North Platte Physical Therapy - Cheyenne (North)
Our company has now expanded to provide physical therapy services to the city of Cheyenne and its surrounding communities. We provide progressive, research-based intervention techniques to meet your personal rehabilitative needs. As a patient of North Platte Physical Therapy you can expect to receive the highest level of rehabilitation, a personalized plan of care designed to meet your needs, a family friendly, hometown clinical experience and exceptional outcomes so you can return to your active lifestyle. We focus on always remaining flexible to meet your needs. With same day appointments and walk-ins welcome, whatever your injury may be, we are always here for you. We will work closely with your healthcare providers to provide the most seamless recovery possible. If you have any questions on the services that we can provide or how we can best serve you please contact us or stop by so we can get you on the road to recovery.
Location Details
Address: 7226 Commons Dr, Cheyenne, WY 82009
Hours: Mon - Fri: 7AM - 6PM
Phone: 307-514-5834
Interested in scheduling at our East location? View Cheyenne East Details
Nate Eakins, DPT, OCS, COMT, CSCS, SFMA,
AIB-VR, C-PS
Clinic Supervisor
My interest in physical therapy was instilled while watching my mother work in Torrington as a Physical Therapy Aide. I am passionate about continuing education and maintaining the highest level of excellence in physical therapy. My patients will always come first, and I will work with you to achieve the best outcome possible.
Degrees:
- Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy (In Progress), Texas Tech University
- Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of North Dakota
- Bachelor of Health Sciences, Minor in Chemistry, University of Wyoming
Certifications/Specialized Training:
- Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist
- Orthopedic Certified Specialist APTA
- Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
- Certified Trigger Point Dry Needling
- Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner
- Certified Cupping Therapist
- Vestibular Certification
- Advanced Topics in the Examination, Evaluation, and Treatment of the Shoulder and Knee
- Champion Performance Specialist
- IAOM Elbow Course
- IAOM Wrist Course
- IAOM: Differential Diagnosis and Musculoskeletal Management of the Cervical Spine
- A Systematic Approach to Examination, Diagnosis, and Manual Therapy of the Wrist Part 1
- Diagnosis and Management of the Elbow
- ErgoScience FCE Trained
- Gray Institue, CAFS
- Diagnosis and Management of the Thoracic Spine
Professional Society Memberships:
- American Physical Therapy Association
- National Strength and Conditioning Association
Community Involvement:
- Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce
Hometown: Lingle, Wyoming
Family: Wife: Lorelei Eakins, Children: Ava, Harper, & Hayes
Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, outdoor activities, and spending time with family
Kara Carter, PT, DPT, OCS, AIB-VR
Seeing patients progress through treatments and making a difference in their lives to regain function gives me a great feeling of personal satisfaction. Doing this work, you meet a variety of people from many walks of life and make lifelong connections with people. Physical therapy fosters a holistic approach and allows therapists to treat the individual, rather than the body part or injury. Lending a helping hand through all aspects of rehabilitation focused my career choice on physical therapy.
Education:
- Doctor of Physical Therapy, Clarke University
- Bachelor of Science in Pre-Medical, Iowa Wesleyan University
- Associate of Science, Lake Land College
Certifications/ Specialized Training:
- Advanced Topics in the Examination, Evaluation, and Treatment of the Shoulder and Knee
- Orthopedic Certified Specialist
- Vestibular Rehabilitation Certified
- A Systematic Approach to Examination, Diagnosis, and Manual Therapy of the Wrist Part 1--IAOM
- Diagnosis and Management of the Elbow
- Dry Needling Course 1
- Dry Needling Course 2
- Current Concepts in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
- IAOM Wrist Course
- IAOM: Differential Diagnosis and Musculoskeletal Management of the Cervical Spine
- Gray Institue, CAFS
- Diagnosis and Management of the Thoracic Spine
Professional Society Memberships:
- American Physical Therapy Association
- Orthopedic Section
Hometown: Potomac, Illinois
Hobbies: Hiking, camping
Family: Amanda, Shadow, and Max
William Hunt, PT, DPT
During college, I became fascinated with human movement and movement-based medicine. Being a physical therapist allows me to give my patients more hands-on time than traditional medicine, and since I believe the human body was designed to move, I love instilling that passion in my patients.
