A trusted source to regain function and independence
The physical therapy department at Freeman Regional Health Services is an energetic area where our physical therapists and physical therapist assistant are united in the common goal of restoring functionality to patient who have experienced regression due to illness, injury or the effects of the aging process.
We help establish the cause of a patient’s impairment, work with them on developing goals, and then assist to resolve pain, weakness or other specific limitations. Listening and communication are important skills to help facilitate the process. During your initial assessment, we will review limitations and design a pathway to resolve your problems. Our team of licensed therapists see their job as being your coach to help you through education, treatment and movement activities.
Common areas of concentration
- Back Pain
- Non-Surgical Joint Pain
- Stroke
- Concussion
- Sports Medicine
- Carpal Tunnel
- Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
- Weakness
- Pediatric Care – Torticollis Treatment
- Dizziness and Balance
- Range of Motion Limitations
- Chronic Pain
- Fall Prevention
Getting you moving and back to life
Having the right attitude is a very important aspect of your recovery. Your mind, body and spirit all work in sync during your recovery. Our staff will coach you to increase your functional capacity in a safe progressive manner. Our department is a very friendly atmosphere where transformation is seen on a regular basis.
Training new professionals
Educating the new generation of Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants is a part of our work at Freeman Regional Health Services. Our department works to train physical therapy students from various universities and technical schools.
DPT
Tony Miller
Originally from Pierre, Tony Miller has been a licensed physical therapist for 30 years and a member of the original graduating class at the University of South Dakota. He earned his master’s degree in Physical Therapy from USD in Vermillion. After graduation, Tony worked three years at the Sioux Falls VA Medical Center focusing on amputee rehab. He started at FRHS in 1996 and enjoys the “generalist practitioner” feel from getting a chance to work with clients of all ages & diagnosis. Tony is the Director of Physical Therapy and lives in Sioux Falls with his wife and has four children.
Certifications:
Specialties:
PT, DPT, CLT, CAPP Certified Level 2 APTA Pelvic PT
Rebecca Schultz
Rebecca Schultz earned her doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from the University of South Dakota. She continues to work with general outpatient orthopedics & inpatient care while serving patients in the specialty areas below. Rebecca lives southwest of Freeman with her husband & two children.
Certifications:
- APTA CAPP Level 1 and Level 2 pelvic health certification
- Lymphedema certification from Academy of Lymphatic Studies
- Level 1 and Level 2 certified in Functional Dry Needling
Specialties:
- General Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
- Pelvic Health
- Dry Needling
- Lymphedema
- Wound Care
DPT
Elizabeth Waltner
Elizabeth earned her doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from the University of South Dakota in 2019. Elizabeth has experience providing physical therapy services to adults and children with orthopedic and neurologic conditions. Elizabeth and her husband live in Freeman.
Certifications:
- Level 1 and Level 2 certified in Functional Dry Needling
- Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery Certified PWR!Moves therapist
- Sound Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Certified
Specialties:
- General Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
- Neurologic conditions like Parkinson’s Disease, stroke, vestibular dysfunction
- Pediatrics
- Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain
- Headache management
Mike McCue
Mike McCue grew up in Wakonda & earned his physical therapist assistant associate’s degree from Lake Area Tech. After graduation, he worked five years in Colorado Springs, CO in outpatient orthopedic clinics. Mike started at FRHS in 2010 and lives in Freeman with his two children.
Certifications:
- North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT) Level 1 Certification
- Kinesiology RockTape Functional Movement Techniques (FMT) Basic & Advanced Certification
- RockTape FMT Blades and Blades Advanced Soft Tissue Mobilization (ASTM) Certification
- Blood Flow Restriction Certification
Specialties: