Category: Physical Therapy
Meet Andrew Davis, MSPT, LAT
We’re excited to announce that Andrew Davis has joined the Bone & Joint team, bringing his passion for sports medicine and individualized patient care to our practice.
Davis holds a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and has been practicing for 23 years. He’s a Licensed Athletic Trainer and is especially interested in both sports medicine and running-related injuries.
Personal Experience
After experiencing his own sports injury in high school, Davis developed a deep interest in the field of sports medicine. Growing up he always enjoyed […]
Bone & Joint expands physical therapy services to Wausau location
Bone & Joint is excited to announce the addition of its physical therapy services to its Wausau location, located at 400 Westwood Drive (map). The location opened its therapy doors on May 28, 2024, and its hours of operations are as follows:
- Mondays from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Tuesdays from 7 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Wednesdays from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Thursdays from 7 a.m.-4 p.m.
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Bone & Joint introduces physical therapy services in Merrill with new addition Cindy Koehler
Cindy Koehler, physical therapist at Bone & Joint. Bone & Joint is excited to welcome physical therapist Cindy Koehler to the team. Koehler will be located at Bone & Joint’s Merrill location, located at 100 Eagle Drive. Adding this location to its existing physical therapy locations in Medford, Mosinee, Plover, Rib Mountain and Weston will make Bone & Joint’s physical therapy services even more convenient and […]
Bone & Joint welcomes Lisa Wengel and Marah Bartelt
Bone & Joint Clinic, S.C. (Bone & Joint), central Wisconsin’s leading independent provider of comprehensive musculoskeletal services, has welcomed Lisa Wengel, a family nurse practitioner, to its pain management team and Marah Bartelt as a physical therapy assistant.
Wengel looks forward to tailoring care to the needs of patients in her role as a family nurse practitioner specializing in pain management.
“I enjoy listening to each patient, offering a wide range of treatment options and working together to select an individualized plan that works best […]
Bone & Joint promotes Kayla Degner to director of physical therapy
Bone & Joint Clinic, S.C. (Bone & Joint), central Wisconsin’s leading independent provider of comprehensive musculoskeletal services, is proud to announce the promotion of Kayla Degner to director of physical therapy.
Degner will be responsible for overseeing the operations of the physical therapy department and acting as a liaison between the physical therapy team and other Bone & Joint providers and staff. She will use her experience and professional knowledge to continue to develop the physical therapy services available at Bone & Joint.
“I’m excited to continue to expand the therapy department as well as the […]
Meet Molly Fermanich, PTA
Molly Fermanich, PTA, is a physical therapy assistant with Bone & Joint in Central Wisconsin.
Since joining Bone & Joint’s physical therapy team in 2023, Molly has helped people recover from orthopedic injuries or surgery. Molly has a special interest in sports medicine, wound care, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.
Education
Molly holds an Associate in Applied Science degree through the Physical Therapists Assistant program at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in Green Bay.
Interests
When she’s not at the clinic, Molly enjoys spending time with family and friends. She enjoys listening to music and outdoor activities, especially fishing and hunting. She also has an affinity for dogs, sports, and […]
Meet Kaylee Gransee, PT, DPT
Kaylee Gransee, PT, DPT, holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. She joined Bone & Joint’s physical therapy team in 2023.
Kaylee works with people of all ages and specializes in balance and fall prevention, shoulder injuries, and women’s pelvic floor rehabilitation. Kaylee also helps people recover from orthopedic injuries and surgical procedures.
As a physical therapist, Kaylee takes the time to talk to her patients, assess their condition, and determine their goals. Her goal is to restore as much pain-free movement and normal function as possible so her patients can enjoy a higher quality of life and maintain independence.
Kaylee treats patients at the […]
Meet Jeremy Sherman, PT
Jeremy Sherman, PT, offers physical therapy services to people of all ages at Bone & Joint Physical Therapy in Medford.
Jeremy has expertise in post-surgical rehabilitation, sports medicine, and general orthopedics. He is also knowledgeable about gait training and throwing injuries. Jeremy also holds certification in Trigger Point Dry Needling.
Physical therapy speeds recovery from surgery and orthopedic injuries.
Jeremy works with each individual to develop a customized treatment plan. Using his expert knowledge of body mechanics, Jeremy helps people recover from surgery and sports injuries. With his training in dry needling, he can manipulate painful muscular trigger points to relieve pain and improve movement.
As […]
Is foam rolling right for you?
If you’ve visited a gym, walked through a sports store, or watched fitness videos online, you’ve probably seen an image of someone using a foam roller.
Are foam rollers beneficial recovery tools for muscles?
Some studies have found foam rollers relax muscles and help prevent delayed onset muscle soreness.
If you’re a serious athlete, a weekend warrior, or an occasional fitness buff, you’ve probably experienced the condition first-hand.
According to the National Library of Medicine, delayed onset muscle soreness or DOMS describes the mild to severe muscle tenderness people feel after a new or particularly strenuous workout.
Healthcare providers can diagnose DOMS but […]
What is tendonitis?
Tendonitis is a condition that describes the inflammation of the tendon.
Tendons are collagen-fiber tissues that connect the bones and muscles, which allow the body to move. There are thousands of tendons in the body. They allow each joint of the body to bend, flex, or rotate during movement.
As the tendon becomes inflamed, it swells and causes pain and stiffness during movement. Usually, people feel tendonitis pain near the joint. It’s often confused with arthritis.
Tennis elbow, trigger finger, De Quervain’s syndrome, and runner’s knee are common conditions affecting the tendons. Of course, tendonitis can also affect the shoulders, ankles, and toes.
Sometimes tendonitis […]
