Anitha Alias

Background

About Anitha Alias

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE JAG-ONE Physical Therapy • Utilized a variety of manual techniques (KT tape, cupping, DTM) combined with therex for optimal treatment • Utilized a variety of outcome measures (LEFS, QuickDASH, Oswestry) and functional tests (5xSTS, TUG, Berg) to get patient baselines of function and monitor progress through PT • Provided and reviewed HEP from HEPtoGo and POC during initial and re-evaluations for long-term maintenance along with any equipment when necessary • Worked on patient population ranging from older pediatrics (middle/high school students) to geriatrics for both chronic and acute issues Concentra Urgent Care Medical Center • Worked on treating a patient caseload of primarily worker’s compensation injuries • Communicated with the interdisciplinary team about discharge, holding PT, and outside referrals for patients • Combined joint mobilizations/manipulations with therapeutic exercise for optimal treatment • Used functional activities to help patients transition back to performing their regular work duties Rothman Orthopedic Institute • Worked on treating young-older patients with musculoskeletal issues as well as post-surgical patients • Combined therapeutic exercise and manual therapy, especially soft tissue mobilization for indicated pts • Assisted with FMS testing for return-to-sport, specifically for patients who had an ACL repair • Created home exercise programs through HEP2go for pts to complete on days they do not come for PT Ivy Rehab Network • Worked on treating middle-older age patients with musculoskeletal issues as well as post-surgical patients • Used FOTO outcome measures to track patient progress and determine appropriate patient discharge • Used a variety of modalities (traction, e-stim, ice, heat) along with therapeutic exercise for optimal treatment LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES Youth Vice President, St. Peter’s Syrian Orthodox Cathedral 2016, 2018 Youth Volunteer, St. Peter’s Syrian Orthodox Cathedral 2014-Present Sunday School Teacher, St. Peter’s Syrian Orthodox Cathedral 2016-2018 Senior Yearbook Editor, Central High School September 2016-June 2017 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Philadelphia Marathon Volunteer Nov 2017, 2018, 2019 International Educational Foundation, IEFAUSA, Inc. Volunteer + Mentor December 2016-Present Philadelphia Veterans Affairs Medical Center Physical Therapy Volunteer June 2018-August 2018 St John Neumann Nursing Home Philadelphia Volunteer June 2015-August 2016 Free Library of Philadelphia Welsh Road Volunteer June 2013-August 2014