Neuro Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine, LLC

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Posted on Dec 19, 2020

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Posted on Nov 26, 2020

Happy Thanksgiving to ALL from the bottom of our hearts- We thank our clients who continuously trust us for their Physical Therapy and Fitness needs. God Bless US!

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Posted on Oct 10, 2020

Dr. Juvy Villanueva is the ONE AND ONLY CERTIFIED SPECIALIST IN MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS in Florida since 2012.

She is recognized by the National MS Society as MS PARTNER IN CARE for PERSONS with MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. She is passionate and empathetic working with her MS clients adding value to their ...

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Posted on Oct 10, 2020

As we comply with the CDC guidelines, we are only seeing one client at a time. When he/she comes in, we check their temperature and other vital signs and ensure that they are wearing face mask. We disinfect our equipment and washes our hands before and after donning our gloves. The safety of ever...

Posted on Aug 22, 2020

Recognize The Signs and Symptoms of a Stroke

Knowing the warning signs of a stroke may be the difference between recovery and disability. Learn to think and act F.A.S.T.

FACE-Does one side of the face droop or is it numb?
ARM-Is one arm weak or numb?
SPEECH-Is speech slurred?
TIME-If any of ...

Posted on Aug 21, 2020

Testimonials

3 months ago

Juvy is incredible! I was searching and searching all over south Florida for someone with experience with my neurological condition; almost ready to give in to go to a regular physical therapist, I am blessed to of found her. I read if I didn’t get the proper care soon after getting my diagnosis then my body/brain will be more stubborn to recover. She informed me how vital it is when you have a neurological condition you have to not only train your body but re-train your brain at the same time. It’s true!! Within two sessions I was able to walk normally!! I told her one of my goals is to run with my daughter and she got me running within the next session with assistance. She always has my sessions planned before I arrive; I’m intrigued to hear about the reasoning of some unique exercises for the sessions and the in-home work she wants me to do. She also only has me during that time block. I love that if I’m almost getting the exercise she doesn’t end it until my brain responses pos...

- Cassie S

2 months ago

As a former stroke victim I have found Daniel's Sports Medicine regiment excellent! Neuro Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine is an outstanding facility in Boca Raton Florida. Both Daniel and Juvy are knowledgeable professionals understanding in their fields. This facility is also credentialed with Medicare.

- Gary L

a month ago

I highly recommend Dr. Juvy to anybody who needs physical therapy. I was suffering from severe vertigo with difficulty walking for 2 years and have my husband helped me walk steadily. I have been to other PT places in Palm Beach with no recovery. I found Dr.Juvy in google and all I can say is, she is a miracle worker! She is thorough in her evaluation and very knowledgeable of my condition explaining how vertigo have many different causes and effects. She put me thru challenging PT interventions which she explained to me that I need to get dizzier before I get better. True enough, it got worst and then I started to feel better and don’t need my husband or my cane to assist me with walking. I am profoundly grateful to Dr. Juvy helping me recalibrate my vestibular system so I can walk by myself and live my life vertigo-free.

- Skylar S

About Us

Daniel Zambito is a former US Marine who graduated with Magna Cum Laude in Sports Medicine and has helped hundreds of people achieve their fitness goals. He develops program focusing on functional training, weight loss and fitness improvement. He finds his clients' success comes from the right mix of motivation, nutritional advice and proper guidance to become healthy, pain-free and strong person.

Juvy Villanueva, PT, DPT, MSCS, CSRS, CNDT, ECHM is a dedicated Physical Therapist specializing in evaluation and treatment of patients with neurological conditions. She obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy from the Philippines and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Widener University in Pennsylvania, USA. She holds PT licenses in the States of Florida and New York.

Dr. Villanueva has a tireless pursuit of excellence in the field of neurological rehabilitation to improve her patients' functional mobility and quality of life.

She is a Certified Specialist in the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis, a designation she earned from the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers. She is the first in the State of Florida to receive this recognition through the National MS Society's Partners in MS Care program.

She earned the nationally-recognized credential of a Certified Stroke Rehab Specialist as a preeminent Stroke Clinician from National Stroke Association. In addition, she received certification from the Neuro-developmental Treatment Association in treating patients with Strokes and Traumatic Brain Injury.

She completed Allied Team Training for Parkinson's, (ATTP), a program in which medical professionals from diverse disciplines learn the best techniques in Parkinson's disease care through a dynamic team-based approach.

She also received the certification in Concussion Management and the Competency-based Vestibular Rehabilitation.

She is credentialed by the American Physical Therapy Association as a Clinical Instructor and has trained many Physical Therapy Interns and students in the treatment of neurological patients in various clinical settings.

She acquired the Executive Certification in Home Modifications from world-renowned University of Southern California whose mission is to assist persons with disability function safely at their home environment using adaptive devices and home modification.

Prior to her career in Florida, Dr. Villanueva worked at Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare in Saudi Arabia as outpatient Neuro PT Consultant developing treatment interventions for patients with neurological conditions. During her tenure, she collaborated with Neurologists specializing in Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke and Movement Disorders in the development and implementation of programs and research.

Earlier in her career, she held a position as Advanced Physical Therapy Clinician in Neurology at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. She worked in a collaborative role with Specialty Neurologists and Neurosurgeons for 12 years treating patients in ICUs, acute care, acute rehab and outpatient settings.

She is a member of the National MS Society Healthcare Provider Council and has been active in providing education on Multiple Sclerosis at different MS Support groups here and abroad. She was invited as guest speaker at the Philippine Neurological Association convention to speak on Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation Management.

She is passionate about treating and helping patients with neurological conditions. She volunteered her time treating complex neurological patients and educating PT staff at St. Jude Hospital in St. Lucia, West Indies and in the Philippines.

She likes to read books, loves travel and learning different culture and traditions. And enjoys playing with her son, Liam.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:

CSRS- Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist

MSCS- Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist

Allied Team Training in Parkinsons

C/NDT- Certified in Neurodevelopmental Treatment of Stroke and Traumatic Brain Injury

Certified in Concussion Management

Competency- Based Vestibular Rehabilitation

Credentialed Clinical Instructor

ECHM- Executive Certification in Home Modification

Neuro Rehab Experiences: Stroke, Parkinson's Disease & Parkinsonism Syndrome, Multiple Sclerosis, Neuromyelitis Optica and Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorders.

Acute Disseminated Encephalomylitis, Apraxia, Cerebellar Ataxia, Functional Neurological Disorder/Conversion Disorder, Peripheral Neuropathy, Bell's Palsy, Footdrop, Vertigo and Dizziness.

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Myasthenia Gravis, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Tremors, Dystonia, Tardive Dyskinesia,

Multiple System Atrophy, Muscular Dystrophy, Motor Neuron Diseases, Opsoclonus Myoclonus, Paraneoplastic Syndromes.

Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Stiff-Person Syndrome, Spasticity, Syncope, Spinal Cord Injury, Syringomyelia, Transverse Myelitis, Traumatic Brain Injury, Central Cord Syndrome, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP).

Wallenberg's Syndrome, Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome, Brain & Spinal Tumors & Other Neurological and Neurosurgical Conditions.

Peripheral & Central Vestibular Disorders & Balance Rehabilitation

Sports & Non-Sports Related Concussion Management

Gait Rehabilitation

Spasticity and Abnormal Tone Management

Physical Fitness, Injury Prevention, Postural Assessment & Management, Sports Injuries, Strength & Conditioning Program

Home Safety Assessment & Modification Program