Provo Physical Therapy

Astym is a treatment that encourages the proper healing of soft tissue. It also increases strength and reduces the effects of scar tissue.

Cervical and lumbar traction is a treatment designed to minimize pain and injury associated with back and neck pain.

We use a device designed to reduce pain and inflammation.

The game ready system uses ice with compression that decreases pain and swelling and other effects of inflammation.

Graston is a treatment that facilitates the proper healing of soft tissue. It also increases strength and reduces the effects of scar tissue.

A certified therapist skilled in treating problems of the hand and arm will provide hand-specific therapy. This includes splinting, overuse injuries and post-operative care.

We use a combination of heat and ice which helps with pain or inflammation.

We utilize a hot or cold whirlpool to help with pain and improve joint mobility.

A pool designed to facilitate pain-free exercise.

A device that assesses the electrical activity of muscles to allow for specific exercise training.

Hands-on treatment to decrease pain and improve joint mobility.

Used to promote healing, relieve muscle spasms, reduce inflammation and edema. Treatments include electrical stimulation, ultrasound, traction, heat and ice, and massage.

This treatment provides visual, auditory or other surrogate stimulus for certain body functions so a person can learn to use these stimuli to exert voluntary control over the functions. It is necessary for re-education of specific muscle groups.

Neurorehabilitation is a collection of treatment interventions that are case specific and focus on aiding a person's recovery, or help that individual to live a more normal, active, and independent life. The quality of life of a person can be greatly affected by a brain or spinal cord injury, or a medical condition which affects the mobility, cognitive functions, or other physical or psychological processes that have been affected by changes in the nervous system. The goal of neurorehabilitation is to combat those changes and improve quality of life by various therapies.

Orthopedic rehabilitation is a treatment of joint and muscle problems throughout the body.

This is a way to identify abnormal muscle use in order to treat specific problems.

This is a type of home electrical stimulation device for pain control. We provide education and distribution of this device.

Exercises designed to strengthen core muscles and/or back and neck muscles. This treatment is very specific and is designed to be directed and guided by your therapist.

This is a deep-heating treatment to reduce pain and speed up healing time.

A specialty-trained therapist addresses multiple problems specific to female patients, including pelvic dysfunction.

This is an assessment of function for potential return-to-work.

Before receiving therapy, all patients will need to complete a medical history form, function and additional paperwork, as needed. This paperwork can be obtained in advance through picking it up at the clinic, through mail, email, or by arriving 30 minutes early to the first appointment to provide sufficient time to fill out the forms before the scheduled appointment begins. Patients who pick up the paperwork in advance will need to have it completed prior to their therapy appointment and the paperwork can be submitted at that time.

Before receiving therapy, all patients will need to complete a medical history form, function and additional paperwork, as needed. This paperwork can be obtained in advance through picking it up at the clinic, through mail, email, or by arriving 30 minutes early to the first appointment to provide sufficient time to fill out the forms before the scheduled appointment begins. Patients who pick up the paperwork in advance will need to have it completed prior to their therapy appointment and the paperwork can be submitted at that time.

What should I bring?

Patients should bring:

• a physician referral (if you have one)
• a photo ID card
• insurance cards and documentation
• a current list of medications
• recent radiology reports

Patients should also wear comfortable clothing that does not restrict movement.

Arrival time

Patients should arrive 5-10 minutes before the scheduled appointment time to fill out a function form. This will be done each visit to better assist the therapist in creating and adapting a treatment plan that allows you to have a better and faster recovery.

How long will the appointment last?

Typically, the first visit lasts about an hour and half to two hours. Follow-up appointments usually run between 45-60 minutes.

Patients will be scheduled for follow-up appointments based on need and the treatment plan. The patient, therapist and patient physician will work together to determine the duration and frequency of therapy visit that best fit the patient’s needs in working to improve symptoms.

Brian attended Kansas Newman University. He is an occupational therapist who specializes in hand therapy.

He is board certified in hand therapy and is a certified hand therapist. He has further training and certification in ASTYM and GRASTON therapy. He is based at the Utah Valley Regional Medical Center’s Outpatient Center and has worked for Intermountain Healthcare for seven years.

Brian Bennett practices at:

• Provo Physical Therapy
• Speech, Hearing & Balance Center
• Spanish Fork Physical Therapy

Chery Clark graduated from University of Southern California with a master's of physical therapy. Chery has worked exclusively in outpatient orthopedics including sports medicine, sports acceleration and spine since 1989. She practiced in Orange County, CA, for 10 years before joining Intermountain Healthcare in 2009.

Chery is certified in Graston Technique for augmented soft tissue mobilization. She is trained in rehabilitative ultrasound imaging (RUSI) and is a professional Pilates instructor. Chery is based at the Spine Treatment Center at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center.

Chery Clark practices at:

• Provo Physical Therapy

Kirk Jorgenson graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor’s degree in athletic training. He received a master’s degree in physical therapy from Arizona School of Health Sciences.

Kirk is ASTYM certified. His area of emphasis is orthopedic conditions related to the extremities, ranging from patients with ankle sprains to those with total joint replacements. Kirk is based at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center’s Outpatient Center.

Kirk Jorgenson practices at:

• Provo Physical Therapy

Dan has a master's of physical therapy degree from Idaho State University. He has practiced for 10 years throughout the Intermountain Region in private practice with emphasis in treatment of outpatient orthopedics, sports and work related injuries.

Dan's area of interest lies in treatment of upper and lower extremity injuries. He is certified in Graston Technique for soft tissue mobilization.

Dan Simmonds practices at:

• Provo Physical Therapy

Gordon has a bachelor of science in occupational therapy from Eastern Michigan University. Gordon is the department manager and has been a practicing therapist for over 25 years.

He has obtained certification in hand therapy, ASTYM, GRASTON, and neuro developmental training. His primary practice interest is in the upper extremity injuries and disorders. He practices at the Utah Valley Regional Medical Center’s Outpatient Center as well as the American Fork Hospital Clinic.

Gordon Hines practices at:

• Provo Physical Therapy
• Speech, Hearing & Balance Center
• American Fork Physical Therapy and Rehab

MaryJane received a master’s in exercise physiology at San Diego State University. She also received a master's in physical therapy at Idaho State University.

MaryJane has specialized in working with the spine for more than 15 years. She is ASTYM certified. MaryJane is working towards a clinical specialty certification in women’s health as well as developing a Women’s Health/Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Specialty Program at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center. She is working on obtaining a doctor of physical therapy degree. She is based at the Spine Treatment Center at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center.

MaryJane Ligairi practices at:

• Provo Physical Therapy

David graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University in 1988 and a master’s and doctoral degree from the US Army/Baylor University Program in Physical Therapy in 1990 and 2008 respectively.

David is a board-certified orthopedic specialist in physical therapy since 1997 with recertification in 2007. He has worked in Intermountain Healthcare facilities since 1997 and now manages the Utah Valley Outpatient Physical Therapy Clinic, the Spine Clinic and the Inpatient Acute Physical Therapy Clinic at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center.

David treats all regions of the body but specializes in working with headache, temporomandibular dysfunction of the jaw and spine disorders. He has extensive experience with manual therapy and soft tissue mobilization techniques and is actively involved in developing the profession of physical therapy through education and in professional physical therapy associations.

David Paulson practices at:

• Provo Physical Therapy
• Orem Physical Therapy

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