Celebrating 45 Years Serving Our Community!

Northern Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Associates began in 1978 with one clinic originally located on South 2nd Street in DeKalb, … Read More

Sept. 8 Is World Physical Therapy Day 2023

September 8 is World Physical Therapy Day! September 8 is World Physical Therapy Day!  World PT Day is held every … Read More

Physical Therapists Help Active People

Active people can benefit from the expertise of a physical therapist. Athletes, weekend warriors, performers, and people who work in … Read More

Physical Therapy For Fibromyalgia

Nearly 5 million people in the United States have fibromyalgia. This chronic condition causes widespread pain and fatigue. It can … Read More

Physical Therapy Is For All Ages!

Physical therapists are highly trained health care professionals and experts in human movement who are trained to evaluate and treat … Read More

Nick Pedraza Joins Northern Rehab as a Physical Therapist

Northern Rehab is pleased to announce Nick Pedraza, PT, DPT, has joined the practice as a Physical Therapist. Pedraza’s clinical … Read More

Marshall Basler Joins Northern Rehab

Northern Rehab is pleased to announce Marshall Basler, ATC, has joined the Northern Rehab team as an Athletic Trainer working … Read More

Melissa Beck Celebrates 20 Years With Northern Rehab

We’re excited to share Physical Therapist Melissa Rhoades Beck is celebrating her 20-year anniversary at Northern Rehab! Melissa joined Northern … Read More

Physical Therapy Aids in Fibromyalgia Relief

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that can cause a wide range of issues throughout the body. It’s usually diagnosed between … Read More

Kristin Celebrates 15 Years With Northern Rehab

We’re excited to share Physical Therapist Kristin Christian is celebrating her 15-year anniversary at Northern Rehab! Kristin joined Northern Rehab … Read More

Adherence to Home Exercise Programs Improve PT Outcomes

Adherence to Home Exercise Programs Improve PT Outcomes If you’ve been to physical therapy, you likely received a home exercise … Read More

With Prices On The Rise, Physical Therapists Help Keep Costs Down

Healthcare costs in the United States has been rising at a rate outpacing inflation for many years.  Considering physical therapy … Read More

Liza Piper Attends Birth Healing Summit

Liza Piper, PT, MPT, recently participated in the 10-day 2022 Birth Healing Summit hosted virtually by the Institute for Birth … Read More

Improve Heart Health With Physical Therapy

Heart disease is a leading cause of death and disability and has been at the top of the list for … Read More

If You Expect To Get Better, You Probably Will!

Research has shown that positive expectations increase the chances of a good clinical outcome. If you believe you will be … Read More

Want to Stay Healthy? Move More!

COVID has made the importance of health very clear and demonstrated how quickly things can change with an illness. While … Read More

Is Your Backpack Making The Grade?

Before you know it, students, teachers & faculty will be starting back to school! Many of us will return to … Read More

Avoid Injury When Returning to Exercise

The COVID-19 pandemic changed a lot, including our exercise habits. Between stay at home orders, gym closures and working from … Read More

Physical Therapy Isn’t Just For Pain – It Can Keep You Healthy For Life

You know that physical activity is good for you. The benefits are well researched and the list is impressive. Here’s … Read More

Physical Therapy Can Aid Recovery From COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected countless individuals’ mental and physical health since it first began over a year ago. Now, … Read More

Gardening Tips to Avoid Injury

Gardening is fun and can be great exercise. Gardening has both physical and mental benefits. It offers a sense of … Read More

Are You Wearing the Right Shoes?

Spring has arrived and that means warmer temperatures and increased outdoor activities. Use this time to take an inventory of … Read More

Back Pain? Try Physical Therapy First!

Back pain is a common problem in America, but our medical system is not very good at treating it. “Non-drug … Read More

How to Return to Activity Safely

Since the start of the pandemic, many individuals have been home, have been less active, and children have not had … Read More

Finally, Some Good News About Back Pain

Back pain is a huge problem, with 80% of people in the US experiencing back pain at least once during … Read More

Physical Therapy’s Role in Maintaining a Healthy Spine

As we age, regular exercise plays an increasingly prominent role in reducing the risk of developing spine-related problems. For those … Read More

Todd Celebrates 10 Years with Northern Rehab

We’re pleased to announce Physical Therapist, Todd Vanatta, PT, MPT, OCS, CFMT, is celebrating his 10 year anniversary at Northern … Read More

5 Reasons You Need a Physical Therapist to Coordinate Your Fitness Regimen

Physical therapists aren’t just for people that have sustained a recent injury or have had surgery. Physical therapists also assist … Read More

Liza Celebrates 15 Years with Northern Rehab

We’re excited to announce Physical Therapist, Liza Piper, PT, MPT, is celebrating her 15 year anniversary at Northern Rehab! Liza … Read More

Brandon Clement Completes Vestibular Training

Brandon Clement, PT, DPT, OCS, has completed the Introduction to Vestibular Rehabilitation course. This continuing education course from Evidence CEU … Read More

Inactivity Leads to Deconditioning

The lazy days of summer combined with social distancing, and stay at home orders due to the COVID-19 pandemic have … Read More

PTs Have a Unique Position on the Healthcare Team

The pandemic has put health and healthcare providers in sharp focus. EMTs, doctors, nurses, and aides have all worked tirelessly … Read More

Physical Therapists Could Help Healthcare System Catch up From COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has delayed many physician appointments, elective procedures, and medical tests. As restrictions ease, working through this backlog … Read More

Hip Strengthening Exercises

Hip strength is an important part of being able to perform daily functions as well a contributing factor for hip, … Read More

COVID-19 Shelter in Place Update

The impact of COVID-19 continues to evolve across the world and in our community.  Outpatient physical therapy services such as provided … Read More

Your Smart Phone Could Be Rapidly Aging Your Spine

Chances are that you probably haven’t given much thought to how your neck and back are faring in the era … Read More

How To Stay Healthy This Winter – Remain Flu-Free With These Tips

With the cold and flu season upon us, now is a good reminder of how to stay healthy this winter.  … Read More

Northern Rehab: An Expanding Passion for Physical Therapy

We were honored to be invited by Resource Bank to be featured in an article in their Your Resource For … Read More

Brandon and Aaron Complete Blood Flow Restriction Training

Northern Rehab Physical Therapists Brandon Clement, PT, DPT, OCS, and Aaron Nevdal, PT, DPT, OCS, recently completed a continuing education … Read More