Physical Therapy Appomattox

Matthew Rudder, PTA, BS

Matthew Rudder PTA, BS
Site Director, Appomattox, Physical Therapist Assistant III

Mr. Rudder graduated from Longwood University in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Science. Matthew started working as a gym supervisor with Rehab Associates for 5 years prior to attending Jefferson College of Health Sciences to pursue a degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant. He graduated in 2011 where he received an award for clinical excellence and then began working in our Appomattox clinic as a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant. He served the Appomattox community for 10 years and has now transitioned to the Amherst clinic where he serves as the site supervisor.

Phone: 434.352.5799
Fax: 434.237.6814

Location: Physical Therapy Appomattox

Robin Glover, PT, DPT, ATC

Appomattox Practice
Partner, Rehab Associates of Central Virginia
Physical Therapist
Regional Clinical Leader

Dr. Robin Glover, a native of Appomattox, VA and a 1995 graduate of Appomattox County High School, received her Masters of Science in Physical therapy degree from the Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University in 2002 and her Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2007. She attended the University of Virginia as an undergraduate and received her Bachelors of Education in Sports Medicine degree in 1999. She is a certified athletic trainer and has a special interest in the rehabilitation of athletes following injury.  Her clinical experience involves rehabilitation of general orthopedic problems with a special interest in the hip, knee, and shoulder.  She is also a certified Functional Capacity and Post Offer Pre-Employment Evaluator and has a special interest in the rehabilitation and injury prevention of industrial athletes.

Available at

Phone: 434.352.5799
Fax: 434.237.6814

Specialization: sports medicine, post-operative knee and shoulder rehab, general orthopedics, FCE, and post-offer employment testing

Karen LaRocca, PT, DPT

Dr. LaRocca received her Bachelor of Science degree in 1989, and her Masters in Orthopedic Manual Therapy and Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Touro College in Bayshore, NY in 2005. Karen has been an instructor in PT/PTA programs in NY and SC and most of her experience has been in outpatient orthopedic practice.  Dr. LaRocca’s areas of interest include manual therapy and general orthopedics.  She enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and felines.

Phone: 434.352.5799
Fax: 434.237.6814

Location: Physical Therapy Appomattox

Sidnei Arrowood, PT, DPT

Sidnei Arrowood PT, DPT

Brittany McCune, PCC