Physical Therapist
Maria Thibault, PT-ATC PT, ATC
Northwestern Medical Center - Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation (Sports Medicine)
📍 St. Albans
Vestibular/BalancePhysical TherapyRehabilitation/Brain Injury
Concussion specialist
Joel Desautels MPT, ATC
📍 St. Albans, Vermont · ✓ Listing verified 2026-07-11
About
Joel Desautels, MPT, ATC is a St. Albans, Vermont Physical Therapy / Athletic Training specialist whose subspecialty is Concussion Rehabilitation. They see patients at Northwestern Medical Center, part of Northwestern Medical Center. Their role there is Founding Member, Vermont Concussion Collaborative.
Areas of concussion focus include Sports Concussion, Post-Concussion Syndrome and Return to Play. In this directory the listing sits under Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation/Brain Injury and Return to Play/Learn.
The practice sees athletes and adults.
Services
Physical TherapyRehabilitation/Brain InjuryReturn to Play/Learn
Clinical focus areas
ConcussionSports ConcussionPost-Concussion SyndromeReturn to Play
Details
Provider typePhysical Therapist
SpecialtyPhysical Therapy / Athletic Training
PracticeNorthwestern Medical Center - Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation (Sports Medicine)
Health systemNorthwestern Medical Center
RoleFounding Member, Vermont Concussion Collaborative
ServesAthletes/Sports, Adult
Before your first appointment
Patients who contact Joel Desautels in St. Albans usually want to be clear on a few things first:
- the graduated return-to-sport steps — The standard stepwise protocol athletic trainers and team physicians follow.
- the 6 stages of concussion recovery — A stage-by-stage timeline, and what should be happening at each one.
- physical therapy after a concussion — Cervical, vestibular and oculomotor work, exertion testing, and how strong the evidence is.
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