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Dr. Marquita Catallo-Madruga, DPT, CFDN

Preventative Medicine Specialist | Obesity Medicine

Marci (Marquita) Catallo-Madruga is a physical therapist practicing in Centennial, CO. Dr. Marci specializes in physical treatment to help a patient reduce pain, restore mobility, rehabilitate an injury, or increase movement and overall function. As a physical therapist, Marquita Catallo-Madruga can treat multiple conditions with exercises, electrical stimulation, joint mobilization, massage, laser or light therapy, dry needling and cupping. Dr. Marci will create a treatment plan based on the patients specific injury or condition, and might target a specific body part or body system based on the individual.
As well as providing physical therapy, Dr. Marci is a Functional Medicine Provider and works with all body systems to restore balance in the Gut, Adrenals and the body. She helps people learn about and support genetics to detox the body in appropriate ways to learn about what nutrition strategy, exercise program and supplement Regime is best. 
20 years Experience
Dr. Marquita Catallo-Madruga, DPT, CFDN
  • Englewood, CO
  • Regis University
  • Accepting new patients

Is physical therapy effective for frozen shoulder?

Frozen Shoulder usually occurs due to some trauma or inflammation in the body. Physical therapy can help, But more than that, you want someone to fully look at the inflammation READ MORE
Frozen Shoulder usually occurs due to some trauma or inflammation in the body. Physical therapy can help, But more than that, you want someone to fully look at the inflammation and disease process in the body. You will also likely need acupuncture and massage therapy to full y heal. Dr. Marci Catallo-Madruga, PT, DPT, CFMP, CFDN, CFNIP, NLP-AdvC, AIBAdv-VR, CWC, CTT I Help people regain Vitality through weight-loss and Gut Health Restoration Book Wellness Evaluation <https://p.bttr.to/3c9iPMN>| Write a Review on Google <https://www.google.com/maps/place/5280+Restorative+Medicine/@39.5866639,-104.8849594,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x876c85e530e1b90d:0xe88693c180e5f0cb!8m2!3d39.5866639!4d-104.8849594> Book A Physical Therapy Appointment <https://p.bttr.to/3epij1p> | <https://linktr.ee/drmarcicm>*All other Links <https://linktr.ee/drmarcicm>* 5280 Restorative Medicine and Physical Therapy at Denver Pain and Performance Solutions (303)773-0771 9777 Pyramid Court | Suite 150 | Centennial | CO | 80112 "You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it" ~ Margaret Thatcher "The man who acquires the ability to take full possession of his own Mind may take full possession of anything else to which he is justly entitled." ~ Andrew Carnegie *This e-mail is covered under the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 USC 2510-2521 <2510-2521>, and is legally privileged. The information contained in this e-mail is intended for the use of the individual or entity named above. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify us by telephone at the above number and permanently delete all copies of the original message.***

Is physical therapy after shoulder surgery painful?

By far, this is the most uncomfortable. The practice of getting back 360 degrees of motion is difficult and we want to do it in a way that is safe, yet effective and quick. There READ MORE
By far, this is the most uncomfortable. The practice of getting back 360 degrees of motion is difficult and we want to do it in a way that is safe, yet effective and quick. There may be limitations in how far we are allowed to move you set by severity and depth of surgery, But the shoulder is a highly complex joint. Try to find someone that specializes in shoulders and the Spine to get the best outcomes. IF the spine doesn't move right, neither will the shoulder.

When should I start physio after shoulder surgery?

This is completely dependent on the extent of the surgery

What is the best physical therapy after back surgery?

You likely need core stabilization with Pelvic floor PT and hip strength as well as breath work

How long does it take to recover from broken ankle surgery?

Ive seen everything from 6 weeks to 2 years. Whats your overall health like

Should I have physical therapy after a discectomy?

Plan for this. I would recommend that you also have an evaluation by a pelvic floor PT

What is the best exercise after arthroscopic knee surgery?

Light resistance Bicycle for the first week, THen it varies

When should you start rehab after ankle surgery?

regain Range of motion, work on balance and proprioception and then move to plyometrics

Should I start physical therapy after knee surgery?

The best time to start strengthening is actually before, then with in 24-28 hours after surgery.

How long does it take to heal after a full knee replacement?

Any where from 12 weeks to 18 months. This depends on what kind of shape you were in prior to surgery and then what you do after to regain Range of motion. Your nutrition plays READ MORE
Any where from 12 weeks to 18 months. This depends on what kind of shape you were in prior to surgery and then what you do after to regain Range of motion. Your nutrition plays a key role in healing. This is also important: Get your Vitamin D tested. If you are below 55, ask for a supplement.

Can physical therapy help back pain?

100% yes. Infact, clinical research shows that physical therapy is better for back pain than injections and surgery

What kind of therapy do you do for tennis elbow?

My best advice is shockwave therapy

Does physical therapy help a broken hand?

First things first: It needs to heal. The fracture can take up to 8 weeks to heal. You want to immobilize it through that time.

Is physical therapy effective for chronic knee pain?

Yes. Very much so. If they find the true weakness, they can help you find exercises to Load the joint better so there is less pain

How long is physical therapy for tennis elbow?

How long have you had the Tennis Elbow?
My Recommendations: Find someone who does Shock Wave Therapy for this.

Recovery time?

You are 16? Don't do the surgery. Find someone who specializes in this. I have seen this surgery so many times and it fails about 60%. Look specifically for someone who does READ MORE
You are 16? Don't do the surgery.
Find someone who specializes in this. I have seen this surgery so many times and it fails about 60%.
Look specifically for someone who does PDTR. and who is willing to look at the spine, Core function and pelvic floor as well.
I have seen this in hockey players and we know that long term, this surgery limits to goalie tremendously.

Knee pain?

This sounds like Inflammation of the cartilage on the back of the knee cap. Get cold pressed, hexane free castor oil and make a Pack out of it. wear it for overnight. Then, before READ MORE
This sounds like Inflammation of the cartilage on the back of the knee cap.
Get cold pressed, hexane free castor oil and make a Pack out of it. wear it for overnight. Then, before running again, make sure you work on Muscle strength and mobility in the Foot, ankle, Thigh and hip.