HOURS:  

Monday through Thursday from 8:00am to 4:00pm

STAFF:

Kerry Suarez, Master of Physical Therapy

Tami Heider, Physical Therapy Assistant 

SERVICES:

·         We begin with an evaluation to determine the cause of your injury or discomfort.  We focus on the following areas which will assist you in returning to your pre-injury level of function.

o   Various modalities to decrease pain

o   Manual stretching and mobilization to improve flexibility and enhance joint mobility

o   Recommend and instruct you in an activity and stretching program to focus on your specific needs. 

·         Pre-surgical classes for people in Ritzville and surrounding communities who will be undergoing total knee, hip, or shoulder replacement surgery. 

·         Balance screenings to identify who is at risk for falls and we develop an exercise and stretching program to address any issues of concern.

·         Assist during sports physicals to target areas of weakness or muscle imbalance that could predispose young athletes to injury. 

·         Swing bed services. As part of the swing bed team, we provide services to Medicare patients who require physical therapy to increase their safety and independence prior to returning home following a hospital stay or surgery.

For more information or to make an appointment call us at 509-659-5408.