WHAT'S NEW AT PTSR?

OCTOBER IS NATIONAL PHYSICAL THERAPY MONTH!

No matter what area of a physical therapists practice, whether it's geriatrics, pediatrics, orthopedics, women's health or another specialty, the role of the physical therapist is to improve and restore motion in people's lives.  Physical therapists significantly improve mobility to perform daily activities, in some cases provide an alternative to painful and expensive surgery and manage or eliminate pain without medication and it's possible side effects.  For more information give our office a call at (402) 462-8824!

CHAD KUDLACEK, OTR/L, CHT, CEAS

Chad receives Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist recognition. 

Physical Therapy & Sports Rehab of Hastings (PTSR) is proud to announce that Chad has recently completed the training required to be recognized as a Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist (CEAS).  To earn the CEAS certification, Chad was required to demonstrate competence and assessment of a number of settings including office, industrial, manufacturing and health care.  The goal of the CEAS is to first identify ergonomic risk factors and then provide employers with solutions which an include cost effective modifications to equipment or office furniture, job rotation ideas and/or stretching programs as well as exercise programs that are personalized to each worker's needs.

Chad is a 2011 graduate of Creighton University with a degree in Occupational Therapy.  He has spent the past nine years working as an Occupational Therapist at PTSR.  He is also a certified Hand Specalist treating injuries, diseases and disorders of the upper extremities.  He is active with the occupational medicine program at PTSR performing Functional Capacity Evaluations, Return to Work testing, post-offer/pre-employment testing and also administering drug and breath alcohol testing.  Chad also provides on-site rehabilitation for area businesses.