Burlington Staff
Ryan Edgar, PT, DPT
Education
Mount Saint Mary College, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology 2015
University of Hartford, Doctor of Physical Therapy 2018
Specialized Training and Advanced Certifications
Titleist Perfomance Institute Dry Needling
Areas of Special Interest
Sports and Orthopedics Post-Surgical rehab Ryan graduated from the University of Hartford with his Doctorate in Physical therapy in 2018. Ryan has a certification in dry needling as well as a certification through the Titleist Performance Institute as a medical professional. He has a passion for helping others move better and feel their best through a patient-centered approach that focuses on restoring function, reducing pain, and improving quality of life. He works with individuals of all ages and activity levels, from post-operative patients and athletes to those managing chronic conditions or recovering from injury.
Tara Donnelly, PT, DPT, OCS
Education:
University of Hartford, Masters of Physical Therapy 2004
Temple University, Doctorate of Physical Therapy 2007
Residency:
Orthopedic Manual Therapy, Institute of Rehabilitation and Training Montgomery, AL 2005
Board Certifications:
American Boards of Physical Therapy Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedics
Honors and Awards:
Mary McMillan Award, American Physical Therapy Association
Specialized Training and Advanced Certifications:
Certified Kinesiotaping Practitioner, KT 1, 2 & 3
Graston Technique Practitioner
BTE Certified Functional Capacity Evaluation Practitioner
Areas of Special Interest:
Spine
Knee
Shoulder
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
Professional Memberships:
American Physical Therapy Association, Orthopedics Chapter Member
Connecticut Physical Therapy Association
Dr. Donnelly graduated from the University of Hartford summa cum laude, valedictorian in 2004 with a Masters degree in Physical Therapy. She was awarded the University’s Regents Award, the Physical Therapy Department’s academic award and the faculty leadership award. Tara graduated with a Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from Temple University in 2007. She was awarded the prestigious Mary McMillan Award by the American Physical Therapy Association. Her extensive post-graduate training includes a year long Orthopedic Manual Therapy course with an emphasis on spine care in 2005 at the Institute of Rehabilitation and Training in Montgomery, AL. She is a board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist through the American Physical Therapy Association. Tara has lectured on both the state and national level regarding bio-mechanics and overuse injuries of the lower extremity. Tara has been actively involved in both the Connecticut Physical Therapy Association and the American Physical Therapy Association. Tara has extensive knowledge and expertise in the evaluation and treatment of orthopedic patients.
Roxanne Bafuma, MS PT
Education:
Sacred Heart University, Bachelors of Science, Biology
Sacred Heart University, Masters of Science, Physical Therapy
Specialized Training and Advanced Certifications:
Graston Technique Practitioner
Areas of Special Interest:
Vestibular rehabilitation
Neuromuscular disorders
Balance & fall prevention
Pre and post operative care
Roxanne graduated from Sacred Heart University with her masters in physical therapy in 2001. She started her career in the in-patient setting and then transitioned to outpatient physical therapy in 2004. She found a passion working with her patients to achieve their pain free lifestyle. Roxanne enjoys treating patients of all different ages and activity levels from torticollis in infants to balance/fall prevention. Roxanne specializes in neuromuscular disorders, pre and post operative care, and vestibular disorders. Roxanne believes it is very important for each and every one of her patients to reach their full potential within their rehabilitation and is very goal oriented when guiding her patients along their way.
Madison Swarthout, DPT
Education:
Misericordia University in Dallas, PA
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy with minors in Ethics, Medical and Health Humanities, and Psychology
Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Areas of special interest:
Sports and orthopedic physical therapy
Madison comes to Advanced Physical Therapy after completing her educational journey at Misericordia University, graduating Summa Cum Laude and becoming a member of the ACAPTE Physical Therapy National Honors Society. Maddy was inspired to become a physical therapy along her pathway of being a standout student-athlete. She holds current records at her alma mater as a pole vaulter, along with other accolades. As a lifelong athlete, Maddy understands the importance of movement to any degree and respects the impact it can have in all aspects of life. She has gained experience in home health care for orthopedic and neurological dysfunction, inpatient rehabilitation in a spinal cord unit down in Florida, and then reaffirming her passion in orthopedic care. Her favorite thing about working with her patients is to build relationships and gain a new perspective on life and utilize that to help them realize their potential in physical therapy.