EDUCATION:
Chadron State College, Chadron, NE
Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) – University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE

CERTIFICATIONS:
Board Certified Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy-ABPTS
Functional Capacity Evaluation-Blankenship System
Blood Flow Restriction Training, Smart Tools USA
Trigger-Point Dry Needling, Hybrid, Level 1

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) – Member of the Orthopedic section
Nebraska Physical Therapy Association (NPTA)

AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST:
General orthopedics, Functional Capacity Evaluation, ergonomics assessment, worker’s compensation injuries and sports injuries.

TREATMENT PHILOSOPHY:
I feel that as a physical therapist, it is my job is to utilize manual therapy, exercise and education to help my patients achieve their goals.  Every patient is unique and it is a true blessing to be able to help my patients return back to their previous level of function.

PERSONAL NOTES:
Doug is a Wood River, Nebraska native.  He began his physical therapy career in Grand Island, Nebraska in 1999 and then joined Lincoln Physical Therapy and Sports Rehab in 2003. He then became a partner in the practice in 2008.  Doug is married and has three children.  Hobbies and interests include family activities, exercising, golfing and playing the guitar.