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Health Promotion, University of Wyoming
- Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of North Dakota
Certification/ Specialized Training:
- IAOM: Differential Diagnosis and Musculoskeletal Management of the Cervical Spine
- EIM/ Kinetacore Trigger Point Dry Needling Level 1
- ICE Cervical Spine Management
- ICE Lumbar Spine Management
- ICE Extremity management
- RockTape Basic and Advanced Certified
- FMS Level 1
- Diagnosis and Management of the Thoracic Spine
Professional Society Memberships:
- American Physical Therapy Association - Wyoming Chapter
Hobbies: When I'm not working at the clinic, I will be out trying to conquer the mountains of Wyoming and Colorado or mountain biking on the local trails.
Cole Brooks, PTA
"I decided to go into physical therapy after becoming injured in high school football. I really enjoyed the positive environment during my therapy experience and strive to provide the same for my patients."
Education:
- Associate of Applied Science Physical Therapist Assistant, Laramie County Community College
Certifications/ Specialized Training:
- IAOM Elbow Course
- IAOM Wrist Course
- IAOM: Differential Diagnosis and Musculoskeletal Management of the Cervical Spine
- Vestibular Certification
- A Systematic Approach to Examination, Diagnosis, and Manual Therapy of the Wrist Part 1
- Diagnosis and Management of the Elbow
- Sportsmetrics Certified
- Kinesio Taping
- IAOM Manual Therapy of the Lower Cervical Spine, Lumbar spine and SI joint
- Therapeutic Neuroscience Education
- Certified Cupping Therapist
- Gray Institue, CAFS
- Diagnosis and Management of the Thoracic Spine
Professional Society Memberships:
- American Physical Therapy Association
Community Involvement:
- Member of Cheyenne Berean Church
Hometown: Cheyenne, WY
Hobbies: Fly fishing, hunting, hiking, and anything outdoors
Anne Berry, PTA
My father had suffered a stroke, and I was able to see firsthand the role that physical therapy played in his recovery and returning back to normal life. I knew then that I wanted to help people that way.
Education:
- Bachelor of Business & Marketing, Western State College
- Associate of Applied Science, Physical Therapist Assistant, San Juan Farmington, NM
Certifications/Specialized Training:
- Advanced Topics in the Examination, Evaluation, and Treatment of the Shoulder and Knee
- IAOM Elbow Course
- IAOM: Differential Diagnosis and Musculoskeletal Management of the Cervical Spine
- IAOM Manual Therapy of Lumbar Spine and SI Joint
- Vestibular Certification
- Diagnosis and Management of the Elbow
- Kinesio Taping
- Professional Memberships:
- Wyoming Board of Physical Therapy
- Gray Institue, CAFS
Community Involvement:
- Valley Christian School Foundation Member
- Havens on the Rock Summer Camp Board Member
Hometown: Evergreen, CO
Family: Husband: Todd Berry, Children: Lance & Catie
Hobbies: Biking, skiing, traveling, and spending time with family
Craig Koger, PTA
Being an athlete my entire life, sports medicine and physical therapy have always been a passion of mine. After recovering from a shoulder injury, which I had to have surgically repaired, I was inspired by a Physical Therapist who helped me regain my strength in order to continue my sports career. I pursued this career in Physical Therapy to help others achieve their dreams and continue to do what they love.
Education:
- Bachelor of Kinesiology and Health Promotion and Sciences, University of Wyoming
- Associate of Applied Science Physical Therapist Assistant, Laramie County Community College
Certifications/Specialized Training:
- IAOM Wrist Course
- Functional Movement Specialist
- A Systematic Approach to Examination, Diagnosis, and Manual Therapy of the Wrist Part 1
- Wyoming Board of Physical Therapy
- Gray Institue, CAFS
- Diagnosis and Management of the Thoracic Spine
Hometown: Wheatland, Wyoming
Family: Wife: Allyson Koger
Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, outdoor activities, cameras, spending time with his wife and two dogs.
