Therapy Services
All Physical Therapy services are led by Michael Sharr, PT, DPT, CLT, a practitioner with 35 years experience including clinical concentrations in Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Spine Care, Industrial Rehab, Amputee Care, Wound Care, Geriatrics, Neuro and Lymphedema Management. Mike earned his Masters in Physical Therapy in 1984 through The US ARMY/Baylor University Program in Texas and received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Slippery Rock University. Mike has practiced in a wide variety of clinical settings: Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., Tuckahoe Orthopedics/Sports Medicine in Richmond, VA, Outpatient Rehab Supervisor at Horizon/Greenville, Director of Rehabilitation at St. Francis of New Castle, Grove City Medical Center, Countryside Convalescent Home in Mercer, Trinity Living Center in Grove City, the Ridgewood at Shenango Valley, and St. Paul’s Homes in Greenville. Mike also served on faculty as Assistant Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Slippery Rock University.
What WE Treat
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Hips
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Neck & Back
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Lymphedema
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Sports Medicine
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Knees
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Shoulders
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Arthritis
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Stroke
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Foot & Ankle
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Elbow, Wrist & Hand
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Workers Comp
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Parkinson's Disease
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About our services
What is physical therapy?
Physical therapy is a service that will be used to develop, expand, and restore people’s maximum movement and functional ability. They can help people at any stage of life when movement and function are threatened by aging, injury, diseases, disorders, conditions, or environmental factors.
What is Lymphedema therapy?
Here at iXl Rehab and Fitness Center, we have a comprehensive Certified Lymphedema Program - one of only 12 in the state of Pennsylvania. A well as being the only certified Lymphedema Treatment Center in the Lawrence/Mercer County area. We also have an arrangement for on-site DME services for certified measurement for compression garments and bandage supplies. We like to provide patients a “one-stop" convenience for all lymphedema care services.
What are Functional Capacity Evaluations?
Dr. Michael G. Metelsky PT, DPT has training and certification from ERGO Science, Work Steps, and Advanced Ergonomics for all assessments and tests. In today’s hard-working world, the blue-collared workforce requires specialized services for prolonged careers and better quality of life when away from the grind of the long workday.
Physical therapy is a service that will be used to develop, expand, and restore people’s maximum movement and functional ability. They can help people at any stage of life when movement and function are threatened by aging, injury, diseases, disorders, conditions, or environmental factors.
What is Lymphedema therapy?
Here at iXl Rehab and Fitness Center, we have a comprehensive Certified Lymphedema Program - one of only 12 in the state of Pennsylvania. A well as being the only certified Lymphedema Treatment Center in the Lawrence/Mercer County area. We also have an arrangement for on-site DME services for certified measurement for compression garments and bandage supplies. We like to provide patients a “one-stop" convenience for all lymphedema care services.
What are Functional Capacity Evaluations?
Dr. Michael G. Metelsky PT, DPT has training and certification from ERGO Science, Work Steps, and Advanced Ergonomics for all assessments and tests. In today’s hard-working world, the blue-collared workforce requires specialized services for prolonged careers and better quality of life when away from the grind of the long workday.
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What to expect on your first visit
For your first visit, we ask that patients arrive 10 to 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment time. In that time you will fill out patient forms via our computer kiosk. For your first appointment, we ask that you bring a detailed list of all medications, insurance information, as well as your script. If you are interested in saving time on your first visit, download the available patient forms below, print, and fill them out!
Making appointments
Each week stop by the front desk to schedule appointments for the following week. To accommodate everyone, we do not hold appointment slots, so please reschedule every week. We offer a variety of times to accommodate all work schedules. Our first appointment opens at 6:00 AM and last at 6:00 PM.
What comes after therapy?
After the completion of physical therapy, all patients receive a free month membership to enjoy the fitness facility and continue their journey of staying healthy. Our knowledgeable staff is here to facilitate every patient well being. We have a variety of cardiovascular equipment, strength equipment, and an assortment of fitness classes to help you continue to eXel after therapy.
Our billing policy
Here at iXl we accept most major insurances including workman’s compensation. Copayments are due at the time of service. If you have an unusual financial situation, please see our office staff to discuss financial arrangements
If for whatever reason you feel your copay, deductible, or lack of insurance will create a hardship to your family, we want to ensure you are able you get the care you need. Please see us to make payment arrangements.
For your first visit, we ask that patients arrive 10 to 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment time. In that time you will fill out patient forms via our computer kiosk. For your first appointment, we ask that you bring a detailed list of all medications, insurance information, as well as your script. If you are interested in saving time on your first visit, download the available patient forms below, print, and fill them out!
Making appointments
Each week stop by the front desk to schedule appointments for the following week. To accommodate everyone, we do not hold appointment slots, so please reschedule every week. We offer a variety of times to accommodate all work schedules. Our first appointment opens at 6:00 AM and last at 6:00 PM.
What comes after therapy?
After the completion of physical therapy, all patients receive a free month membership to enjoy the fitness facility and continue their journey of staying healthy. Our knowledgeable staff is here to facilitate every patient well being. We have a variety of cardiovascular equipment, strength equipment, and an assortment of fitness classes to help you continue to eXel after therapy.
Our billing policy
Here at iXl we accept most major insurances including workman’s compensation. Copayments are due at the time of service. If you have an unusual financial situation, please see our office staff to discuss financial arrangements
If for whatever reason you feel your copay, deductible, or lack of insurance will create a hardship to your family, we want to ensure you are able you get the care you need. Please see us to make payment arrangements.