Brenda Miller MPT, OCS, CLT, CMTPT
Owner & Physical Therapist
Brenda Miller MPT, OCS, CLT, CMTPT
Brenda Miller is the founder and owner of Core Physical Therapy. She earned her bachelor of science degree in exercise science from Pennsylvania State University, then completed her master’s degree in physical therapy from Arcadia University in Glenside Pennsylvania.
Brenda is Board Certified in Orthopedics, Lymphedema Management, and Dry Needling. She has OVER 30 years of experience working in a variety of orthopedic clinics in northern Virginia, Pittsburgh, Delaware, Virginia Beach, and Blacksburg. Brenda opened Core Physical Therapy in the summer of 2017.
Brenda is committed to providing one-on-one time with patients to fully assess and understand their needs. With her extensive education and years of experience, she enjoys treating a wide patient population that includes children, the elderly, athletes, and outdoor enthusiasts. Brenda relies on manual skills, clinical reasoning, and patient feedback to determine the best modes of treatment. She thrives on learning and prides herself on thinking “outside the box” with difficult patient problems and regularly attends conferences, workshops, seminars, and training to keep abreast of new techniques and treatment options.
Brenda is a native of Pittsburgh and one of 8 children. She has a breadth of sport experience from being a multi-sport athlete in high school (volleyball, basketball, track) to playing Division I basketball at Penn State in Happy Valley. To fill the athletic void after her collegiate basketball career, Brenda spent many years playing competitive volleyball both indoor and beach doubles.
Brenda lives in Blacksburg with her husband and their Great Dane “Squirt”. She is the mother of two grown children. She loves the outdoors, the mountains, the Pittsburgh Steelers, Penn State, anything to do with dogs, reading and relaxing with her friends and family. She has found her home in Blacksburg.
Core Physical Therapy Specializes In
Running Injuries
Running injuries are common whether you are a novice or competitive runner. Training errors, inappropriate footwear, mechanical faults, weakness or flexibility may be the issue. At Core Physical Therapy, we provide a comprehensive evaluation that addresses posture, strength, shoe wear, flexibility and range of motion. Your running will be videotaped and analyzed for mechanical faults. Following the exam, you will learn about potential causes for your pain and how to treat it with exercises, changes in shoe wear or specific suggestions on how to improve your running mechanics
CrossFit Injuries
CrossFit has become extremely popular over the past twenty years. The program emphasizes cardiovascular endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, power, speed, agility, and balance. Occasionally, Crossfit athletes suffer an injury due to training errors or improper technique. The physical therapists at Core are trained to assist CrossFit athletes by improving their technique or any deficits they may exhibit with strength, flexibility, or joint mobility. Videotape analysis may be used to break down movement patterns to better assist with improving technique.
Student Athletes
Core Physical Therapy works with many student-athletes from Virginia Tech and the local elementary, middle, and high schools who injure themselves while participating in their sport. The athletic background of the physical therapists gives them a better understanding of what is required to return to competitive athletics. We treat overhead athletes such as volleyball, tennis, baseball, and softball players as well as gymnasts, runners, swimmers, bikers, and soccer players among others. Common injuries involve the shoulder, back, knee, and ankle. We try our best to accommodate the student-athletes schedule by offering early morning and late treatment hours.
Post Surgery Rehabilitation
If conservative management is unsuccessful in relieving pain and disability, surgery may be an option. The quality of physical therapy following surgery will greatly impact recovery. At Core Physical Therapy, we take your recovery very seriously. We make it a point to understand what was done surgically and will communicate with the surgeon as needed. Common surgeries seen at Core include but are not limited to ACL reconstructions, meniscectomies, spinal fusions, discectomies, carpal tunnel repairs, labral repairs, rotator cuff repairs and joint replacements to the shoulder, knee, and hip.
Dizziness | Vertigo | Balance Difficulties
The prevalence of falls increases with age. Vision, strength, sensation, and the inner ear (vestibular system) work together to maintain balance and equilibrium. If any of these systems are not functioning optimally, dizziness, and poor balance may result in increasing the risk of falls and severely impacting the quality of life. At Core Physical Therapy, an evaluation will be performed to determine the cause of the imbalance or dizziness. Treatment will be implemented to address the deficits to restore balance and resolve the dizziness.
Breast Cancer And Lymphedema
The number of cancer survivors continues to increase in the USA due to better treatment. Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women. Cancer and the treatment for cancer may lead to problems such as scar tissue and mobility restrictions, weakness, cancer-related fatigue syndrome, cording (axillary web syndrome), and lymphedema (post-cancer edema). At Core Physical Therapy, we have a certified lymphedema specialist who is able to address these issues with lymphatic manual drainage, bandaging, exercises, manual work, stretching, and cardiovascular conditioning.
Other Members of the Core Physical Therapy Team
Morgan Chocklett Corl DPT, OCS
Physical Therapist
Morgan Chocklett Corl earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise and Health Promotion from Virginia Tech (GO HOKIES!!) and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Mary Baldwin University. She is thrilled to be back in Blacksburg and flaunt her maroon and orange!
Meghan Howes DPT, PhD
Physical Therapist
Meghan Howes earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering from Bucknell University in Pennsylvania followed by her PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Virginia Tech.
Maria "Peti" Tibung, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Maria “Peti” Tibung earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy from the University of the Philippines and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Shenandoah University.
Kim Bassler PT, DPT
Physical Therapist, Clinical Athlete Weightlifting Coach
Kim Bassler graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Virginia Tech and worked in Blacksburg for several years before earning her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Radford University.
Kate Buss, DPT, PhD
Physical Therapist
Kate Buss earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise from Virginia Tech and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Virginia Commonwealth University.
Our Mission at Core Physical Therapy
Empowering people by helping them heal with exceptional care
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