Orthopedic Conditions

Orthopedic physical therapy treats injuries to the musculoskeletal system, which includes muscles, bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons. It can help with pain, decreased mobility or function, and improvement of athletic performance.

    • Low Back Pain

    • Herniated Disc

    • Facet Joint Issues

    • SI Pain

    • Stiffness

    • Scoliosis

    • Spondylolisthesis

    • Spondylosis

    • Spinal Stenosis

    • Osteoporosis

    • Kyphosis

    • Core Control

    • Lower Extremity Radiculopathy

    • Thoracic Pain

    • Trap Tightness

    • Cervical Dysfunction

    • Trap Tightness

    • Headaches

    • Herniated Disc

    • Neck Tightness/Stiffness

    • Whiplash

    • Upper Extremity Radiculopathy

    • Rotator Cuff Strain

    • Rotator Cuff Tear/Repair

    • Scapular Winging

    • Biceps Tendonitis

    • Biceps Tear/Repair

    • Impingement

    • Tennis Elbow

    • Carpal Tunnel

    • Wrist Sprains

    • Nerve Pain

    • Bursitis

    • Hamstring and Quad Strain/Tear/Repair

    • IT Band Syndrome

    • Hip Strengthening

    • Total Hip Replacement Rehab

    • Hip Instability

    • Piriformis Syndrome

    • Sciatica

    • Tendonitis

    • Ligament Tears

    • Swelling

    • Patella Dislocation/Malalignment

    • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

    • Joint Replacement Rehab

    • Ankle Sprains

    • Plantar Fasciitis

    • Bunions

    • Achilles Tendonitis

    • Achilles Tear/Repair

    • Numbness

    • Tingling

    • Chronic Pain

    • Total Joint Replacements

    • Scopes

    • Debridement

    • Tendon Repairs

    • Muscle Repairs

    • Spinal Surgeries

    • Reconditioning

    • General Balance Issues

    • BPPV

    • Vestibular Dizziness

    • Jaw Pain

    • Jaw Clicking/Popping

    • Headaches

Treatment options

Physical Therapy treatment can include manual techniques, stretching, exercises, and other therapies to help increase range of motion, decrease pain, and effectively strengthen muscles. Treatment plans are individualized for each patient based on severity of symptoms and patient goals.

    • Manual Manipulations

    • Joint Mobilization

    • Trigger Point Release

    • Massage - Soft Tissue, Deep Tissue, Percussion

    • Graston/IASTM

    • Skin Rolling

    • Cupping

    • NMES with mTrigger device for dynamic feedback of muscle contraction and relaxation.

  • Dry needling is a technique that involves inserting thin, solid needles into specific points in a muscle - myofascial trigger points. These trigger points are areas of muscle tightness and tenderness that can contribute to pain and other musculoskeletal issues. Dry needling increases blood flow, reduces muscle spasm or tightness leading to reduced pain. Can be used in conjunction with electrical stimulation.


    • E-Stim (IFC, Russian)

    • Ultrasound

    • Phonophoresis

    • Therapeutic Pilates

    • Champion Movement Assessments

    • Sports Performance

    • Blood Flow Restriction Training

    • Postural Correction

    • Ergonomics

    • Transfer Training

    • Gait Training

    • Modification to daily or repetitive tasks

    • Individualized exercise modifications

OUR ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALISTS

  • Dr. Ethan Evert, DPT, CSMT has been a practicing physical therapist since 2009. A Lincoln native, he earned his doctorate in Physical Therapy from Creighton University. He also has specialty certification in Spinal Manual Therapy and Dry Needling.

    Through the combination of his training and experience, Ethan has become a go-to for the treatment of neck, back, and nerve pain. He is committed to providing innovative treatments for maximum effectiveness; reducing your pain, restoring function, and increasing strength.

  • Nebraska Wesleyan University - 2006

    • B.S. Exercise Science

    Creighton University - 2009

    • Doctorate of Physical Therapy

    International Spine and Pain Institute

    • Spinal Manual Therapy Certification

    Kinetacore

    • Functional Dry Needling Certification Level 1 & 2

    Champion Performance

    • Performance Therapy and Training Specialist

  • Emily Renovitch, MPT has been practicing physical therapy for the past 19 years. She earned her bachelor's in Exercise Science from UNL and her Master of Physical Therapy from UNMC. She has practiced in Wyoming, Idaho, Colorado and now Nebraska. Emily has worked in outpatient orthopedics and has specialty certification in Dry Needling, SFMA, Pilates, Sole Supports orthotics, Graston, and is an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist.

    Emily enjoys spending one-on-one time with her patients and providing the education, skills and tools to achieve long term success and self management.

  • University of Nebraska Lincoln - 1997

    • B.S. Exercise Science

    University of Nebraska Medical Center - 2001

    • M.S. Physical Therapy

    Kinetacore

    • Functional Dry Needling Certification Level 1 & 2

    Pilates Institute of America

    • Reformer 1, Cadillac 1

    Empiridence

    • Graston Technique

    Physical Therapy Board of Clinical Specialties

    • Orthopedic Clinical Specialist

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