Business Details
36 Years
experience
Your Trusted Physical Therapy Partner in North Platte
At Platte Valley Physical Therapy, we are committed to delivering personalized care that prioritizes both scientific expertise and compassionate treatment. Established in 1990, our practice has grown alongside our community while maintaining a focus on individualized patient attention. Our team of dedicated physical therapists combines advanced clinical knowledge with hands-on supervision to address a wide range of conditions, from orthopedic injuries to neurological disorders. We emphasize evidence-based practices while recognizing the profound impact of empathetic care on recovery outcomes. Through continuous assessment and tailored treatment plans, we strive to help patients regain functionality and improve their quality of life.Our therapists maintain active involvement in professional development, ensuring our services remain at the forefront of physical therapy advancements. With decades of combined experience, we serve North Platte and surrounding areas through comprehensive rehabilitation programs and community wellness initiatives. Our mission drives every interaction, ensuring patients receive efficient, effective, and compassionate care throughout their treatment journey.
Services
Physical Therapy Evaluation
Therapeutic Exercise
Neuromuscular Re-education
Therapeutic Activities
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Neurological Rehabilitation
Sports Injury Treatment
Post-Surgery Recovery
Aquatic Therapy
Work Conditioning
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We provide one-on-one individualized care with the same therapist throughout your treatment
- Our team includes therapists with specialized training in geriatrics and orthopedics
- We offer hands-on supervision and continuous assessment during every session
- Our practice combines evidence-based science with compassionate patient care
- We maintain active involvement in professional development and community wellness
Services
Physical Therapy Evaluation
Our comprehensive evaluations assess strength, flexibility, and functional ability to create personalized treatment plans. We analyze joint position, pain levels, and recovery needs using evidence-based methods. Each evaluation forms the foundation for targeted interventions tailored to individual patient goals and diagnoses.
Therapeutic Exercise
Customized exercise programs improve tissue function and mobility at appropriate intensity levels. Our therapists guide patients through progressive movements that adapt to healing stages. This science-based approach enhances recovery while preventing further injury through controlled, supervised sessions.
Neuromuscular Re-education
Specialized interventions restore nervous system control over functional movements. We retrain muscle patterns and coordination through targeted exercises. This therapy benefits patients recovering from neurological conditions or complex orthopedic injuries requiring improved motor control.
Aquatic Therapy
Buoyancy-assisted exercises reduce joint stress while building strength and flexibility. Our water-based programs suit patients with arthritis, post-surgical needs, or mobility limitations. The controlled environment allows safe progression of therapeutic movements under therapist supervision.
Work Conditioning
Industry-specific programs restore job-related physical capabilities. We simulate workplace demands to safely prepare patients for return-to-work transitions. This service includes functional capacity evaluations and ergonomic assessments to prevent workplace injuries.
People
Jon Wieseler
Physical Therapist
Founder of Platte Valley Physical Therapy with over 30 years of experience. Specializes in geriatric care and aquatic therapy. Active member of professional physical therapy associations.
Bill Mackley
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Nebraska-licensed physical therapist with advanced training in geriatric care. First Nebraska professional to complete Geriatric Mini-fellowship program. Serves on local education boards.
Colton Aman
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Specializes in orthopedic and sports injury rehabilitation. Treats athletes and geriatric patients with evidence-based techniques. Active in professional physical therapy associations.
Danielle Wieseler
Physical Therapist
Provides comprehensive physical therapy services with focus on community wellness. Combines clinical expertise with personalized patient care in North Platte.
Questions
What types of physical therapy services do you offer?
We provide orthopedic, neurological, and sports injury rehabilitation, post-surgery recovery, aquatic therapy, and work conditioning programs.
Do you accept insurance for physical therapy sessions?
We work with most major insurance providers. Contact our office for specific coverage verification and billing questions.
Are your therapists licensed and certified?
All our physical therapists hold current Nebraska state licenses and maintain national certification through the American Physical Therapy Association.
How long are typical therapy sessions?
Sessions typically last 45-60 minutes, with treatment duration customized based on individual patient needs and diagnosis.
Do you offer home exercise programs?
Yes, we provide personalized home exercise plans to complement in-clinic treatments and accelerate recovery progress.
What should I wear to physical therapy appointments?
Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that allows access to the treatment area and facilitates movement during exercises.