Wahler v. Lockport Physical Therapy

—Order unanimously reversed on the law without costs, motion granted and complaint dismissed. Memorandum: Sandra Wahler (plaintiff) was referred by her physician to defendant Lockport Physical Therapy (LPT) for treatment of a shoulder condition. One of the forms of therapy administered by defendant Vincent A. Rosselli, a licensed physical therapist and partner in LPT, involved the use of a wall-mounted pulley device. Plaintiff would sit in a chair with her back to the pulley device and raise and lower her extended arms while holding the weighted pulley ropes. Plaintiff was injured on June 16,…