Mary and Gerald Stern, Physical Therapists (PTs), Certified Mechanical Diagnosis Therapists (MDTs) and Boca Raton Physical Therapy Center specialize in a very effective and systematic approach to patient care known as the McKenzie Method® or Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT). As trained and certified spine and extremity therapists, Mary and Gerald Stern treat patients with back and neck pain, orthopedic and arthritic conditions, headaches, balance disorders and functional decline. These conditions affect and interfere with the everyday lifestyle of patients. Our mission at Boca Raton Physical Therapy Center is to help patients eliminate their pain and discomfort and return them to a more active lifestyle. Mary and Gerald Stern are proud members of Physical Therapy Provider Network (PTPN), American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), Florida Physical Therapy Association (FPTA), and McKenzie Institute USA (MI-USA). Mary Stern, PT, Certified MDT graduated with honors from the physical therapy program at Russell Sage College in Troy, New York and received training and certification in Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment (MDT) of the Spine through the McKenzie Institute. Mary assisted in clinical research and development of post-operative rehabilitation programs in the areas of spine rehabilitation at University Hospital in Syracuse, New York. Gerald Stern, PT, Certified MDT graduated from the University of Buffalo, Department of Physical Therapy and Exercise Science. In 1989, Gerald pursued further training and certification in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) at University Hospital in Syracuse, New York, headquarters for the USA branch of the McKenzie Institute. His work experience includes working in an acute care clinic and an outpatient private physical therapy clinic specializing in orthopedics.
