Overview
At Ross Medical Group Physical Therapy we provide one-on-one, hands-on specialized, and full spectrum physical therapy services, always going at our patient's pace. Our goals for our therapeutic exercise programs are to reduce pain and to return to functional mobility.
Dr. Monica Ross’ approach to patient care starts with a thorough evaluation and builds an individualized treatment program in order to achieve the patient's functional goals. These goals are achieved through the use of manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and functional mobility training. Dr. Ross has extensive experience on performing ergonomic evaluations in the workplace and home environment.
Dr. Monica Ross DPT, CMPT
Dr. Monica Ross DPT, CMPT received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the Doisy College of Health Sciences at Saint Louis University in an accelerated 6-year doctorate program as a Martin Luther King Jr. Scholar.
Prior to receiving her doctorate, she also earned her Bachelor's in Exercise Science and Physiology with an emphasis on fitness and exercise from Saint Louis University. In conjunction with her bachelor's, Dr. Ross completed the necessary requirements for a minor in psychology at the University of Miami. Dr. Ross is BLS certified and has achieved certification through the American Physical Therapy Association as a credentialed clinical instructor.
In addition, she has collaborated with the Department of Orthopaedics at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine on research projects that emphasized the importance of physical therapy, and exercise following spine surgery and for pathological spines. Monica Ross DPT, CMPT is a Certified Manual Physical Therapist and received her certification from the Florida Institute for Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (FIOMPT).
Through FIOMPT she received extensive training in manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and kinetic taping techniques for the spine and extremities. Dr. Ross’ professional organizations include the American Physical Therapy Organization and the city of Miami Chamber South Wellness Committee.
“Working one-on-one, and at your own pace to improve optimal physical activity level while at the same time reducing pain are the goals at Ross Physical Therapy.”
Treatment & Prevention
We treat a wide variety of orthopedic, neurological, and sports medicine injuries, and conditions such as:
- Back And Neck Pain
- Rotator Cuff Disorder (Impingement Syndrome)
- Sprains, Strains, and Fractures
- Patella Femoral Syndrome
- Adhesive Capsulitis “Frozen Shoulder”
- Arthritis (Juvenile, Rheumatoid, and Osteo)
- Tendinitis and Tendinosis
- Carpal Tunnel And Other Repetitive Motion Injuries
- Running and Sports Injuries
Our therapists are also highly qualified and trained in the prevention and treatment of other specialties including:
- Rotator Cuff Repairs
- Bankart and Slap Repairs
- ACL And Other Ligament Reconstruction
- Meniscal Transplants, and Repairs
- Total Joint Replacements
- Arthroscopic Procedures
Open Reduction Internal Fixations (ORIF), other complex fractures, and spinal disorders including scoliosis and postural deviations:
- Gait Disorders
- Post Partum Rehabilitation
- Balance Disorders