Karna Johnson

PT

Physical Therapist

Karna Johnson received her Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Widener University in Chester, PA in 1999. She has experience working in general outpatient orthopedics, rehabilitation post-head injury including traumatic brain injury and stroke, Pediatrics, hippotherapy and aquatics. All of these areas have helped her build a foundation in understanding how biomechanics, postural control, motor learning and our various sensory systems have a profound effect on how an individual functionally moves and interacts with their environment. She has a holistic mindset and team approach to treatment, desiring to partner with families in helping each child reach their full potential.

She enjoys utilizing creativity and purposeful play in her treatment sessions to engage children in a fun and meaningful way while still working toward their gross motor and mobility goals. She also enjoys learning and growing in her skills as a physical therapist, most recently completing continuing education for addressing: Toe walking, Breathing with postural control, Torticollis, Pediatric Bowel and Bladder dysfunction and Assessing Adaptive Equipment and Mobility Needs.

Clinical Focus Areas:

• General Orthopedics
• Rehabilitation Post-Head Injury
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Stroke
  • Postural Control
  • Motor Learning
• Toe walking
• Breathing with postural control
• Torticollis
• Pediatric Bowel and Bladder dysfunction
• Assessing Adaptive Equipment and Mobility Needs

Education & Training

• MS in Physical Therapy, Widener University, 1999

Fun Facts

• Enjoys spending time with her husband, two children, and two Golden Retrievers
• Loves biking, hiking and cross-country skiing
• Enjoys gardening and reading