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Dr. Mary Kate Monaco, PT, DPT, OCS
Orthopedic Physical Therapist
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Education:
Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Bachelor's of Science in Biology
The University of Scranton
A Bit About Dr. Monaco
Dr. Mary Kate Monaco (maiden name: Dr. Mary Kate Halligan) currently practices physical therapy in New Castle County, Delaware. She earned her doctorate in physical therapy from the University of Scranton in northeastern Pennsylvania, where she had previously graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor's of Science in Biology.
After licensure, Dr. Monaco enrolled in Luminis Health's Orthopedic PT Residency to immerse herself in the latest research in the field of musculoskeletal physical therapy. While working towards her OCS specialization, she started this website to share clinical insights that she has learned from her patients, co-workers, and mentors. Most of the content is designed to share knowledge and research with other professionals; however, the "patient resources" page was recently created to house some of the handouts she's made to visualize concepts that arise during patient education in PT sessions.
Dr. Monaco specializes in return-to-function physical therapy, using a deep understanding of biomechanics and anatomy to guide patients to work within and beyond their limitations. She was drawn to the field because of the ability to maximize opportunities for patients who may be accustomed to being told what they cannot/should not do versus what they are capable of. While healing may not be as linear, a licensed physical therapist is the musculoskeletal expert who can design a program, answer questions, educate on pain control, and maximize outcomes focused on patient goals. If you are interested in return-to-function physical therapy in the New Castle County area, feel free to send an email or chat and we will reach out to set up an appointment.
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¡Tambien hablo español! Tengo experiencia trabajando con pacientes de habla hispana y disfruto mucho tratar a esta población. Creo que la calidad de la atención mejora cuando hay más comprensión entre la terapeuta y el paciente. ¡Envíeme un correo electrónico para programar una cita hoy!
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Work Experience
2021-2022
Spring 2021
Winter 2021
Jan 2020
2018-2020
Summer 2019
Dec 2022- March 2023
Drayer Outpatient Physical Therapy
Travel Physical Therapy Contract
Sparta Township, New Jersey
Luminis Health Orthopedic Clinical Residency
Annapolis, Maryland and Odenton, Maryland
Mercy Hospital Inpatient Physical Therapy
Baltimore, Maryland
Concentra Urgent Care Return-to-Work Physical Therapy
Columbia, Maryland
Rural Outreach Physical Therapy (Spanish language)
Zacapa, Guatemala
Leahy Center for the Uninsured Physical Therapy Clinic
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Fox Rehabilitation In-home Physical Therapy
Annapolis, Maryland
Continuing education courses
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EIM functional dry needling​
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Building Better Balance (Nov 2021) ​​​​
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Great Lakes Seminars weekend course
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Evaluation and treatment for BPPV, vestibular hypofunction,​ and musculoskeletal contributions to balance
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APTA Combined Sections Meeting (Feb 2022)
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From Gameday to Post-Season: Shoulder Injuries in Football Players Along the Continuum
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Marisa Pontillo, PT, DPT, PhD, Daniel Steven Lorenz, PT, DPT, ATC and Robert A. Panariello, PT, ATC
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Cause of Achilles Tendon Pain? What to Evaluate with Your Next Patient
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Ruth Chimenti, Tyler Joseph Cuddeford, PT, PhD, Jennifer Ann Zellers, PT, DPT, PhD, Karin Gravare Silbernagel, PT, ATC, PhD and Jeff R. Houck, PT, PhD
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Examination and Rehabilitation of Upper Extremity Injury in Athletes
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George James Davies, PT, DPT, ATC, MEd, FAPTA, Todd S. Ellenbecker, PT, DPT, MS and Robert C. Manske, PT, DPT, MEd
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The Unforgiving Elbow: Treatment Update To Optimize Patient Outcomes
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Jane Fedorczyk, PT, PhD and Bernard Morrey
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Distinguishing Quadriceps Tendinopathy from Patellar Tendinopathy: Semantics or Significant?
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Andrew Lynn Sprague, PT, DPT, PhD, Karin Gravare Silbernagel, PT, ATC, PhD, David Ebaugh, PT, PhD and Scott Allan Epsley, PT
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The "Real" Evidence of Injury in Youth/Adolescent Runners: Findings From the Youth Running Consensus Statement
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Mitchell J. Rauh, PT, PhD, Adam S. Tenforde and Bryan C. Heiderscheit, PT, PhD, FAPTA
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Upper Extremity Injuries in Golf and Tennis: Similarities, Faults, and Fixes
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Jon P. Rhodes, PT, DPT, MBA and Todd S. Ellenbecker, PT, DPT, MS
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Innovative Surgeries and Physical Therapy Management of Restorative Cartilage Procedures
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Joseph Patrick Hannon, PT, DPT, PhD, Bobby Jean Sanders Lee, PT, DPT, Jackie Kleihege and Steve B Singleton, MD
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Treating Without Pain - Improving Outcomes for Common Conditions of the Upper Extremity (March 2022)​
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Alison Taylor OTR/L, CHT, CKTI, NDT
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Mobilization of the Cervical and Thoracic Spine and Ribs (April 2022)
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Great Lakes Seminars weekend course ​
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Manipulation, mobilization, and muscle energy techniques for joint dysfunction of upper trunk
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Rehabilitation of the Injured Runner (Oct 2022)
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ICE rehab weekend course ​
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Pain Science Education & Spine Clinical Practice Guidelines: Implementation in Practice (July 2022)
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Primary presenter, Luminis Health Physical Therapy ​
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Upper Extremity Evaluation and Manual Skills (Oct 2022)
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Lower Extremity Dissection & Surgical Demonstrations (April 2022)
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Upper Extremity Dissection & Surgical Demonstrations (March 2022)
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​Treatment for Five of the Most Common Upper Extremity Conditions (May 2022)
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Evidence-Informed Practice for the Clinical Specialist (Dec 2021)
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Wrist pathology
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Osteoarthritis
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An Introduction to Osteoarthritis (Jun 2022)
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Upper Extremity Osteoarthritis (Jun 2022)
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Evidence and Interview of the Patient with Osteoarthritis of the Knee (Jun 2022)
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Examination of the Patient with Knee Osteoarthritis (Jun 2022)
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Treatment of the Patient with Knee Osteoarthritis (Jul 2022)
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Case Studies of the Hip: Osteoarthritis (Jul 2022)
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Hip Osteoarthritis (Jul 2022)
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Cervical spine disorders
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Cervico-Thoracic Spine Management (Jun 2022)
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An Introduction to Evidence-Based Treatment of Whiplash (Jul 2022)
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Evidence-Based Assessment of Acute Whiplash for Prognosis and Treatment Planning (Jul 2022)
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Risk Assessment for Cervical Spine Manipulation (Jul 2022)​
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​Orthopedic Case Studies of the Cervical Spine (Jul 2022)
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Management of the Cervicogenic Headache (Jul 2022)
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Imaging
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Indications for Musculoskeletal Imaging (Jul 2022)
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Basic Musculoskeletal Radiology and Imaging (Aug 2022)
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Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) disorders
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Orofacial Pain: Introduction, History and Examination (Sep 2022)
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Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders and Headache (Sep 2022)
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Cranio-Mandibular Case Studies (Jul 2022)
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