Physical Therapy
The specialized treatment you need to get back to work, back on the field, and back to your day-to-day life faster.
Orthopedic Focus
We focus on orthopedic care, with advanced training and treatments to address even the most complex conditions for comprehensive, quick results. We’re the largest group of physical therapists dedicated to orthopedics in Omaha.
Collaborative Care
As part of OrthoNebraska, our physical therapists work with your doctors to develop safe, effective treatment plans to meet your goals.
Individualized Treatment
Your OrthoNebraska therapist gives you one-on-one attention, with no group appointments. We develop completely customized treatment plans for every patient.
Measured Outcomes
Our team uses evidence-based care to get the best results. We track and measure outcomes within the practice and also compare to the rest of the nation using FOTO.
Trusted Experts
OrthoNebraska helps train orthopedic-focused student physical therapists from several local schools and others, including the Mayo Clinic.

Call (402) 609-1750 to make an appointment or learn more.
Programs

Optimum Stride
Optimize performance with preventative and rehabilitative assessments and training designed for runners, by runners.

Golf Performance
Keep pain away or functionally improve your swing with the help of our golf physical therapists.

Sports Performance
Performance programs and training philosophies that high-performing athletes need to help them stay healthy and in the game.

Hand Therapy
Regain mobility and heal elbow, wrist, and hand conditions faster with help from specialized hand therapists.

FAST Program
Assess and support your recovery to athletic readiness with our collaborative Functional Athletic Sport Testing program.

Dance Performance
As a dancer, your recovery must focus not just on strength and power, but grace and control.

Thrower's Performance
We prevent and manage arm and shoulder injuries so you can safely return to the top of your game.
OrthoNebraska Physical Therapy Treatments
Alter-G Treadmill – Reduce impact, prevent and recover from injuries, and boost neuromuscular benefits with anti-gravity training.
Custom Splints – Made on demand to rest or protect, add stability, or enhance pain-free motion in an elbow, hand or wrist
Functional Dry-Needling – Improve muscle firing and mobility and reduce myofascial pain with non-injection soft-tissue conditioning that targets muscular trigger points. This is not acupuncture.
Graston Technique – Increase range-of-motion and relieve pain with soft tissue manipulation using patented metal instruments.
Kinesiotaping – Support muscle function and better muscle mechanics with specialized taping.
Orthopaedic Therapy – Reach your goals faster with an expert in rehabbing or prehabbing for your particular orthopaedic problem
Orthotics – Optimize your gait and performance with customized shoe inserts.
Spine Therapy – Recover with therapists specializing in manual therapy and the McKenzie method
Sports Therapy – With more than 20 advanced certifications and specialized training, our therapists know how to get you back to sport quickly and safely
Work Injuries – Get back to work faster with targeted exercises.
Internationally ranked in Top 19% for functional improvement results in back rehabilitation per visit, July 2023 – June 2024 (FOTO)
Meet Your OrthoNebraska Physical Therapy Team
Our Physical Therapists maintain 23 additional certifications and distinctions for advanced orthopaedic expertise. This specialized training allows OrthoNebraska to offer advanced therapies using the latest knowledge and practices.

Elisa Bowcott, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Kendall Cameranesi, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Taylor Cech, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Luke Collin, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Ashley Conlin, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Gretchen Crum, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Heather Dumas, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant

Morgan Duren, PT, DPT, ATC
Physical Therapist

Cindy Engel, OTR/L, CHT
Hand Therapist

Ryan Ertz, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Stacy Fritz, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Erica Fry, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant

Zach Girthoffer, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Matthew Grimm, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Rachel Grossman, OTR/L
Hand Therapist

Eric Horstman, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Nick Hunter, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Dominic Ilardi, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Karri Iten, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Joe Johns, PT, MSPT
Physical Therapist

Jenny Johnson, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Hemisha Kanji, PT, DPT, ATC
Physical Therapist

Brittni Klostermeyer, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Jordan Knoepfel, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Celia Kuhfahl, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant

Levi Loper, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Mike Lovgren, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Travis Manners, PT, MPT
Physical Therapist

Brandon Marker, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant

Wyatt Mazour, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Kelly McCann, PT, MPT
Physical Therapist

Corey McChesney, CHT, OTR/L
Hand Therapist

Patrick McKeon, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant

Sarah Merandi, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Brian Miller, OTR/L, CHT
Hand Therapist

Mark Nellis, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Tom Niemann, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Tara Otis, OTR/L, CHT
Hand Therapist

Kenny Patterson, PT, MPT
Physical Therapist

Angie Petersen, PT, MPT
Physical Therapist

Stacy Pokorny, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant

Kelly Poland, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant

Sami Richardson, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Amanda Rickabaugh, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Riley Rischling, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Tanner Sand, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Wendi Sanny, PT, MPT
Physical Therapist

Ethan Schlueter, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Ashley Sewall, OTR/L
Hand Therapist

Colleen Snoza, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Nicole Sova, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Zach Specht, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Melissa Stoddard, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant

Willie Stoddard, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant

Mary Stroesser, OTR/L, CHT
Hand Therapist

Logan Tate, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Drew Taylor, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Ryan Thayer, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Addison Thonen, PT, DPT, ATC
Physical Therapist

Sarah Ver Schuur, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant

Nick Wegener, PT, DPT, ATC
Physical Therapist

Emily Weitzel, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Tanner Wiebelhaus, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Jim Wilmes, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Michael Witte, PT, DPT, ATC
Physical Therapist

John Woodward, PT, ATC
Physical Therapist

Huong Zagozda, OTR/L
Hand Therapist
Where to Find Us
Athletic Performance & Therapy Center at Millard
(402) 609-1758
13809 Industrial Rd
Omaha, NE 68137
Athletic Performance & Therapy Center at Papillion
(402) 609-1759
310 East Gold Coast Road
Suite 113
Papillion, NE 68046
Council Bluffs Physical Therapy
(402) 609-1750
1260 Valley View Drive
Council Bluffs, IA 51503