North Platte Physical Therapy - Torrington
We opened the Torrington clinic in February of 2006 as the 13th clinic in our company. North Platte Physical Therapy came to Torrington with one goal:
To provide quality professional care with a family-friendly atmosphere to the people of Goshen County and surrounding areas.
In March 2012 we were proud to move into our current state-of-the-art facility. This facility has allowed for additional program development in fall prevention and youth athletic performance programs as well as being able to add professional staff and increase our depth and breadth of knowledge in order to offer industry-leading therapy techniques to patients of all ages and injuries.
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Address: 1301 East M Street, Torrington, WY 82240
Hours: Therapy - Mon - Thurs: 7AM - 6PM, Fri: 7AM - 5PM | Fitness - Mon - Thurs: 7AM - 6PM, Fri: 7AM - 5PM
Fax: 307-532-5455
Marnie Elizabeth Herring, DPT, LAT, ATC, OCS, SFMA
Partner, Clinic Supervisor
My first experience with physical therapy was as a patient in high school. I was very active in sports and was driven, encouraged, and challenged by my physical therapist to return to a competitive level. Because of that experience, I wanted to become a physical therapist and athletic trainer so that I might have the same influence on young athletes and active individuals. I have been blessed with that opportunity and am honored to have MY physical therapist as a colleague and partner now. Physical therapy should be a positive experience and should provide the patient with life goals that lead to good health.
Education:
- Doctor of Physical Therapy, Creighton University
- Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, University of Northern Colorado
Certifications/Specialized Training:
- Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
- Functional Capacity Evaluations Certified
- National Athletic Trainers' Association Board Certified
- SFMA Level 1 & 2
- Practical Blood Flow Restriction
- National Athletic Training Board Certified
- Dry Needling Certified
- FMS 1 & 2 Certified
- Graston Certified
- Kinesio Tape Certified
- Impact Trained Athletic Trainer
- Worksaver Certified
- Kevin Wilkes: Online and Live Certificate
Professional Society Memberships:
- National Athletic Training Association
- American Physical Therapy Association
Hometown: Douglas, WY
Family: Husband, Crockett Herring, son, Bodie, daughter, Brenna
Hobbies: Following her children with their sports, cycling, team roping & quilting.
Quinn Carroll PT, MSPT
My father and I worked together in the oilfield. One day he was badly injured in an accident and had to have major surgery on his hip and knee. Over the next few years he underwent hip and knee replacement several times and each
time physical therapy was a requirement to help him recover. When I finally went back to school, I knew I wanted to be in a profession that helped others as much as he had been helped. It was a natural choice for me.
I have been blessed to have been in this profession for almost 3 decades and I still feel passionate about it. It has been said many times that it really isn't work if you love what you do and it really isn't work for me. When
I'm not enjoying my time in the clinic, you can find me golfing, hiking, looking for nature in various ways, or enjoying the intricacies of good food and drink.
Education:
- Master of Science in Physical Therapy, Andrews University, Berrien Springs MI
- Bachelor of Science, Andrews University, Berrien Springs MI
- Associate Degree, Brainerd Community College, Brainerd, MN
- A whole bunch of school of life in between!!
Certifications/Specialized Training:
- Advanced Topics in the Examination, Evaluation, and Treatment of the Shoulder and Knee
- Certified Kinesiotaping
- Visceral Manipulation I-VI from The Barral Institute
- Manual Physical Therapy Classes 1-8, Institute of Physical Art, Steamboat Springs, CO
- More than 50 continuing education classes ranging in topics from skull, neck, back, and pelvis injuries to joint replacements.
- IAOM: Differential Diagnosis and Musculoskeletal Management of the Cervical Spine
- Certification in Applied Functional Science
- By default, I have become knowledgeable and proficient in chronic pain management.
Community Involvement:
I am a Mason and within the Masonic family, I am a York Rite member and a Shriner. I also enjoy participating in the various festivals and community events in Southeast WY.
Hometown: I was raised in the Pavilion/Riverton area of Wyoming and have always considered the Wind River Valley my home regardless of where my house is. I graduated from Wind River High School. I have lived in many states over the years all across the northern border of the US but call Torrington home for now.
Family: I have three children, all busy adulting themselves. One is in Oregon, one in Colorado, and the other in Cheyenne. I also have two granddaughters who are, undoubtedly, the smartest and prettiest grandchildren anywhere!
Emily Yorges, DPT, LAT, ATC, SFMA
I have had a strong passion for athletic training since high school, and always knew it would be the career path I would take. Being able to work in the clinic as well as working with student-athletes at school gives me a unique opportunity to see their injuries firsthand, followed by taking them through a sport-specific rehabilitation program to return them to their sport. There's nothing I love more about my job than seeing an athlete come back after an injury, and helping them return to their sport with confidence and the strength to play to the level they were at before their injury.
