Ever wonder how professional athletes stay in their best physical condition? It takes an effort from everyone involved.
University Orthopedics is the official orthopedic provider of the Providence Bruins, the AHL affiliate of the Boston Bruins, ensuring players receive top-tier care for injury prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation. The Rhode Show‘s Brendan Kirby recently attended a P-Bruins practice to learn more about how Team Physician Dr. Michael Belanger and Team Physical Therapist David Pezzullo provide expert medical support to keep athletes performing at their best.
About Dr. Belanger
Michael J. Belanger, MD is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Trauma. His areas of interest and expertise include adult and adolescent sports medicine and fracture care, as well as adult joint reconstruction.
Dr. Belanger is a Clinical Assistant Instructor for the Department of Orthopaedics, at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. He is a member of the United States Ski and Snowboard Association Team Physician Pool. Dr. Belanger is a Fellow of The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery; member of The Rhode Island Orthopaedic Society; and board certified by The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is also a member of The Arthroscopy Association of North America, and The AO North America.
About David J. Pezzullo, DPT
David J. Pezzullo is the Director of Physical Therapy for University Orthopedics. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Connecticut and an Advanced Masters of Science degree in Sports and Orthopedic Physical Therapy from the University of Pittsburgh. Dave is a Board Certified Clinical Specialist by the American Physical Therapy Association and is certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association as an athletic trainer. Dave has served as a physical therapist and an assistant athletic trainer for the Providence Bruins Hockey Team of the AHL since 2011. He has published several peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and delivered presentations at several national professional conferences. Musculoskeletal rehabilitation of the shoulder, knee, spine, hip, foot and ankle are Dave’s area of expertise and clinical interest.