Dr. Melissa Broderick, PT, DPT, C/NDT, CKTP
Physical Therapist (Pediatric) | Pediatrics
262 Drake Ave Unit 9 New Rochelle NY, 10805About
Dr. Melissa Broderick is a pediatric physical therapist practicing in PURCHASE, NY. Dr. Broderick specializes in habilitative medicine, helping infants, toddlers, and the older child gain skills through therapeutic, hands-on intervention. Additionally, she can rehabilitate injuries by reducing pain, restoring flexibility and strength to improve movement and overall function. Dr. Broderick will create a treatment plan based on the child’s specific injury, disease or condition, and might target a specific body part or body system based on the individual.
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Dr. Melissa Broderick, PT, DPT, C/NDT, CKTP's Expert Contributions
Are there any nonsurgical treatments for scoliosis?
PT can greatly improve flexibility to the concavity of the curvature and strengthening of the convexity of the curve. Additionally, PT can work postural control and provide positioning techniques during a variety of activities to ensure safety and to not compromise the spine during the execution of daily functional activities. READ MORE
Should I consider physical therapy for my daughter?
Yes. Muscles atrophy and joints become stiff when casted so it is important to achieve pre-injury state by addressing range of motion deficits and re-gaining the strength that was lost due to the immobility. READ MORE
How can physical therapy benefit my son?
Pediatric PT is habilitative medicine, which is helping young infants, toddlers, and children attain skills and function that would have otherwise not developed without intervention. There are varieties of reasons that children can have challenges with walking and following a thorough evaluation, we can properly assess the origin of those issues. At our office, depending on the age of a child, we use standardized tests, postural measurements, and other clinical findings to assess the causes for gait delays and we focus on those concerns through play-based intervention that incorporates hands-on therapeutic handling, suspension equipment, therapeutic exercises, and manual techniques. The older children, 2+, typically enjoy the session as it's viewed as "fun" since we use a multitude of games and activities to encourage movement, balance, strength building, and flexibility, if needed. Regards, Melissa READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Owner/Pediatric PT Power of Movement PT, PC 2007 - 2019
Professional Memberships
- NDTA.org
Professional Society Memberships
- American Physical Therapy Association, Neuro-Developmental Treatment Association, Kinesio Taping Association International
Articles and Publications
- Lectures to hospitals, pediatricians, daycare professionals, teachers and mom groups locally
What do you attribute your success to?
- She was a competitive gymnast growing up and with injuries that came along with that become exposed early on to the field. Got to see her own development and what this field had to offer/all about truly just inspired her. She has a constant urge to learn more. She loves creating an open minded team work environment for staff so consistently learning and inspiring each other. She puts her own blood, sweat and tears into her practice and providing best possible care for patients. Her staff always keeping up education learning new techniques and practices helps patients set goals and hit milestones.
Hobbies / Sports
- Staying Active, Body Building, Yoga, Spin
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- Mr. Anthony Tan Lim PT50 DAVENPORT AVE NEW ROCHELLE NY 10805