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Training Staff

• Dr. Bryan Briddell
• Steve Hart
• Aiden Howley
• Lenore Norris
• Talara Wait
• Thad Hedgpeth
• Kim Mariotti

Saratoga Physical Therapy Associates

• Tony DeMatteo
• Michael Cudahy
• Matt O'Neil

Orthopaedic Associates of Saratoga

• Dr. Fein
• Dr. O'Conner
• Dr. Byrt
• Dr. Silver
• Dr. Herzog
• Dr. Dick
• Dr. LaRosa

Anthony DeMatteo, PT

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Daemen College in 1978

Work Experience:

Self employed, owner/member of Saratoga Physical Therapy Associates, PLLC (January 1980-present)

• Developed a comprehensive private practice with a special interest in orthopedics, sports medicine and industrial rehabilitation.
• Developed and implemented rehabilitation programs for Professional, Collegiate Division I, II, and III, High School, adolescence and youth injured athletes.
• Developed a local referral base of greater than 100 physicians.
• Expanded clinic to include Nautilus weight training, athletic enhancement and wellness programs.
• Founding member of Athleticare, LLC.
• Developed protocols used for sports muscular-skeletal screening.
• Developed program to provide certified athletic trainers to Saratoga Springs High School .

Saratoga Society of Sports Medicine (2001-present)

• Founding member.
• Coordinated sports related lectures for health care providers.
• Lectured on sports nutrition.
• Lectured on pre-season preparations for sports.

Athletic Performance Enhancement (APE), dba Saratoga Peak Performance and Athletic Training Center , LLC (2005-present)

• Founding Member

Albany Medical Center Hospital (1978-1981)

• Staff Physical Therapist
• Initiated a Sports participation screening clinic in conjunction with the Department of Orthopedic Surgery.

Professional Organizations:

• American Physical Therapy Association (1978-present)
• Orthopedic and Sports Section of the APTA (1991-2002)
• Sports Physical Therapy Section of the APTA (2002-present)
• United States Speed Skating Medical Team (1997-present)
• National Strength and Conditioning Association, NSCA (2004-present)
• Athleticare (1985-present)
• Saratoga Peak Performance & Athletic Training Center(2005-present)
• Council of Licensed Physiotherapists of NY (1981-1995)

Awards/Recognitions:

• “Who's Who Among Human Service Professionals”
• “Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare.”
• Recognized for overseeing injured athletes return to Saratoga Senior High School Varsity Sports, including tennis, soccer, football, baseball, basketball and lacrosse.
• Recognized for injury prevention and rehabilitation of premier soccer players from the Empire State Alleycats, The Clifton Park Premier Soccer Club, and the Saratoga Youth Soccer Club coaches. 1998 thru 2002