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Physical Therapy Clinic

Doctor of Physical Therapy

WELCOME TO THE PHYSICAL THERAPY CLINIC

Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

The UW-Stevens Point Physical Therapy Clinic provides both diagnostic and intervention services for individuals with movement dysfunctions and musculoskeletal pain conditions. Doctor of Physical Therapy students, under the supervision of our licensed clinical staff, gain experience with both physical therapy assessment and intervention. Together our team will perform an examination and then provide treatment recommendations to improve movement, reduce or manage pain, restore function, and prevent disability.

In most instances, clients receive a physical therapy examination, treatment recommendations, and 1 or 2 follow-up visits. If our staff believes that additional physical therapy would be beneficial, a recommendation will be made to pursue PT at another local PT clinic. Clients who do not have the ability to pay for PT services elsewhere may receive additional visits.

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Face coverings are welcomed, but not required in the Physical Therapy Clinic. If you are feeling sick, please contact the clinic to reschedule your appointment. If you have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 10 days, are currently awaiting the results from a COVID-19 test, or have you been in close proximity to any individual who tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 14 days, please contact the USWP DPT Clinic prior to your appointment by email or phone 715-346-2115.

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and the School of Health Sciences and Wellness does not discriminate on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, age, handicap, race, color, religion, marital status, veterans status, national or ethnic origin in its educational programs, admissions, employment, financial aid, or other programs. Support services are available to students with disabilities.

PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES

A wide array of physical therapy diagnostic and treatment services is available. Common conditions that we treat include: ankle sprains, knee injury/pain, hip pain, neck or back pain, shoulder pain, elbow, forearm, wrist, or hand pain. We can also provide PT services following orthopedic surgical procedures. All UW-Stevens Point clinical faculty and staff members hold current licensure to practice physical therapy in Wisconsin, and some are board-certified specialists.
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SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT

Physical therapy appointments may be scheduled in person during clinic hours, by email or phone. Emails or phone messages received outside clinic operating hours will be answered on the next clinic day. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early for your first PT appointment to complete paperwork.
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Cost

There is no cost for physical therapy appointments or treatments.

Bike Fittings

Bike fittings are available for cyclists who experience pain while riding. Our team will conduct a biomechanical fit assessment along with a musculoskeletal evaluation to determine the best action plan for you and your bike. Fittings take approximately 90 minutes. Cyclists should wear or bring cycling shorts along with any equipment used on a typical fair-weather daytime ride including cycling shoes, helmet, gloves, and sunglasses. Our fitting trainer will accommodate bikes with wheelbases between 95-110 cm (37.4-43.3 inches). Thus, it will accommodate most road bikes, triathlon bikes, cross bikes, hybrid bikes, and older mountain bikes. To determine if you bike will fit in our trainer, measure the distance between the front wheel hub center and the rear wheel hub center.
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Hours and Location

The clinic is currently open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 12-2 p.m. The clinic is closed on university holidays and during intersession periods.

The clinic is located at the Stevens Point Area YMCA (1000 Division Street) to the right of the main entrance reception desk, just past the drop-in childcare center.

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Contact Information

Phone: 715-346-2115

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Chris Durall

Chris Durall

  • Clinical Associate Professor – Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
  • College of Professional Studies Diversity Task Force
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Steve Johnson

Steve Johnson

  • Director of Clinical Education – Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
  • Clinical Assistant Professor – Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
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Kathy Zalewski

Kathy Zalewski

  • Program Director – Doctor of Physical Therapy
  • Professor – Doctor of Physical Therapy
  • Unit Coordinator
  • Global Affiliate Scholar – Ed.D. in Educational Sustainability
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Nathan Brown

Nathan Brown

  • Clinical Assistant Professor – Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
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Tiffany Firkus

Tiffany Firkus

  • Administrative Assistant II – Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT); Master of Science in Athletic Training
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Clinic FAQs

UWSP students, faculty, staff, and members of the Stevens Point area community.

 

No, a referral for physical therapy is not required to access our services.

Our PT clinic was developed to enable UWSP DPT students to practice their clinical skills while serving the community. In most instances, clients receive a physical therapy examination, treatment recommendations, and 1 or 2 follow-up visits. If our staff believes that additional physical therapy would be beneficial, a recommendation will be made to pursue PT at another local PT clinic. Clients who do not have the ability to pay for PT services elsewhere may receive additional visits.

Yes. Multiple Doctor of Physical Therapy students participate in examinations and treatments. All appointments will be supervised by a member of the clinical faculty or a licensed PT from the community. 

There is no cost for appointments at the UWSP PT Clinic.

 

The clinic is currently open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 12-2 p.m. The clinic is closed on university holidays and during intersession periods.

 

If you have a referral for physical therapy from another medical provider (e.g., your primary care provider), please bring that to your initial PT appointment. Please bring or wear shorts to the appointment if your problem involves your lower back, hip, thigh, knee, lower leg, ankle or foot. Women should bring or wear a sports bra for concerns that involve the shoulder, neck, mid-back or upper back. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early for your first PT appointment to complete paperwork.

The privacy of our client’s personal healthcare information is important to us, and we are committed to protecting it. We create confidential records of services you receive at the clinic to provide quality care and to comply with legal requirements.

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Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point offers students seeking to become physical therapists a program that anchors learning in community service. The program’s vision is to transform societal health through physical therapy education by creating professionals who collaborate to serve the evolving, diverse needs of our communities.

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