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9815 Roosevelt Blvd
Suite D
Philadelphia, PA 19114

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Phone (215) 677-8200

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(215) 969-2681

Hours

Day of the Week Hours
Monday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sunday:Closed

Featured Services

Physical Therapy
Aquatic Therapy
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Hand Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Sports Medicine
Functional Capacity Evaluations
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About

At NovaCare Rehabilitation, we know that injuries are never scheduled, but relief can be. If you're injured, tired of having less mobility or experiencing aches and pains, let our licensed clinical experts help. We believe movement is medicine and are committed to helping you get back to work, athletics and daily life. The road to recovery starts with NovaCare!

We are proud to serve your community and are committed to providing each person an exceptional experience that promotes healing and recovery in a safe, compassionate environment. Request an appointment and experience the power of physical therapy today.

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Pool and therapy area
Therapy equipment
Our Team

Scott Foster, P.T., DPT, CSCS

Scott earned his bachelor's degree in kinesiology and doctorate of physical therapy from Temple University and has been with NovaCare since 2013 after completing his final clinical rotation at the Far NE clinic. He has a vast array of clinical expertise in vestibular rehab, post-concussion rehab, orthopedic rehab and sports rehabilitation. Scott has clinical experience in inpatient acute rehabilitation hospitals including Cooper and Rothman Orthopedic Specialty Hospitals, and various outpatient orthopedic centers throughout the east coast. Scott is a golf enthusiast and loves to help patients get back to whatever physical activities they love doing most.

Michelle Calvani, CHT, OTR/L

Michelle is a certified hand therapist and has worked as occupational therapist since graduating in 2000 from Temple University. She has focused her treatment on the hand and upper extremity, and has experience in orthopedic and neurological diagnoses. She specializes in splint fabrication and neural mobilization. Michelle enjoys post-operative management of wounds, scars and is focused on helping patients regain functional use of the hand.

Alexandra Keft , P.T., DPT

Alex completed her bachelor's degree in kinesiology from Temple University and her doctorate in physical therapy at Drexel University. She joined the NovaCare Rehabilitation team in March 2024. Her clinical experiences included outpatient orthopedics and sports medicine, as well as inpatient trauma orthopedics and spinal cord injury rehabilitation. Alex also co-owns a personal training business in Philadelphia and enjoys watching movies, exploring the Philly food scene and rock climbing in her free time.

Chris Wallace , M.S., OTR/L, CHT, Center Manager

Chris received a bachelor's degree in exercise science from West Chester University in 2018 and a master's degree from Gwynedd Mercy University in occupational therapy in 2021. Chris has been with NovaCare since 2021 and is a certified hand therapist specializing in shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand injuries. Chris also provides functional capacity evaluations and employment testing. He is committed to providing an exceptional patient care experience and enjoys helping patients achieve their goals to get back to doing what they love the most.

David White, P.T., DPT

Dave earned an associate degree in 2018 in the physical therapist assistant program from Mercer County Community College and bachelor's degree in exercise science in 2011 from West Chester University. Dave's clinical experiences include orthopedic rehabilitation, neurological rehabilitation and sports medicine, in addition to an internship as assistant strength and conditioning coach for West Chester women's soccer team. Dave's interests outside of work include all Philly sports.
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Highlights
At NovaCare Rehabilitation, we know that injuries are never scheduled, but relief can be. If you're injured, tired of having less mobility or experiencing aches and pains, let our licensed clinical experts help. We believe movement is medicine and are committed to helping our patients get back to work, athletics and daily life. The road to recovery starts with NovaCare Rehabilitation!

Community Involvement

NovaCare Rehabilitation is a proud partner of the Philadelphia Eagles, Phillies, 76ers and Flyers. NovaCare also has collegiate partnerships with multiple universities which boast onsite locations to provide easy access to care for the faculty, students and athletes. These universities include La Salle, Temple and Villanova where we are the official physical therapy and athletic training provider to the student-athletes.

Programs

Specialized programs vary by location. Contact us today for more information.

CoreVia Pelvic Health

CoreVia Pelvic Health is a specialized program providing care — and relief — to men, women and children. Our patients have access to specially trained pelvic health physical therapists.

CoreVia’s hallmark is advanced clinical expertise and timely access that enables our team to assess and treat symptoms related to pelvic health conditions.

For more information about CoreVia Pelvic Health, click here.

Hand Therapy

Our certified hand therapists (CHT) provide comprehensive and industry-leading treatment for hand, wrist, arm, elbow and shoulder injuries or conditions. Our team will work with you to create an individualized program to return you to work, life and athletics as soon as possible.

For more information about hand therapy services, click here.

ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation

ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation is the first nationwide comprehensive oncology rehabilitation program of its kind. ReVital focuses on helping individuals with cancer, and those in recovery, live better lives. Our highly trained therapists lead a specialized rehabilitation program that helps manage the side effects of cancer and its treatment.

For more information about ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation, click here.

Select Sports Center of Excellence

When you need dedicated, sports-specific care, look to our Select Sports Centers of Excellence (COE). Our COE designation conveys the highest quality in sports medicine delivery. It's an endorsement of expertise in sports as a clinical practice.

In these centers, you'll work with specially trained sports medicine physical therapists. Their advanced clinical skills and sports experience can help all levels of athletes.

For more information about Select Sports Center of Excellence, click here.