
Dean M Plafcan PT
Physical Therapist
1850 E Park Ave Suite 112 State College PA, 16803About
Dean Plafcan is a physical therapist practicing in State College, PA. Dean Plafcan specializes in physical treatment to help a patient reduce pain, restore mobility, rehabilitate an injury, or increase movement and overall function. As a physical therapist, Dean Plafcan can treat multiple conditions with exercises, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, joint mobilization, heat, ice, massage, laser or light therapy and more. Dean Plafcan will create a treatment plan based on the patients specific injury or condition, and might target a specific body part or body system based on the individual.
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