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About Jeffrey De Bellis, PT, MS, OCS
Expertise
Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. Able to answer questions about all areas of orthopaedic physical therapy and rehabilitation. Specific areas of interest / expertise are in the areas of shoulder and spine rehabilitation, functional training and rehabilitation, sports injuries etc.

Experience
Owner Millennium Physical Therapy in Wayne, New Jersey. Out-patient orthopedic physical therapy practice

Organizations
American Physical Therapy Association, Orthopedic Section, Sports Medicine Section, and New Jersey Chapter. National Strength and Conditioning Association. American College of Sports Medicine

Education/Credentials
Masters of Science Physical Therapy
Bachelors of Arts Exercise Science
Associates of Applied Science Physical Therapist Assistant

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Physical Rehabilitation Medicine - L5-S1 fusion and McKenzie Therapy

Expert: Jeffrey De Bellis, PT, MS, OCS - 10/30/2009

Question
Dr. DeBellis,
I had L5-S1 fusion in June of 2008. In Sept of this year I was injured (my arm was jerked down as I was bending and at the same time I was twisted). I was diagnosed with a sprain and had 3 weeks of McKenzie Therapy. I'm still having a great deal of pain in my butt area. My question is: Do you recommend McKenzie Therapy if someone already has fusion (in L5-S1)?
Thank You! Judi

Answer
Mc KenzieTechniques and treatment are part of a comprehensive diagnosis and treatment methodology for the entire spine. I am aware of the method and some of its clinical applications but I am by no means certified in it. That said, I can not confirm whether a pre existing spinal fusion is a contraindication for use of the method. I would hope that the therapist applying th emethod and using it as treatment be certified in the method. IF that is they case he/she would be well versed in its indications and contraindications.

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