Rodney Madagan, the founding partner of APTA, specializes in orthopedic physical therapy for the treatment of neck, back and extremity joint pain. Additional special interests include: FCE testing, orthotic fabrication, and post-surgical care. In addition to his 11 years of clinical work, Rodney has continued to refine his orthopedic skills through post-graduate continuing education courses emphasizing evidence-based evaluation and treatment approaches. Furthermore, he has been welcomed in the offices of local orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgeons to enhance his clinical knowledge.

Rodney received his undergraduate degree in Biology from Mary Washington University. He earned both his Master of Physical Therapy degree in 1999 and his Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2006 from Shenandoah University. More recently, he received his Board Certification as a Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy (OCS) from the American Physical Therapy Association in 2008.

Rodney is an active member of:

• Orthopedic Specialty Section of the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Private Practice Section of the American Physical Therapy Association
• Virginia Physical Therapy Association

As a former collegiate athlete, Rodney regularly competes in local running events, cycling, mountain biking, tennis, hiking, and golf. He and his wife, local pediatrician Heidi Martinson, M.D. live in Albemarle County with their young sons Ryan and Ethan, and labrador retriever "Austin." They attend St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Ivy, Virginia.

Robyn Templeton is highly-skilled in multiple manual physical therapy "hands-on" approaches and has been an integral part of APTA for the past 4 years. Her special interest include adolescent sports medicine, myofascial pain, and complicated knee rehabilitation. She earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Chapman University in Southern California. Her Bachelor of Science in Physical Education with emphasis on Sports Medicine was earned at Radford University, where she graduated cum laude. She received her Board Certification as a Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy (OCS) by the American Physical Therapy Association in 2008.

Robyn’s background is in outpatient orthopedics, manual therapy, and sports medicine. As a Certified Athletic Trainer, she has years of experience working with collegiate and high school athletes in a variety of sports (soccer, basketball, lacrosse, softball/baseball, volleyball, track and field, tennis).

Robyn is an active member of:

• Orthopedic Specialty Section of the American Physical Therapy Association.
• American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy
• Virginia Physical Therapy Association

Robyn grew up in Southern California and moved to Charlottesville in May, 2006 for its beautiful environment, friendly community and vast recreational opportunities. Her interests include snowboarding, river trips, live music, hiking, going to the beach, and playing almost any sport.

Karen Roland earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Mississippi in 1987 and her Doctor of Physical Therapy from VCU in 2008. She provides over 20 years of clinical expertise to the practice. Her special interests includes geriatric patients, post-rotator cuff repair, and spine rehabilitation. Prior to her association at APTA, she worked the previous 14 years as a senior therapist at Martha Jefferson Hospital. She received her Board Certification as a Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy (OCS) by the American Physical Therapy Association in 2010.

A runner herself, Karen has worked within the running community treating and preventing running injuries. In addition, Karen is certified in the Isernhagen Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE). She has an excellent understanding of the challenges involved in returning the injured worker to the workforce. Using a technique called Strain / Counterstrain, Karen has success in treating the most challenging conditions. This gentle technique helps her patients gain ROM and decrease pain during the early stages of recovery.

Karen is an active member of:

• Orthopedic Specialty Section of the American Physical Therapy Association.
• American Physical Therapy Association
• Virginia Physical Therapy Association

Karen’s hobbies include photography, gardening and reading. She lives in Charlottesville with her three daughters and husband, Tim Roland. Her family are actively involved members at First Baptist Church in Charlottesville, Va.

Heather Dale earned her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Virginia Tech with emphasis on Nutrition, where she graduated summa cum laude. She received her Doctor of Physical Therapy from VCU in 2010. Her special interests includes balance and vestibular rehabilitation, and general orthopedics. She plans to take her Board Certification as a Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy (OCS) by the American Physical Therapy Association in 2012.

Heather is an active member of:

• Orthopedic Specialty Section of the American Physical Therapy Association.
• American Physical Therapy Association
• Virginia Physical Therapy Association

Heather grew up in Western Albemarle in the Crozet area and graduated from Western Albemarle High School. Her interests include volleyball, hiking, and running.