b'DAVIS PHYSICAL THERAPY & SPORTS REHAB - EXPECT MORE EXPECT MORE.Two words often heard when speaking of or with TeamWhile the key to a good team is working Davis at the Medford, NJ-based Davis Physical Therapy & Sports Rehab. together, having a strong yet compassionate leader at its foundation matters. Dr. Antoinette Since day one, there has been a single focusto change the perception ofM. Shields joined Davis Physical Therapyphysical therapy by providing individualized care using research, analytics,& Sports Rehab in January 2019 and quicklyadvanced technology and hands-on techniques. Today, Davis Physicaltook on the lead therapist role. As the practice Therapy & Sports Rehab remains steadfast in providing treatment forgrew, so did Dr. Shields responsibilities and patients of all ages, skill levels and abilities using evidence-based dataher years of military training at West Pointapplications supported by research to assess and develop a personalized made it easy. As Director of Clinical Operations, plan of care.she shoulders tasks such as staff scheduling, daily operational supervision, and creatingWhile the mission may seem lofty, Team Davis thrives on pushingand evaluating treatment plans to ensure Dr. Antoinette M. Shields,the envelope with continuing education, research and technologicalhigh-quality care. AIB-VRC, PT, DPT advancement. This includes the development of a proprietary programOver the years, Dr. Shields has treated aDirector of Clinical OperationsAnalytics for Athletes and custom-designed protocol to treat ACL injury-multitude of diagnoses, including neuromuscular diseases, CVAs, joint each to optimize recovery, improve performance and reduce risk of injury. replacements, and both pre-prosthetic and prosthetic training in various At Davis PTSR, its not just purchasing the latest PT machine or product line.settings. Nothing might have grounded her more than as an OrdnanceIt is researching the most advanced technology available in movement andOfficer in the United States Army and combat Veteran of Operation Iraqi biomechanics then selecting the right options to create an efficient andFreedom, serving with the 4th Infantry Division out of Fort Hood, Texas.effective program to better drive each patients plan of care.She saw first-hand the many wounded soldiers returning from war. ThePat Tillman Military Scholar assisted with an amputee support group when Treatment plans may be individual, but patients are never alone. Team working at the rehab hospital and co-founded a Parkinsons support groupDavis teaches patients how to move so that they can recover properly andat her previous outpatient facility with much success.keep getting stronger. Sometimes that means working harder, enduringDr. Shields passion for patient care remains undiminished a decade after longer and reaching further with a Patient Captain providing instruction receiving her doctorate degree. In the same way she encourages others to and encouragement every step of the way. push the envelope in physical therapy, Dr. Shields continues to challenge herself professionally by seeking further education. Yet, she never losesSimply statedDavis PTSRtreats the whole person, leveraging the latestsight of spending quality time with her daughters, reading, trips to thetechnology to drive results. shore and strength training. Providing treatment for patients of all ages, skill levels and abilitiesusing data-driven and research-based technology to assess and developa personalized plan of care to achieve each patients specific goals.A crucial evaluation tool using cutting-edge data to tailor training regimensfor optimal performance and injury prevention. It aims to identify and addressdeficiencies to improve speed, conditioning, flexibility, agility, strength and power.PHYSICAL THERAPYINJURY PREVENTION PERFORMANCE MAXIMIZATIONFALL PREVENTION338 Stokes Road, Medford, NJ 08055609-451-5404DAVISPTSR.COM2 Military Appreciation Resource Magazine Thank You For Your Service'