Physical Therapists
About Our Physical Therapy Team
Physical therapy can serve as a nonsurgical solution for minor injuries, or be required for a patient after a serious broken bone, muscle injury, joint replacement or restorative surgery. Orthopaedic physical therapy training helps to strengthen muscles to help patients find pain relief and restore normal functionality and motion. Aiding in recovery – helping to restore strength and confidence – that is what our physical therapists excel at, and the team of PTs at UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine are here to help.
Orthopaedic Physical Therapy for Bone & Joint Injuries
While a broken bone or damaged joint heals, you often need to wear a cast or brace, restricting motion and causing weakness in supporting muscles. Once the injury has healed, sports medicine physical therapy can help you recover any lost muscle control and help you get back your normal range of motion and functionality. Orthopaedic physical therapy exercises are designed to build strength and flexibility in area of the body impacted by your injury, allowing you to return to your daily life or athletic pursuits more quickly and at the same levels you were at before.
Joint Replacement and Surgical Recovery
Having a joint replaced, undergoing back surgery and other medical repairs procedures can put a strain on the body and require that you ease into returning to normal activities. Working with a physical therapist can be critical to achieving a positive and rapid recovery. Physical therapists are well versed in aftercare and work as part of your orthopaedic care team to help you retrain your muscles and your body to recover a full range of motion and motor control capabilities during your recovery.
Physical therapy plays an important role in your health and recovery. Find orthopaedic physical therapists available near you or schedule a time to speak with the UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine team today by calling 716.204.3200.

Maxwell Abate, PTA
Physical Therapy Assistant
Michael Adesso, PT, ATC
Physical Therapist
Jordan Bergmann, DPT, CSCS
Physical Therapist
Zachery Bochacki, DPT
Physical Therapist
Deion Brown, PTA
Physical Therapy Assistant
Kathleen Christie, MS, PT
Physical Therapist
Brian DeLuca, PT, MBA, CSCS, CAFS
Director of Physical Therapy - BrookBridge & Canalside
Scott Dinse, PT, ATC
Director of Physical Therapy - UB South Campus
Matthew Fitzpatrick, DPT
Physical Therapist
Tanya Grieco, LMT
Massage Therapist
Kelly Hall, PTA
Physical Therapy Assistant
Francis Herrmann, PT, CSCS
Physical Therapist
Amanda Jurdi, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
Michael Kempke, PT, ATC
Physical Therapist
Diane Kottakis, DPT, Cert. MDT
Physical Therapist
Christian Kyles, DPT, CSCS
Physical Therapist
Megan Luisa Lanser, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
Tia Losel, PTA
Physical Therapy Assistant
Frank Petrasio, DPT, CSCS
Physical Therapist
Ryan Reed, PTA
Physical Therapy Assistant
Christian Rizzolo, DPT
Physical Therapist
Derrick Sekuterski, DPT
Physical Therapist
Zach Slaybaugh, DPT
Physical Therapist
Kelly Stauffiger, LMT
Massage Therapist
Ruth Stoklosa, PTA
Physical Therapy Assistant
Peter Tonsoline, PT, ATC
Director of Physical Therapy - Amherst & Depew-Lancaster
Philip Tonsoline, MS, PT
Physical Therapist