Dr. Prall is a board-certified orthopedic physical therapist through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS). He is an Assistant Professor at Lebanon Valley College teaching in the orthopedic curriculum. He has guest lectured on the special interest topic of occupational health at various universities including the University of Scranton, Misericordia University and Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Prall has also lectured internationally on topics including ergonomics and postural training for the Master of Science in Physiotherapy Program at the Bangladesh Health Professions Institute. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and is a member of the Orthopedic, Research, and Health Policy and Administration sections. He is also a member of the Occupational Health Special Interest Group (OHSIG) through the Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy (AOPT) and is currently serving as Vice Research Chair for the OHSIG. He has also published multiple manuscripts in peer- reviewed journals on numerous orthopedic topics as well as presenting nationally and state-wide on similar orthopedic subject matter.
Dr. Prall has extensive experience in occupational health, providing ergonomics education and workplace safety programs to family businesses and large corporations alike. These benefit his patient-centered goals, which include reducing workplace injuries, increasing productivity, and decreasing healthcare costs. The specific interventions and procedures that are available to your business are:
- Employee injuring screening for musculoskeletal complaints
- Workplace assessments to identify potential musculoskeletal injuries
- Implementation of pre-shift stretching routines to decrease injuries
- Office and manufacturing ergonomics to promote improved posture and decreased pain
- Return to Work (RTW) programs for injured employees returning to work
- Musculoskeletal screening for employees involved with non-work related issues
- Education to employee on lifting and bending mechanics as part of the overall injury prevention program
- Ability to attend safety meetings and meet regularly with safety professionals to improve the overall health and wellness in the workplace