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
- Arm Tendon Repair and Post-Surgery Rehab
- Arthritis
- Back Compression Fractures
- Back Pain
- Elbow Pain, Wrist Pain, Hand Pain
- Foot or Ankle Fractures
- Foot or Ankle Post-Surgery Rehab
- Foot or Ankle Sprains or Strains
- Frozen Shoulder/Adhesive Capsulitis
- 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
- 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
- TMJ Dysfunction
- Total Hip Replacement and Partial Hip Replacement
- Total Knee Replacement
- Trochanteric Bursitis
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