mastectomy
- Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tears
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Sciatica and Radiating Back Pain
- Shoulder Dislocation or Instability
- Shoulder Fractures
- Shoulder Pain
- Shoulder Post-Surgery Rehab
- Shoulder Sports Injuries
- Shoulder Sprains and Strains
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Tennis and Golfer's Elbow
- TMJ Dysfunction
- Total Hip Replacement and Partial Hip Replacement
- Total Knee Replacement
- Trochanteric Bursitis
- Whiplash
Services
- Cupping
- Electrical Stimulation
- IASTM
- Joint Mobilization
- Manual Therapy
- Neuromuscular Re-Education
- Post-Surgical Rehab
- Pre-Surgical Rehab
- Return to Sport Functional Training
- Therapeutic Activities
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Work Conditioning
- Work Hardening