Dr E. Tierney PT, DPT
A Doctor of Physical Therapy, Elizabeth Tierney graduated from SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York in 2016. Elizabeth's clinical doctorate in Physical Therapy is a result of 7 years of study and hands-on clinical experience.
Elizabeth graduated from the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana, USA with a Bachelor of Science in pre-professional studies in 2011. Dr Tierney has practiced physical therapy in the acute care, outpatient, home care, paediatric and women’s health environments. She has vast experience treating patients with musculoskeletal and neurological concerns from infancy to 90 years old.
Dr. Tierney is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), a member of the Academy of Paediatric Physical Therapy and is Board certified and licensed in New York and North Carolina in the United States. She is HCPC Registered in the U.K. and a member of the CSP (The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy).
A Doctor of Physical Therapy, Elizabeth Tierney graduated from SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York in 2016. Elizabeth's clinical doctorate in Physical Therapy is a result of 7 years of study and hands-on clinical experience.
Elizabeth graduated from the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana, USA with a Bachelor of Science in pre-professional studies in 2011. Dr Tierney has practiced physical therapy in the acute care, outpatient, home care, paediatric and women’s health environments. She has vast experience treating patients with musculoskeletal and neurological concerns from infancy to 90 years old.
Dr. Tierney is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), a member of the Academy of Paediatric Physical Therapy and is Board certified and licensed in New York and North Carolina in the United States. She is HCPC Registered in the U.K. and a member of the CSP (The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy).
What is Physical Therapy?
Physical therapy is the treatment of an injury, disease or disability to restore function and mobility via physical means. Physical therapy combines manual therapy with individualized corrective exercise programs to treat musculoskeletal, neurological and developmental complaints.
At Tierney Rehab, Dr. Elizabeth Tierney, PT, DPT is uniquely qualified to provide care to patients across all ages and areas of physical pain and disability. The goal of Tierney Rehab is to return patients to prior levels of function and to improve strength, function and overall quality of life.
At Tierney Rehab, Dr. Elizabeth Tierney, PT, DPT is uniquely qualified to provide care to patients across all ages and areas of physical pain and disability. The goal of Tierney Rehab is to return patients to prior levels of function and to improve strength, function and overall quality of life.
Treatments
Each patient receives a thorough evaluation and an appropriate treatment plan is then developed. This may include;\
Manual Therapy
Manual therapy involves hands on techniques including massage, manipulation and mobilisation of the joints to alleviate pain and discomfort.
Therapeutic Exercise
Used to improve strength, balance and mobility to help you achieve personal functional goals and return to prior level of function.
Developmental Motor Evaluation
These evaluations involve assessment of the child’s reflexes, coordination and motor abilities to help to determine delays related to developmental delays, autism, ADHD or other conditions common in children.
Falls Assessment
Fall and balance assessment helps determine a patient’s risk of falling. We use the results to create a personalised exercise and treatment plan to improve strength, balance and mobility.
Manual Therapy
Manual therapy involves hands on techniques including massage, manipulation and mobilisation of the joints to alleviate pain and discomfort.
Therapeutic Exercise
Used to improve strength, balance and mobility to help you achieve personal functional goals and return to prior level of function.
Developmental Motor Evaluation
These evaluations involve assessment of the child’s reflexes, coordination and motor abilities to help to determine delays related to developmental delays, autism, ADHD or other conditions common in children.
Falls Assessment
Fall and balance assessment helps determine a patient’s risk of falling. We use the results to create a personalised exercise and treatment plan to improve strength, balance and mobility.
