Centers Health Care Celebrates National Physical Therapy Month

Centers Raises Awareness of Healthy Movement for Overall Wellbeing

BRONX, N.Y., Oct. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Centers Health Care, the largest and most complete post-acute health care continuum in the Northeast that touches one million lives each year with 42 skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities, is celebrating National Physical Therapy Month throughout October. This year's theme is the importance of physical therapy in promoting resilience and supporting strength, mobility, and overall wellness throughout one's lifespan.

"National Physical Therapy Month is a chance to spotlight the life-changing benefits of physical therapy and recognize the incredible work PTs, PTAs, and students do every day," said Travis Womer, PT, DPT, RAC-CT, Corporate Director of Reimbursement, Operations, and Development at Sigma Health Rehab, which delivers physical, occupational, and speech therapy services across the Centers Health Care system. "This year, we're proud to again collaborate with the Academy of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and organizations nationwide to highlight how physical therapy builds resilience, enhances strength and mobility, and supports overall wellness, helping people live healthier, longer, and more active lives."

"Every year, more than 10,000 rehab patients leave our care stronger, healthier, and ready to get back to the lives and loved ones they cherish," said Kenny Rozenberg, CEO of Centers Health Care. "That's the power of exceptional rehabilitation—and it's made possible by the outstanding dedication and skill of our therapy teams across Centers."

A core mission of Centers Health Care is mobility and healthy movement for overall wellbeing, and Centers regularly encourages healthy, fun group movement events. Across the health system, rehab specialists provide exceptional, holistic mobility care. Through a partnership with Exxat One, a nationwide clinical education management platform, Sigma is one of just a few companies in the skilled nursing space to focus efforts on placing OT, PT, OTA, PTA, and SLP students, and is growing their program.

"Our goal is to bring new professional insight and best practices into our settings by cultivating targeted student curricula that align with APTA standards while going beyond their guidelines. This ensures that all students are fully prepared to thrive in the skilled nursing environment through a firm understanding of value-based care, Five Star Quality Ratings, and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) compliance," added Womer.

Members of Sigma Rehab/Centers Health Care collaborated with APTA's Geriatrics Section to launch the Skilled Nursing Facility Special Interest Group (SIG) within the American Physical Therapy Association. This group represents Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants nationwide, focusing on those working in Skilled Nursing and Subacute Rehab settings. The primary goal of the SNF SIG is to advocate for this underrepresented community of therapists by providing setting-specific resources, including specialized research, education, and intervention strategies. These tools are designed to enhance both the professional experience of therapists and the quality of patient care they deliver. Sigma Rehab/Centers Health Care is also deeply committed to APTA's Falls Prevention Month initiative, ensuring that all facilities within its network have access to the latest evidence-based strategies for fall prevention, fostering a culture of mobility and safety.

About Centers Health Care

Centers Health Care is one of the most complete post-acute health care organizations and a leader in post-acute care in the northeast. The company is a premier network of skilled nursing, rehabilitation and senior care services with 42 locations throughout New York State, New York City and Southern New Jersey.  

For more information about Centers Health Care, please visit www.centershealthcare.com

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