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Onsite Athletic Trainingin West Virginia, Ohio, Virginia, and Florida

Mountain River Physical Therapy is proud to provide outreach services for:

  • Ohio Valley University
  • Parkersburg High School
  • Parkersburg South High School

Our staff of Certified Athletic Trainers and Physical Therapists provides onsite coverage of all football practices and games as well as coverage of home events for all other sports at our local schools. This coverage includes the management of acute injury and illness, providing injury prevention programs, facilitating any necessary specialty treatment, maintenance and operation of an onsite training room and working in concert with team physicians to ensure the best care available is provided for our athletes.

Each head Athletic Trainer is responsible for the development and maintenance of an emergency care plan at all of our outreach sites. This includes the management of emergencies and acute injuries. In addition we work closely with school administrators and coaches to ensure EMS services, severe weather plans and communication contingency plans are always in place.

Throughout the year the MRPT staff provides Functional Movement Screens as part of our injury prevention program. This unique battery of functional tests is performed to identify any possible movement or stability anomalies which may impede performance and or increase risk of injury. We then follow up with athletes and coaches to ensure any needed corrective plan of action is put in place. In addition our staff participates in preseason physicals and provides ongoing injury/illness prevention programs related to a host of issues related to athletic participation and safety.

Athletic Training Staff

Joe Leaman, MS, ATC
Director of Sports Medicine

Joe graduated from WV Wesleyan College in 1986 with a Bachelor of Science degree in health, physical education and athletic training and earned an Master’s of Science degree in Sports Medicine from Marshall University in 1989. He has 20 years of experience in the Athletic Training arena. He has worked in the college, high school and clinical setting and has served as an Athletic Trainer for US Soccer National Teams and the 1996 Olympic Games Track and Field venue.

Jonathan Rodriguez, ATC/R

Jonathan Rodriguez is a Chicago native who graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in 2010 with a double major in Athletic Training and Spanish, with an emphasis in strength and conditioning. After graduation, he became a nationally certified Athletic Trainer and attended Ohio University for graduate school. He spent 2 years as the grad assistant Athletic Trainer at Parkersburg South HS while receiving his M.S in Athletic Training. Following graduation from OU, Jonathan was hired by MRPT as the ATC for Wood County Middle Schools, the assistant ATC at Ohio Valley, and grad assistant liaison for the high school ATCs. Other duties of his consist of assisting Joe Leaman at the APC with treadmill/performance training, filling in for Jared Summers as a coach for CrossFit, and performing ATC visits for patients. Since joining MRPT, Jonathan has received certifications in ASTYM/Rebuild and the Functional Movement Screen (FMS).

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Onsite Athletic Training Locations

Barlow, OH

10430 State Route 550
Suite A
Vincent, OH 45784
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Chatham, VA

47 Depot Street
Chatham, VA 24531
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Parkersburg, WV – Balance Center

2010 Garfield Avenue, Suite 2
Parkersburg, WV 26201
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Parkersburg, WV – PARS Clinic

1212 Garfield Avenue
Suite 200
Parkersburg, WV 26101
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Ripley, WV

420 Charleston Drive
Suite A
Ripley, WV 25271
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St. Clairsville, OH

252 West Main Street
Suite E
St. Clairsvile, OH 43950
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Vienna, WV

415 36th Street
Suite 100
Parkersburg, WV 26101
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Wellsburg, WV

841 Commerce Street
Wellsburg, WV 26070
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Wheeling, WV

620 National Road
Suite 100
Wheeling, WV 26003
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • A physical therapy visit lasts about 40-60 minutes. The actual contents of the visit vary based on your diagnosis/need, but typically what happens is:

    1. You check in with the receptionist, make any appointments necessary, and we discuss your health insurance benefits with you.
    2. You go into the gym. You can change clothes if you need to, then begin therapy.
    3. You perform 6-8 various exercises and stretches. These can include therapeutic band exercises, light body weight exercises, or minimal weights. The stretches will promote strength, stability, improved range of motion, and pain relief.
    4. We can initiate other techniques to include manual work, taping, cupping, and dry needling as needed.
    5. The therapist makes recommendations based on your progress. These can include altering the frequency of visits, making additions/alterations to your home exercise plan, or things to do before your next visit.

  • We recommend budgeting 40-60 minutes for a typical therapy session. The only exception to this will be your first visit, which can take about 20 minutes longer due to the physical therapy evaluation your therapist will provide. We also recommend showing up about 10-15 minutes early to your first visit. This way, you can complete the paperwork before your visit time and streamline the process.

  • If we are asking you to do something that is hurting too much, let us know! Physical therapy should not be severely painful. It is not common to be so sore that patients are in pain or it affects their daily life. If this ever happens during or after an appointment, let us know and we will adapt your program.

  • During your initial evaluation, your therapist may ask you a number of questions to determine what the cause of your pain is. This can include questions about your sleep habits, activity level, and work environment. They will also ask for a medical history, and then typically ask direct questions about where and when you experience pain.

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People in West Virginia, Ohio, Virginia, and Florida Trust Mountain River PT

Hear from patients that reclaimed their lives.

Her physical therapist took the time to explain how her home exercises would help during therapy and after. “I have continued using the exercises even though I have finished with my therapy.” She was happy with her therapy and everyone involved. Really excited that the exercises continue to help her with her arthritis.

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RE: Mary S.

Mountain River Patient

Thanks so much for everything you have done for me. You have a very professional staff in a laid back atmosphere. You all worked me hard and still cared for my well being. To Ed & Melody, thank you for making me feel as if I was your only patient. You guys are great! Thanks again to all.

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Mike B.

Mountain River Patient

I just wanted to thank you again for getting to the root of my knee pain so quickly and finding the remedy that took my ugly limp away. With the limp I looked like an old sixty-one, now I will be able to chase down anyone within ten years of my age. I took a brisk half hour walk with my daughter last night and the leg held up well. Tomorrow morning we are definitely going to the YMCA to begin additional exercises. Once again, thanks for all your help.

5 stars

Dan H.

Mountain River Patient

I am extremely satisfied with the care and treatment that Justin, his assistant Jeff, and all the other great people at Mountain River Physical Therapy (gave me). They are knowledgeable, kind, and encouraging. When you allow them to treat you back to full health, you will not be disappointed.

5 stars

Nick M.

Mountain River Patient

... I recently used your facility for recovery from surgery on my spine. I think because of the great people there and their ability to really help and care for the patient's needs, I was able to recover faster than normal.

5 stars

Kevin S.

Mountain River Patient

Last week I was in Biloxi & Pascagoula, MS with other Wood County Habitat for Humanity folks putting new houses together... No major back or leg problems. An entire year has gone by without my needing your attention/care. I can now go up 2 flights of stairs without needing the railing.

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Kay H.

Mountain River Patient

I have done physical therapy a few times and I have never ever worked with such wonderful and kind people as you.

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Linda S.

Mountain River Patient

I can honesty say your staff and their buoyant attitudes made going to physical therapy an enjoyable and rewarding experience. I commend their professionalism and dedication to their patients.

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Richard D.

Mountain River Patient

You just can not imagine how much I appreciate you and your wisdom! If you had not found my torn patella tendon, I'd still be falling and the problem would have never been fixed!

5 stars

Issie D.

Mountain River Patient

Your smile and laughter kept my spirits high... while your expertise helped me get back on my feet. You have my thanks and gratitude for all the time you spent assisting my recovery.

5 stars

Sue W.

Mountain River Patient

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