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Health Promotion-Athletic Training
Certifications/Specialized Training:
- SFMA Level 1
- Hawk Grips Level 1 & 2
- Graston Level 1
- IMPACT Trained Athletic Trainer
- Wyoming Licensed Athletic Trainer
- National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification
- Sportsmetrics Certified
- FMS Levels 1 & 2 Certified
Professional Society Memberships:
- Rocky Mountain Athletic Training Association
- National Athletic Training Association
Community Involvement:
- Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries Instructor
- Goshen County High School's Athletic Trainer
Hometown: Douglas, WY
Family: Husband, Colin; sons, Colby and Dax
Hobbies: Raising club cattle
Tara Nicolay, PTA SMFA
There is nothing more rewarding to me than being stopped by a former patient on the street and being told that because of what we did for them they can enjoy their life again. There is nothing better than a hug or happy tears from a patient that just met a goal they thought unattainable. This job gives me a real sense of accomplishment that is hard to find anywhere else.
Education:
- Associate of Science, Physical Therapy Assistant
- Bachelor of Science, Wellness Management
Certification/Specialized training:
- Advanced Topics in the Examination, Evaluation, and Treatment of the Shoulder and Knee
- IAOM Elbow Course
- Diagnosis and Management of the Elbow
- Wyoming Board of Physical Therapy
- Nebraska Board of Physical Therapy
- Certification for Sole Support Orthotics
- Certification for Graston Technique
- Certification for Kinesiotaping
- Certified Cupping Therapist
- LSVT Big Certification
- Kevin Wilkes: Online and Live Certificate
Hometown: Torrington, WY
Family: Husband: Robb, Children: Tyler and Regan
Hobbies: Reading, Scrapbooking, Crocheting/Knitting, Watching sporting events, Playing with my children
Melanie Herring, PTA, SFMA
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Human Biology
- Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant
Certifications/Specialized Training:
- IAOM Elbow Course
- Diagnosis and Management of the Elbow
- Certification in Fall and Prevention
- Certification in Kinesio Taping
- Certification For Sole Support Orthotics
- Kevin Wilkes: Online and Live Certificate
- LSVT Big Certification
- Otago Exercise Program
- Gray's Applied Funcational Science
- Community Falls Prevention
- IAOM: Differential Diagnosis and Musculoskeletal Management of the Cervical Spine
Professional Society Memberships:
- Wyoming Board of Physical Therapy
- Nebraska Board of Physical Therapy
Hometown: Chadron, NE
Family: Husband, Boone, Children, Cade & Cord
Hobbies: Scrapbooking, kayaking, horseback riding
MEGAN DUNCAN MS, ATC, LAT, NASM-PES, NASM-CES, ITAT
Athletic training allows me to combine my love of sports with that of healthcare. Athletic training allows me to provide injury prevention as well as recovery and rehabilitation after the injury. Nothing is more rewarding than seeing an athlete pour their heart and soul into their injury recovery and step back onto the field or court.
Education:
- Master of Science in Exercise Science, Eastern New Mexico University
- Bachelor of Science in Biology, Emphasis on Human Biology, Chadron State College
Certifications/Specialized Training:
- National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification
- Wyoming Licensed Athletic Trainer
- National Academy of Sports Medicine Performance Enhancement Specialist Certificate
- National Academy of Sports Medicine Corrective Exercises Specialist Certificate
- Impact Trained Athletic Trainer
- IASTM Certification
- Kinesiology Taping Certification
- American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor
- Stop The Bleed Instructor
- Kevin Wilkes: Online and Live Certificate
Professional Society Memberships:
- Rocky Mountain Athletic Trainers’ Association
- National Athletic Trainers’ Association
Community Service:
- Goshen County Victims Assistance Program
Hometown: Fort Laramie, WY
Family: I was born and raised in Goshen County and have recently returned after living and working in the Houston, TX, area as the Head Athletic Trainer at a large high school.
Hobbies: Spending time with family, managing the family farm, cooking, reading, and spending time with my dogs.
