Shawn Van decker PTA, OPTA, CPT
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Sports Medicine
611 WATKINS CENTRE PKWY MIDLOTHIAN VA, 23114About
Dr. Shawn Van decker is a physiatrist practicing in MIDLOTHIAN, VA. Dr. Van decker is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Van decker focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Van decker can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.
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