Services Offered
- Arthritis Pain
- Back Pain
- Balance and Vestibular Rehab
- Biofeedback
- Biomechanical Gait Analysis
- Body Mechanics Training
- CSCS, Certified Strength Conditioning Specialist
- Chronic Pain
- Cupping Therapy
- Custom Foot Orthotics
- Custom Splinting
- Ergonomic and Worksite Evaluation
- Fine Motor Dexterity
- Fitness Screenings
- Functional Capacity Evaluations
- Graston Techniques
- Hand Therapy
- Headache
- Kinesio taping
- Modalities
- Myofacial Techniques
- Neck Pain
- Neurological Services
- Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, OCS
- Orthotic Fabrication
- Orthopedic Service
- Pediatric Therapy
- Pool Therapy
- Post Cancer Treatment
- Pre/Post Surgical Rehab
- Pre-employment Screening
- Return to Work Screening
- Return to sport exercise programs
- Running Injuries
- Self-care skills
- Sensory Integration
- SFMA - Selective Functional Movement Assessment
- Spine Care
- Sports Medicine
- Sportsmetrics
- Stroke Rehabiliation
- Tactical Training
- Tendonitis
- TPI (Titlist Institute Performance) Certified Golf Screenings
- TMJ
- Torticollis
- Trigger Point Dry Needling
- Vestibular Rehabiliation
- Women's Health
- Work Hardening/Conditioning
- Work Injuries
- Worksaver Certified Work Physicals
- Wound Care
Latest News & Info
Different Types of Lower Back Pain Cheyenne, WY Physical Therapy Can Relieve
June 29, 2016
- Sacroiliac Joint Pain: This type of pain, also known as SI joint pain, if found in the lower back or in your leg. You have two of these joints that sit on both sides of your spine and their priority is to carry your weight as you walk, stand, etc. It can be a dull or sharp pain all throughout the area, and often happens when standing. Various injuries from playing sports or falling can lead to your SI joint to get inflamed. Arthritis can cause this, as well as pregnancy because a pregnant woman’s body releases hormones that loosen joints that move more that change the way your joints move.
- Sciatica: This type of back pain usually happens when you get a herniated disk, bone spur on the spine or spinal stenosis—a narrowing of the spine, which leads to inflammation, pain and leg numbness. Those suffering from sciatica experience a pain that goes from the lower part of the spine all the way down to the back of your leg. This type of pain can be a simple mild ache or as intense as a burning sensation. It can even be like a jolt or electric shock that worsens if you sneeze that can cause the pain.
- Herniated Disc: When one of the discs between your vertebrae has a problem, you can get a herniated disc. Usually they happen in your lower back but can also happen in your neck too. Most common symptoms include arm or leg pain that can be intense, especially after you sneeze, cough, or move to just the right (or wrong) position. You may also experience numbness or tingling because of your nerves or weakness that makes it difficult to lift or hold things, or even stumble. This issue can happen due to poor lifting techniques, hard falls or hits—or even just age.
Effective Communication with Your Cheyenne Physical Therapist
June 22, 2016
Goal setting is the first step in creating a proactive and open dialog with your therapist about your stint in physical therapy. When asked about their primary goal for going in to physical therapy many simply say, “To get back to normal.†While this may make perfect sense to you, your therapist likely didn’t know you before and has no idea what your definition of normal is.
Try to come up with one broader long term goal such as, “I would like to be able to return to workâ€. Or maybe, “I would like to be able to take care of my household needs unassistedâ€. You can break the long term goal into several aspects that would make that possible. Many examples of goal setting worksheets for physical therapy in Cheyenne can be found online.
Examples for returning to work
If you would like to return to work, try to think about your average day at work. What physical activity is required to do your job? Don’t forget to take into account getting to and from work as well. After thinking about your work day you may determine that you must be able to walk up to 100 yards at a time, sit for at least 2 hours without stretching, and have enough dexterity to type for several hours straight.
Examples for unassisted household maintenance
Living independently in your own home may mean being able to stand intermittently for 30 minutes at a counter to prepare a meal, reach and lift over your head at least 5 pounds, being able to bend and pick up 5 pounds, being able to lift yourself from a standing position, stepping high enough to get into a shower/bathtub, and maneuver enough to get in and out of bed.
