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Neurologic Therapy

Advanced therapy to ease pain and restore hope

Physical therapy is very important for people who have previously experienced or currently have a neurological disease or injury. Your spinal cord and brain control both your sensations and your movement. An injury to a person’s brain or spinal cord may cause death of cells that control specific movements and sensations, leading to loss of function.

Neurological Disabilities Treated with Physical Therapy Include:

  • Traumatic brain injury
  • Stroke
  • ALS
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Parkinson’s disease
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Guillain-Barre syndrome
  • Spinal cord injuries

Neurologic Health Impairments

Common types of impairments associated with neurologic conditions can include:
  • Balance
  • Vision
  • Walking
  • Movement
  • Activities of daily living
  • Speech
  • Loss of functional independence

Benefits of Neurologic Physical Therapy

Physical therapy can help to prevent loss of function, helping you remain able to perform certain activities. Not doing this therapy could cause you to have additional health problems that can include lung or heart problems, decreased independence, diabetes, and an overall reduction in their quality of life.

Neurological disorders affect a person’s nervous system and can happen in people from all age groups. Our neurological physical therapists work with you to:

  • Reduce pain
  • Improve your balance and coordination
  • Help to restore your range of movement and motion
  • Ensure nerve cells and motor functions work
  • Reduce motor defects

Schedule an Appointment Today

Bryan Medical Center:
To schedule an appointment, call 402-481-5121
For information and questions, call 402-481-9445

Crete Area Medical Center:
To schedule an appointment, call 402-826-6541

Merrick Medical Center:
To schedule an appointment, call 308-946-3015

laura corbridge

Laura Corbridge, physical therapist 

Laura Corbridge received her master’s degree in physical therapy from the University of Iowa in 1999. She has worked with both adult and pediatric patients and specializes in treating those with neurological disorders including traumatic brain injury, stroke and other progressive neurological disorders. She also treats patients with chronic lung conditions. Laura has had advanced training in balance and vestibular rehabilitation including Neurocom Balance master integration training and Emory University’s certification of vestibular competency. Laura provides comprehensive vestibular balance testing services and pulmonary therapy.

Provides therapy at: Bryan West Campus

polly kubik

Polly Kubik, physical therapist, vestibular therapist

Polly Kubik, PT, is a 1995 graduate of the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She has done post-graduate studies in balance and vestibular rehabilitation including vestibular certification through Emory University; Neurocom Balance master integration training; and community based fall prevention work. The majority of her practice is working with neuro-rehabilitation patients. She provides comprehensive vestibular and balance testing services as well as prosthetic training for amputees.

Provides therapy at: Bryan West Campus

brad howe

Brad Howe, physical therapist

Brad Howe, MS, PT, earned a bachelor’s degree in biology and psychology from Midland College, and a master’s degree in physical therapy from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He has trained as a teaching assistant for postural health restoration, and his other work specialties include orthopedics, sports medicine, back pain and vertigo/vestibular rehabilitation. 

Provides therapy at: Crete Area Medical Center

lance kuhlman

Lance Kuhlman, physical therapist

Lance Kuhlmann, MPT, DPT, earned a bachelor's degree in biology and psychology from Hastings College, and a master’s degree in physical therapy from Elon College in North Carolina. After working in outpatient orthopedics and a rural hospital setting he returned to Elon University to earn his doctorate in physical therapy. He has been practicing for 15 years specializing in orthopedics and sports medicine. He became an Orthopedic Certified Specialist nearly 10 years ago with the American Physical Therapy Association. He also is Graston Certified and enjoys implementing that in his practice. His professional focus includes post-operative rehabilitation, working with athletes, orthopedic injuries, spine rehab and work injuries.

Provides therapy at: Crete Area Medical Center

jeff schultz

Jeff Schultz, physical therapist,
director, rehabilitation services,
Crete Area Medical Center

Jeff Schultz, PT, received his bachelor’s degree in physical therapy at the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse. His special interests at work include geriatrics, general orthopedics and acute and skilled medical-surgical patients.  

Robb SchnitzlerRobb Schnitzler, PT, Astym Certified

Robb earned a bachelor of science degree in education from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and a bachelor of science degree in physical therapy from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha. He has worked at Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, South Dakota, Grand Island Physical Therapy, and for the past 25 years has provided care at Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital. He received Astym certification in 2015. He enjoys working with patients in outpatient rehab, acute care, and skilled nursing settings. His professional focus includes orthopedics, post-operative rehabilitation, sports medicine, geriatrics, back and neck rehab, and work injuries.

Provides therapy at: Merrick Medical Center

Melissa Gragg, MPT Melissa Gragg, MPT

Melissa earned a bachelor of science degree from the University of Nebraska in Kearney, Nebraska, and a master of arts degree in physical therapy from Rockhurst University. She has worked in many settings, including acute care, acute rehab, outpatient rehab, home health, pediatric clinic, public school and skilled rehab. She has extensive experience in Nervo-based therapies such as CVA, TBIY, and SCI. She also is certified in level one functional dry needling. 

Provides physical therapy at: Merrick Medical Center

christina flodmanChristina Flodman, OTD, OTR/L

earned a bachelor of science degree in biology from Done College in Crete, Nebraska, and a clinical doctorate degree in occupational therapy from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. She has worked in skilled care nursing, home health, acute care and outpatient rehab settings. Christina has a passion for geriatrics and dementia patients. She received LSTV-BIG certification, and enjoys implementing that in her practice.

Provides therapy at: Merrick Medical Center

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