Partners

Tom Bednar, PT

Physical Therapist

Hometown: Sumner, NE
Education: University of Nebraska Medical Center, University of Nebraska-Kearney
Specialization and interests:  Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Manual Therapy Extremities, Post-Operative Rehabilitation
Locations: Grand Island Physical Therapy, Howard County Community Hospital, Athletic Training

Alex Bendt, OTR/L, CHT

Occupational Therapist

Hometown: Rapid City, SD
Education: University of South Dakota
Certifications: Certified Hand Therapist, Physical Agent Modalities
Specialization and interests: Upper Extremity Injury of Hand, Wrist, Forearm and Elbow

Josh Buechler, PT

Physical Therapist

Hometown: Menno, SD
Education: Des Moines University, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Certifications: LSVT-BIG for Parkinson's Disease, Functional Dry Needling
Specialization and interests:  Neurological Disorders, Balance/Fall Prevention, Post-Amputee Rehabilitation, Orthopedics

Locations: Kearney Physical Therapy, Children's Rehab Center - Kearney

Brian Dinkelman, PT

Physical Therapist

Hometown: Seward, NE
Education: University of Nebraska Medical Center, Nebraska Wesleyan University
Specialization and interests:  Orthopedics, Industrial Rehabilitation, Balance and Vestibular Rehabilitation
Locations: Hastings Balance Mobility, Women's Health and Healing Center

Jenny Eberle DPT, CMT

Physical Therapist

Hometown: Ansley, NE
Education: St. Ambrose University
Certifications: Graston Technique, Trigger Point Dry Needling, Manual Therapy
Specialization and interests:  Manual Therapy, Women’s Health

Locations: Grand Island Physical Therapy

Scott Eriksen, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

Hometown: Grand Island, NE
Education: Creighton University, Doane College
Specialization and interests:  Acute, In-Patient Rehabilitation (IRU), Skilled Nursing, Home Health
Locations: CHI Health-St. Elizabeth Hospital, CHI Health-St. Francis Hospital

Travis Hedman, PT, OCS

Physical Therapist

Hometown: Grand Island, NE
Education: Baylor University, Wayne State College
Specialization and interests:  Geriatrics, Vestibular Disorders, Neurological Disorders, Balance/Fall Prevention, Neuropathy
Locations: Grand Island Balance Mobility and Aquatic Center

John Holling, PT

Physical Therapist

Hometown: Grand Island, NE
Education: University of Nebraska Medical Center, University of Nebraska-Kearney
Specialization and interests:  Total Joint Replacements, Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Geriatric Rehabilitation
Locations: Kearney Physical Therapy, CHI Health-Good Samaritan Hospital

Angie Jones, PT

Physical Therapist

Hometown: Lead, SD
Education: University of Nebraska Medical Center, Midland College
Certifications: Athletic Training, Aquatic Therapy
Specialization and interests:  Foot and Ankle, Lower Extremity Biomechanics, Gait Evaluation

Mike Kalvoda, PT

Physical Therapist

Hometown: Clay Center, NE
Education: University of Nebraska Medical Center, Nebraska Wesleyan University
Specialization and interests:  Industrial Rehabilitation, Workman’s Compensation, Industrial Rehabilitation, Spine Therapy
Locations: Grand Island Physical Therapy

Kurt McCallum, PT

Physical Therapist

Hometown: Madison, NE
Education: University of Nebraska Medical Center, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Specialization and interests: Industrial Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine
Locations: Grand Island Physical Therapy, Aurora Physical Therapy, Henderson Health Care Services

Mary Walsh-Sterup, OTR/L, CHT

Occupational Therapist

Hometown: Hubbard, NE
Education: Creighton University, University of Nebraska - Kearney
Specialization and interests: Hand Therapy, Pediatrics, Workplace Safety. Mary serves as company's compliance officer. Works directly with insurance companies to ensure proper billing and payment procedures. She has been active with the Nebraska PT, OT, and Speech Associations in advocating for quality care and better reimbursement for Medicaid plans. Mary has been appointed by AOTA to serve as the alternate to the Relative Value Update Committee, a part of AMA.
Locations: Grand Island Children's Rehab Center, Hastings Children's Rehab Center, School Pediatrics