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Philadelphia - Fishtown

1426 Frankford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19125

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(215) 427-6026

Hours

Day of the Week Hours
Monday:7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed

Featured Services

Physical Therapy
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Sports Medicine
Return-to-Work Program
Work Conditioning
Ergonomic Programs
Recovery and Reconditioning
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About

At NovaCare Rehabilitation, our experienced clinical team will design an individualized plan of care that aligns with your specific goals in mind. Through experience, advanced clinical training and clear communication with our patients, our therapy team will give you the advantage in recovery. We are proud to be part of the community and are committed to providing each patient with an exceptional experience that promotes healing and recovery in a safe, compassionate environment. Call or request an appointment and experience the power of physical therapy today.

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Therapy equipment
Therapy equipment
Our Team

Kim Miller, P.T., DPT

Kim has been a member of the NovaCare team in Philadelphia since 2018 when she started her career in outpatient physical therapy. Kim loves to work with older adults with balance and gait disorders looking to improve their independence and confidence within their daily lives. She also has a passion for treating those experiencing vestibular disorders and concussions as well as orthopedic injuries. Kim completed her undergraduate education at Kent State University and received her doctorate of physical therapy from the University of Pittsburgh. In her free time, she enjoys baking and hiking with her dog, Henry.

Jesse Lawton, P.T., DPT

Jesse has been a member of the NovaCare team in Philadelphia since 2022. Jesse enjoys working at the Fishtown location due to having an entire gym at his disposal to treat patients and assist them in returning to their recreational activities. Though Jesse enjoys working with patients of all ages and activity levels, he especially enjoys working with shoulders and lower extremity injuries. Jesse attended Shippensburg University for his undergraduate degree and Neumann University for a doctorate in physical therapy. Jesse enjoys doing Muay Thai, exploring Philadelphia, playing video games and hanging out with his dogs and cats.

Joseph Minissale, P.,. DPT

Joe has been a member of the NovaCare team in Philadelphia since 2023. He has a passion for helping individuals improve their quality of life by optimizing physical function and mitigating impairments through purposeful movement and motivational strategies. Joe completed his undergraduate education at West Chester University and doctorate of physical therapy from Temple University. Joe enjoys watching Philadelphia's professional sports teams and trying new restaurants with friends.
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Services

  • ACL Program
  • Blood Flow Restriction
  • Cancer Rehabilitation
  • Concussion Rehabilitation
  • Cupping Therapy
  • Ergonomic Programs
  • Fall Prevention Program
  • Functional Movement Screen
  • Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
  • Joint Mobilization
  • Manual Therapy
  • Obesity / Bariatric Care
  • Orthopedic Rehabilitation
  • Physical Therapy
  • Pre-/Post-Operative Care
  • Recovery and Reconditioning
  • Return-to-Work Program
  • Sports Medicine
  • TMJ/TMD Rehabilitation
  • Vestibular Rehabilitation
  • Work Conditioning

Care Delivery

  • Telerehab
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Community
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.

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