Services Offered
- Graston Techniques
- ImPACT Concussion Testing
- Modalities
- Neurological Services
- Orthopedic Service
- Pediatric Therapy
- Post Cancer Treatment
- Spine Care
- Sports Medicine
- Sportsmetrics
- Trigger Point Dry Needling
- Women's Health
- Work Injuries
- Wound Care
- Arthritis Pain
- Back Pain
- Back School Presentations
- Balance and Vestibular Rehab
- Biofeedback
- Biomechanical Gait Analysis
- Body Mechanics Training
- Chronic Pain
- Cupping Therapy
- Custom Foot Orthotics
- Custom Splinting
- Fall Prevention Training
- Fine Motor Dexterity
- Functional Capacity Evaluations
- Hand Therapy
- Headache
- Kinesio taping
- Myofacial Techniques
- Neck Pain
- Orthotic Fabrication
- 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
- Sports Medicine
- Sportsmetrics
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Tendonitis
- TMJ
- Torticollis
- Vestibular Rehabilitation
- Work Hardening/Conditioning
- Worksaver Certified Work Physicals
Latest News & Info
Love a good knuckle cracking? Get the truth about how this affects your body.
July 17, 2019
What does knuckle cracking really do?
In basics, cracking any joint is really just bending the joint until it makes a popping sound. While you might feel that your joints are “loose,†there is no medical evidence that cracking your joints actually help to relieve any pain or pressure. There is a possibility that it is a placebo effect - so keep that in mind!
Are their side effects to cracking your knuckles?
Whew, this one is a hard one to explain. For decades the theory has been that popping your knuckles can ultimately lead to arthritis, but honestly there isn’t any research to support this. We feel confident in saying that overall it is unlikely that knuckle cracking is related to arthritis.Â
However, you should not just be worried about artritis. Be careful when popping your knuckles/fingers. If you crack your knuckles, or fingers, by pulling on them it is possible to pull your finger right out of its joint! This would certainly be an unpleasant experience,  but it’s also possible to damage ligaments doing this. So be careful. In addition, cracking knuckles can cause inflammation and weaken your grip over time. While it’s not as bad as arthritis, it can be uncomfortable and cause issues.Â
How to maintain healthy joints
If you are looking to keep your joints healthy, there are a few things you can do. While you don’t have to stop cracking your knuckles...why risk inflammation and possibly weaken your grip. The biggest thing you can do for your joints is to maintain a healthy body weight, stay healthy through exercise, and continue to eat healthy and watch your nutrition.
Everyone’s body is different, so when it comes to your care be sure to stay in close contact with your doctor as well as your physical therapist. If you realize you might be encountering some unpleasant wrist or hand pain, contact us. At North Platte Physical Therapy, we are here to help meet your needs. We serve the communities of Wyoming and Nebraska with 22 clinics offering a full range of physical therapy services. Contact us today for more information.
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What you need to know about c-section recovery, from your Wyoming physical therapist
July 10, 2019
Get Moving
We mean this, but be sure to take it easy. When we say get moving we mean participate in some light stretching, a brisk walk, or something that won’t put too much stress on your body. By getting your body moving, not only will you have the chance to get some much needed fresh air - but can also help get your collagen moving and prevent it from shortening. Just make sure to get your doctor’s approval prior to moving to often or starting a new routine.Â
Scar Tissue Massage
To help prevent any adhesions from forming along your scar, we recommend scar tissue massage. Practicing light scar tissue will help your scar heal and help to prevent any further infection and scarring - just make sure you work together with your doctor and physical therapist to ensure it won’t cause any unintended damage.Â
Bracing
While growing in popularity, belly braces aren’t your best option when recovering from a c-section. Belly braces are advertised to help train your body to maintain a flatter stomach, however it can be possible that your body gets used to the brace doing the work and can ultimately cause undue stress to your body. Your body is in a delicate state after a c-section, it’s important to do the best you can to help you body heal properly and safely. However, the decision is always your choice, so do what you and your doctor feels is right for your body.
Self-Care
While we are advocates of always practicing self-care, you should be especially aware of your body and take care extra care after a c-section. C-sections can be traumatic for your body, so be sure to practice basic self-care. This includes getting plenty of rest, focusing on good nutrition, and relieving your pain through doctor approved exercises, physical therapy, and pain medication.
Everyone’s body is different, so when it comes to your care be sure to stay in close contact with your doctor as well as your physical therapist. As professionals we are here to help and guide you to the best possible solution. At North Platte Physical Therapy, we are here to help meet your needs and ensure a safe recovery, or a safe start to a new exercise routine. We serve the communities of Wyoming and Nebraska with 22 clinics offering a full range of physical therapy services. Contact us today for more information.
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Easy ways to practice healthy living, from your Wyoming physical therapist
July 3, 2019
The first step in living a healthy lifestyle is exercise, and this includes more than just becoming a gym rat. You’d be surprised with how just moving your body more can help you feel rejuvenated and even make it easier to achieve your fitness goals. Here are some tips to help you get moving more often:
Take it easy: If you aren’t used to exercising, take it easy! Practice warming up and cooling down with each workout and make sure you switch up your exercise routine. It’s also important to listen to your body - if you are tired and sore, a rest day is much needed!
