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Rehabilitation Services

Meeker Memorial’s rehabilitation services providers work with you to meet your goals and highest potential, wherever you are in your path to recovery. We’re committed  to helping you return to a healthy, functioning lifestyle!

Rehabilitation is often an essential part of your plan of care after a musculoskeletal injury or surgery. Your doctor may order rehabilitation as one of the first steps toward recovery. Meeker Memorial offers the full spectrum of services to keep you progressing throughout your entire recovery, from your acute illness to outpatient rehabilitation, to your return to activity and sports.

Once a therapist has graduated from an accredited school, they are eligible to go on and get additional certifications.  At Meeker Memorial we have a very skilled therapy staff that offers additional service lines that allow area residents to remain close to home for their highly specialized care. 

For more information, or to schedule an appointment, contact our Rehabilitation scheduler at (320) 693-4528.

Inpatient Rehabilitation

During your inpatient stay at Meeker Memorial Hospital, your physician may request that you are evaluated by our rehabilitation staff. Our therapists’ role in your recovery is to ensure that you are strong, mobile, and safe enough to return home. They will also help coordinate with your family and/or caregivers to ensure your successful return to normal activity. In the event that you are not able to return home quite yet, your team will work with you and your family and/or caregivers to ensure that you are receiving the proper level of care after discharge.

Physical Therapy

Physical therapists evaluate and treat disorders of the musculoskeletal system. The goal is simple … restore maximal functional independence to each patient. The focus of physical therapy is to analyze your movement, help you re-educate your muscles to achieve good movement, and make you aware of your positioning.  Exercise is one of the main modalities used to achieve physical therapy goals.  We utilize the physical agents of heat, cold, electricity, dry needling, and manual techniques to accomplish our goals as well. Through patient and therapist interaction, physical therapy can help restore movement and function helping patients return to their prior level of independence.

Treatment Options:

  • ASTYM training
  • BIG and Loud Training
  • Bike Fitting
  • Cupping
  • Dry Needling
  • General Orthopedic Conditions
    • Foot & Ankle
    • Knee
    • Hip
    • Sacral, Lumbar, Thoracic, & Cervical Spine
    • Shoulder
  • Home Modification Recommendations for Accessibility
  • Kinesiotaping/Rock Tape Certification
  • Myofascial Release
  • Pediatrics
  • Stroke Program
  • Pelvic Floor Programming
    • Pediatrics
    • Women
    • Men
    • Pregnancy
    • Post-Partum
  • Incontinence Programming
    • Urinary
    • Fecal
  • Vestibular Therapy
  • Women’s Health

Physical Therapists Team

Kelly Beckstrand, PTA, ©LSVT BIG

Hannah Gartner, DPT

Amber Hausladen, PTA

Kayla Hulterstrum, PTA

Nikki Kurth, DPT, LSVT BIG®

Lindsey Minnick, DPT

Emily Nelson, DPT

Miranda Pommier, DPT, CCCE

Stephanie Schuster, DPT, ©LSVT BIG, CLT

Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapists work with people of all ages who need specialized assistance to lead independent, productive, and satisfying lives due to physical, developmental, social, or emotional problems. Occupational therapists will find out what you do to “occupy” your time and will help you develop a plan to achieve your highest level of independence. Occupational therapists assist patients to restore daily activities of self-care, work, and play/leisure activities to increase independence, enhance development, and/or prevent disability. Occupational therapists work on vision, cognition, movement, sensory input and overall function. Adaptations to the task and environment can help patients achieve their goals.

Treatment Options:

  • ASTYM training
  • BIG and Loud Training
  • Concussion Programming
  • Cupping
  • Driver’s Safety Evaluations
  • General Orthopedic Conditions
    • Elbow, Hand & Wrist
    • Shoulder*
  • Hand Therapy
  • Home Modification Recommendations for Accessibility
  • Kinesiotaping/Rock Tape Certification
  • Lymphedema
  • Memory Care Clinic
  • Myofascial Release
  • Pediatrics
  • Stroke Program
  • Therapeutic Listening
  • Vision Therapy
  • Wheelchair Fitting

Occupational Therapists Team

Ashley Benage, MA OTR/L

Nathanial Benoit, MA, OTR/L

Ben Germolus, OTD, OTR/L

Carly Germolus, MOTR/L, CLT, CWCP, ©LSVT BIG

Alison Radunz, COTA/L, CLT

Speech Therapy
Speech Therapists provide a wide range of services, mainly on an individual basis, but also as support for individuals, families, support groups, and providing information for the public. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) work to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults.  They also work with augmentative communication through technology.

Treatment Options:

  • BIG and Loud Training
  • Feeding Programming
  • Pediatrics
  • Stroke Program
  • Swallow Studies
  • AAC Devices

Speech Therapy Team

Ashlee Gruenhagen, MS, SLP-CCC, ©LSVT LOUD

Carlene Johnson, SLP-CCC

Athletic Training Program

Athletic Trainers (ATC’s) are specialists in sports medicine that are on game sidelines to provide first aid and emergency care. Our team helps to prevent, diagnose, and treat musculoskeletal injuries in the secondary school settings by educating on nutrition, proper equipment uses, and strengthening programs. An ATC will implement rehabilitation programs for injured athletes and collaborate with the student-athlete, parents, and team coaches to ensure compliance with safety and health regulations.

Athletic Training Team

Rehab Manager

Mara Geislinger, MAT, ATC, LAT

Athletic Trainer

Brooke Heaslip, MS, LAT, ATC

Support Staff

Lisa Mead, Rehab Technician

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, a referral for treatment is required from a provider or specialist.

  • A brief review of your medical history.
  • Discussion of your symptoms and goals.
  • Physical evaluation, if applicable, strength, flexibility, balance, movement.
  • Development of a personalized treatment plan.
  • Initial treatment and education.

Plan to arrive 15 minutes early to complete paperwork.

Wear comfortable, loose-fit clothing that allows easy movement. You may be asked to change into shorts or adjust clothing for proper assessment, if applicable.

The number of visits will vary based on diagnosis, condition, goals, and response to therapy. Your therapist will review progress regularly and adjust your plan as needed.

Some exercises may feel uncomfortable as your body heals and adapts, but therapy should not cause sharp or severe pain. Your therapist will work within your comfort level and adjust treatments to keep therapy safe and effective.

Most insurance plans, including Medicare, cover outpatient physical therapy, though:

  • Copays or coinsurance may apply
  • Deductibles may need to be met
  • Visit limits may exist

We recommend checking with your insurance provider. Our clinic staff can also assist with benefit verification.

We ask that you notify us at least 24 hours in advance if you need to cancel or reschedule. Late cancellations or no-shows may result in limitations to future scheduling.

Yes. A home exercise program is a key part of recovery. Doing your exercises as instructed helps you progress faster and maintain improvements between visits.