Evaluation and creating short term goals
After looking at the end goals, you and your therapist can sit down and create a regimen that makes sense for fulfilling them in a healthy and realistic way that is not going to further jeopardize your health. One of the main reasons patients have stated that they have lost motivation is that they failed to see how the exercises they were doing contributed to what they saw as their overall goal. If your goal is to be able to walk 100 yards you might be able to see the benefit of walking 25 yards first with a cane and gradually increasing the distance. But you need to keep in mind that sometimes a certain function or movement involves strengthening the area around the muscles involved for support.
For instance you might be thinking why am I doing trunk exercises and measuring my vertical reach when I’m an accountant and I just want to be able to drive to work, get to my desk, and do taxes?  If you don’t see the value in something, ask your therapist. In this case they might be able to explain that the vertical reach exercise might be so that you can easily pull clothes over your head. You’re going to have to get up pretty early if it takes you the better part of an hour to get dressed so this range of motion is integral to getting you back on the clock. As far as strengthening your core and working on rotating, perhaps your therapist has learned that your desk is in an “L†formation and this range of motion is so that you don’t turn quickly to answer the phone and reinjure yourself. Even swinging your legs out of car can involve a variety of muscle groups.
Your physical therapy experience is going to be much more enjoyable and effective both for you and your therapist with good, open communication. If you don’t understand something, ask!  If you have any questions or would like to set up a consultation please visit North Platte Physical Therapy for more information!
Physical Therapy Treatments for Spinal Cord Injuries
May 18, 2016
Spinal Cord Injuries
The best Cheyenne physical therapy services can treat spinal cord injuries. The nerves in your spinal cord carry signals between your organs and brain to ensure that your mind and body communicate messages efficiently. Many spinal cord injuries can impair the ability of the spine to receive and send these neurological signals. The injuries are typically caused by hard blows or awkward twists of the back. These injuries can then fracture and dislocate the bone disc of your vertebrae, cause bone fragments to become dislodged, and the loose fragments can then rupture the spinal cord tissue and nerves that are needed to carry signals. Many symptoms accompany spinal cord injuries. The injuries often inflict your back with acute pain that can be concentrated in your spine or spread to envelop your entire upper body area. The neurological symptoms of spinal cord injuries are also detrimental. You might experience slow cognitive skills, memory problems, movement impediments, and information processing deficiencies. Â
Treatments
You can have the top Wyoming physical therapists implement efficacious spinal cord treatments programs. The programs often include stretching treatments that provide many benefits. The stretches can increase the flexibility, range-of-motion, and overall mobility of your back. Several exercise routines can also treat spinal cord injuries. The exercises accelerate the rehabilitation process by strengthening the muscles around your spine and by improving your ability to keep your body balanced. The expert can guide you through exercise routines during sessions and teach you routines that you can perform on your own to maintain healthy strength and flexibility levels. Additionally, many technological modalities can also help treat spinal cord injuries, including electrical stimulation, ultrasound, and Tens Units devices. These modalities can generate and circulate electrical currents throughout your body to alleviate the pain and restore the proper functioning of your back.
Training
The best Cheyenne physical therapy services can provide various spinal cord training programs. Ambulation training is an essential aspect of the programs. Ambulation training can improve your posture while standing, enhance your gait while walking, and can educate your body to utilize proper movements when moving around or engaging in physical activities. Transfer training is especially important for treating spinal cord injuries. Patients often experience difficulties transferring between sitting and standing positions. Some patients who are bound to a wheelchair throughout the rehabilitation process might also experience difficulties transferring in and out of the wheelchair.
The physical therapy experts can teach you the techniques that would help you transfer in and out of wheelchairs or regular chairs safely and effectively. Your therapist can also customize the program according to which techniques are most conducive for your condition and appropriate for your body. However, certain factors are often included in the transfer training program. For instance, the transfer program usually involves techniques for leaning your trunk, using your shoulder and arms, and keeping your head and neck in safe positions while you are completing the transfer process.
Contact North Platte Physical Therapy to handle any of your physical therapy needs. Our expert staff has achieved a prestigious reputation by providing superior physical therapy services and by satisfying customers throughout the Wyoming and Nebraska areas. We provide customized physical therapy services, we use the best treatment techniques available, and we would be happy to implement a treatment program that can alleviate the symptoms of spine injuries and maximize the healthy functioning of your body.