Quinnipiac Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine, P.C.

Quinnipiac Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, P.C. was originally established in 1996 and has been providing the North Haven and Hamden communities with the highest quality outpatient orthopedic physical therapy services. We have participation in a large list of insurance carriers which continues to change and grow to service the communities’ needs.

Quinnipiac Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, P.C. provides athletic training services, through the employment of Certified Athletic Trainers, to the North Haven and Hamden High Schools.

We are currently accepting new patients for both surgical and non-surgical rehabilitation. Quinnipiac Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, P.C. is committed to providing quality services to our communities including the:

student athletes, High School and Collegiate
weekend warriors
seniors
children of all ages

If you have any questions, or need an appointment, please feel free to give one of our offices a call.

KEITH D. STEIGBIGEL, PT, DPT, CSCS

Keith is co-owner of Quinnipiac Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine and directs the Hamden facility. Graduated from The College of Wooster, Ohio, in 1992 with a Bachelors Degree in The Physiology of Exercise and Sport, where he received honors on his Thesis, Effects of Warm Down Techniques on the Removal of Lactic Acid Following Maximal Human Performance. Later this study was published In the The Journal of Swimming Research. While at the College of Wooster where Keith was recruited he competed in the NCAC conference for swimming.

Keith came to Connecticut in 1992 to work in the field of Physical Therapy as an Exercise Physiologist. In 1994, Keith pursued a post graduate degree in Physical Therapy at the University of Hartford in West Hartford, Connecticut, graduating in 1998 with honors. After practicing for 7 years Keith returned and completed a Clinical Doctorate degree in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy from Northeastern University, in Boston MA, where he also received the distinction of honors for his work.

Keith has been practicing orthopedic manual medicine in the southern Connecticut and Hamden area since his graduation in 1998. During that time, he has been utilizing such techniques as non- thrust joint mobilizations used on the spine and extremities, manual mobilization techniques along with the identification of specific movement impairment patterns. Utilizing such procedures he states helps identify the true pathology of dysfunction in order to effectively treat and alleviate the corresponding symptoms.

Keith also has a specialization certification in the training of athletes and sport-specific training, as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He has worked with athletes from the young amateur, high school level and the semi-pro and professional athletes. As a previous collegiate swimmer he has a particular interest in the treatment of the shoulder. Keith is certified by Sole Supports Orthotics as a provider to cast and distribute foot orthotics. This complements his work with runners and those with conditions of the foot and ankle.

Dr. Steigbigel also enjoys the academic atmosphere and is currently part time Faculty at Quinnipiac University involved in their Physical Therapy program, as well as lecturing within the community and facilities such as Yale New Haven Hospital.

DAVID MIKOS, DC, PT, MCTA

David, co-owner of Quinnipiac Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine, graduated from Northeastern University in 1990 with a bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy. He has been practicing orthopedic manual therapy in the New Haven area since that time. In 1996, David completed a post graduate Doctorate in Chiropractic from the University of Bridgeport. Combining both of these disciplines, David has offered the community the most comprehensive approach to manual therapy. David has specialized in treatment of surgical rehabilitation, sports injuries, as well as, pediatric and geriatric musculoskeletal conditions.

In 1998, David became an accredited teacher in the Mulligan Concept Teachers Association which teaches a nonthrust joint mobilization technique emphasizing pain free treatment. He teaches this concept nationally. David has also been an adjunct faculty member at Quinnipiac University, teaching spinal manipulation in an Advanced Masters in Orthopedic Physical Therapy program.

MARIE G. NIERENBERG, PT

Marie joined Quinnipiac Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine in 2006. Marie received her Bachelors of Science in Physical Therapy from Quinnipiac College in January 1999.

She completed her post-college training with a focus on acute care, trauma, and wound healing.

Prior to joining Quinnipiac Physical Therapy, Marie’s work experience has been in the acute hospital and short term rehab settings. By working in acute care Marie has advanced training in wound healing, wound care and injury prevention. She also has experience with complex medical patients, post-surgical orthopedic patients, and patients requiring intensive care unit level of care.

Through working in short term rehab, Marie has developed her skills working with the geriatric population. She has developed a fall prevention program used with the short term and long term care population. She has also participated in a variety of fall risk screening programs in the geriatric population.

Marie hopes to continue to add to her manual orthopedic clinical skills, by pursuing her doctorate. She is in the process of reviewing programs with an orthopedic specialty area. She hopes to begin her doctorate within the year.

JAMES NEISWINTER, DPT

James joined Quinnipiac Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine in June 2010. James graduated Magna Cum Laude, from the University of Hartford in December 2007 with a Bachelors degree of Health Sciences. James received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Hartford in May 2010, with a concentration in Outpatient Orthopedics.

James’ clinical experiences included Outpatient Orthopedics as well as Acute and Sub acute care. James has completed several continuing education classes including Vestibular Rehabilitation, The Diagnosis and Treatment of Movement Impairment Syndromes, as well as the Mulligan Concept of Physical Therapy. James is continuing to advance his knowledge of manual physical therapy techniques by attending numerous continuing education programs.

CRYSTAL DEBIASO, DPT

Crystal graduated from Quinnipiac University in 2009 with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She went on to work in the outpatient orthopedic setting for the next two years before joining Quinnipiac Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine in February 2011. Crystal enjoys working with various orthopedic and sports medicine conditions, as well as having received advanced training for vestibular rehabilitation. Her advanced education has focused on treatment of the spine and vestibular rehabilitation, which she continues to further progress. Crystal also has a passion for wellness and prevention, and enjoys designing exercise programs for generalized
strengthening, balance, and targeted conditioning or sports training. She utilizes her past competitive gymnastics experience when working with the athletic population. Outside of the clinic, Crystal loves to hike, cook and practice yoga.

Frank Raccio, ATC

Frank completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training while graduating Magna Cum Laude from the University of Tampa, Tampa, Florida in August 2007. In
August 2008, Frank joined Quinnipiac Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, P.C. to become the Athletic Trainer at North Haven High School. Frank’s specialty and knowledge of athletics allows him to provide injury prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation services to student athletes. Frank is working towards certification in concussion testing.

Jerzy Iskra, ATC

Jerzy Iskra, ATC. graduated from the College of Physiotherapy in Lublin, Poland. While living in Poland, Jerzy worked in a physical therapy and sports medicine clinic. While living in the United States, Jerzy received an associates degree at Middlesex Community College and later graduated with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science and nutrition from Southern Connecticut State University.

Jerzy joined Quinnipiac Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine in August 2006 as an athletic trainer at Hamden High School. His knowledge of athletics allows him to provide injury prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation services to student athletes.