Go the extra mile: When it comes to your daily routine, try making small changes such as taking the stairs versus the elevator or parking in a spot slightly farther away. As these small changes become habits, you’ll start to see a difference.Â
Find a buddy: Having a workout buddy will keep you accountable and give you someone to “feel the workout burn,†with! It’s easier for you to break a workout date with yourself, but not with a friend.
You can’t outrun a bad diet! Proper nutrition is essential in not only maintaining your ideal shape (no matter what that looks like), but it’s important in staying healthy and lively as well. Poor nutrition is the root cause of many health issues, here are some tips on how to focus on your nutrition, without breaking the bank or taking hours of your time:Â
- Bring your lunch: Bringing your lunch to work, or even when you know you’ll be gone all day, can help keep you on track to achieve your health and fitness goals. Not only will this help save you money, but it’ll be healthier and even boost your confidence.
- Plan snacks: When it comes to day-snacking, always have your snacks ready to go and packed. By planning your snacks you can avoid unhealthy snacking.
- Stock for success: Stock your pantry for success! Avoid buying cookies, candies and other unhealthy foods to stock your pantry with, but instead buy healthier options such as low-fat crackers, protein bars, and fruits/veggies.Â
- Portion control: Ever heard of everything is okay in moderation? While that isn’t always true, it is something good to remember when it comes to eating. It is perfectly okay to enjoy some brown rice, but maybe only have half a cup versus three cups! Â
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How to treat lower back pain from your Wyoming physical therapist
June 19, 2019
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Disc Issues
This is a common issue, and often a painful/uncomfortable one. Disc pain can be characterized by sharp pain in the lower back, that might migrate down your leg as well. If you are experiencing this type of pain, and it gets worse when you are sitting or bending over - you might have disc issues.
Sacroiliac Dysfunction
Sacroiliac Dysfunction is a mouthful, but it’s also something that can cause pain during sitting, driving, broad pain, or pain while getting in and out of your car. It is a little harder to diagnose, but overall Sacroiliac Dysfunction is an issue with the sacrum and/or ilia. These types of issues can be long lasting, and take
Spinal Stenosis
As your body ages, the ligaments connected to your vertebrae can begin to thicken (a result of osteoarthritis). As these ligaments thicken, the spinal canal can begin to narrow which causes additional pain and discomfort. Spinal stenosis can get so bad that you might begin to have difficulty walking and may require more than
Muscle Strain
If the back pain is
If you don’t meet any of the symptoms listed previously, but you are still experiencing chronic back pain - talk with your Wyoming physical therapist. Chronic back pain can be defined as back pain lasting longer than three months, but no one wants to deal with back pain for that long. At North Platte Physical Therapy, we are here to help meet your needs when it comes to managing and healing back pain. We serve the communities of Wyoming and Nebraska with 22 clinics offering a full range of physical therapy services for post-cast recovery. Contact us today for more information.
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Staying healthy during the summer - from your Wyoming physical therapist
June 12, 2019
Warming upÂ
If you plan on having a physically active day, it’s important to spend time warming up. This can include a light walk and stretch before you even leave your home. While warming up for a kayaking trip, hiking trip, or even a run outside a light walk or stretch can do wonders for your health and preventing injury.Â
Pace yourself
It can be easy to get ahead of yourself when it comes to enjoying the summer weather. It might be tempting to do the 7-mile stretch versus the 5-mile on your first kayaking trip of the summer. Just remember, that although this might be fun, it isn’t always worth it and you can get seriously injured by over-exerting yourself. Remember to take things easy as your start a new exercise routine.
Pacing yourself applies to more than just physical activity. If you are working in the yard, around the house, or cleaning out a garage make sure you take extra care. It can be tempting to take more bags of mulch at once to avoid multiple trips, but this can actually lead to injury. Keep an eye on the way your body feels while performing household chores and maintenance.
Take care of yourself
While you should be doing this year-around, it’s extra important to take care of your body during the summer months. Heat can cause dehydration, and lack of proper nutrition can only accelerate these issues and cause more problems. Be sure to fuel your body properly, and carefully, during the summer. It’s going to be more important to consume more water as well if you notice that you are more tired than usual.Â
Taking care of yourself includes warming up, as previously discussed, but also cooling down after physical activity and giving your body plenty of rest time. Rest time is essential in maintaining a healthy body, but also helping to reach your personal fitness goals.
If you begin to notice that you might have sustained an injury, or you aren’t feeling at your best, be sure to contact your Wyoming physical therapist for assistance. At North Platte Physical Therapy, we are here to help meet your needs when it comes to managing and healing back pain. We serve the communities of Wyoming and Nebraska with 22 clinics offering a full range of physical therapy services for post-cast recovery. Contact us today for more information.
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