Education
Medical school
Dr. Backus attended State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine and graduated in
1980 (42 years ago). State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine is ranked #74 number in the "Best Medical Schools" by U.S. News.
About Me
Dr. Backus works at Spa Physical Therapy, PC, which has 1 other health providers.
- Physical Therapy
- 42+ years
- Female
- 1891758694
As a physical therapy, Dr. Backus may see patients with the following conditions. Please check with Dr. Backus what conditions she treats. Dr. Backus may treat additional conditions not listed.
- Arthritis
- Balance issues
- Car accident injuries
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Cerebral palsy
- Developmental delays
- Fibromyalgia
- Frozen shoulder
- Golfer's elbow
- Headache
Specialties
Dr. Backus is a physical therapist.
Physical Therapy
Physical therapy (PT), also known as physiotherapy, is one of the allied health professions. It is provided by physical therapists who promote, maintain, or restore health through physical examination, diagnosis, prognosis, patient education, physical intervention, rehabilitation, disease prevention, and health promotion. Physical therapy addresses the illnesses or injuries that limit a person's abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. PT management commonly includes prescription of or assistance with specific exercises, manual therapy, and manipulation, mechanical devices such as traction, education, electrophysical modalities which include heat, cold, electricity, sound waves, radiation, assistive devices, prostheses, orthoses, and other interventions.