Orthopedic Institute - Meet our Athletic Trainers and Physical & Occupational Therapists

Enjoy quality, comfortable care and recovery in a pleasant environment. Select the above image to view our Virtual Tour.

Success Stories

Our patients rate us as one of the top facilities in the region. Select the above image to learn more.

Media Mentions

Orthopedic Institute physicians have been interviewed by various local media. Select the above image to learn more.

Upcoming Seminars

The doctors at Orthopedic Institute speak on a variety of topics. Select the above image to learn more.

Exercise Library

Learn about special exercises and stretches that can relieve pain and help rehab muscles and joints.

Anatomy Library

Click here to view medical illustrations that help you understand pain symptoms.

Medical Animations

Explore interactive videos that explain orthopedic problems and treatment procedures.

Find a Specialist

Click here to find a specialist related to your specific condition.

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Minimally invasive surgery techniques enable patients to go home the same day after spine surgery. Learn more.

Home Remedies

Learn about how home remedies can relieve pain symptoms, and symptom charts that can show you what may be causing pain.

What hurts?

Click here to go to our symptom charts.

Meet our Sports Medicine and Rehab Staff

Brad Pfeifle, MS, ATC
Vice-President, Sports Medicine & Rehab Services

Bachelor of Science, South Dakota State University
Master of Science, South Dakota State University

Athletic Trainers

Ryan Brink, MA, ATC, CSCS
Athletic Trainer

Bachelor of Science, South Dakota State University
Master of Arts, University of Northern Colorado

Aaron Conklin, MS, ATC
Athletic Trainer

Bachelor of Science, South Dakota State University
Master of Science, South Dakota State University

Chad Grotewold, MA, ATC, CSCS
Athletic Trainer

Bachelor of Science, University of South Dakota
Master of Arts, University of South Dakota

Reid Herrboldt, MS, ATC

Athletic Trainer

Bachelor of Science, South Dakota State University

Master of Science, South Dakota State University

Chris Huber, ATC
Athletic Trainer

Bachelor of Science, South Dakota State University
Master of Science, South Dakota State University

Nick Kolterman, C.PED, CFTS
Pedorthist

Nick is a Board Certified Pedorthist.
He attended Oklahoma State University and graduated with an Allied Health Education degree from the Prolearn School of Orthotic and Prosthetics in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Rochelle Lauret, MS, ATC, CSCS
Athletic Trainer

Bachelor of Science, South Dakota State University
Master of Science, South Dakota State University

Darred Nelson, MS, ATC
Athletic Trainer

Bachelor of Science, South Dakota State University
Master of Science, NW Missouri State University

James Ramos, MS, ATC
Athletic Trainer

Bachelor of Science, South Dakota State University
Master of Science, South Dakota State University

Norm Stone, MEd, EMT-B, ATC
Athletic Trainer

Bachelor of Science, South Dakota State University
Master of Education, University of Nebraska

Lisa Tidemann, MS, ATC
Athletic Trainer

Bachelor of Science, South Dakota State University
Master of Science, South Dakota State University

Terry Truex, RN, ATC
Athletic Trainer

Bachelor of Arts, Augustana College

Kyle Wiebesiek, ATC
Athletic Trainer

Bachelor of Science, Radford University

Hand Therapists

Chad Harms, MOTR/L
Occupational Therapist

Bachelor of Business Administration, Bellevue University, Omaha, NE
Masters of Science, University of Minnesota

Kendra Hilsenroth, MOTR/L
Occupational Therapist

Bachelor of Science, South Dakota State University
Master of Arts, University of North Dakota

Beth Thompson, MS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist

Bachelor of Science, Midland Lutheran, Fremont, NE
Master of Science, University of South Dakota

Physical Therapists

Megan Cook, DPT
Physical Therapist

Bachelor of Science, University of Sioux Falls
Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Creighton University

Lisa Flannery, PTA

Physical Therapy Assistant

A.A.S. Physical Therapy Assistant, Lake Area Technical School

Paul Kreber, MSPT
Physical Therapist

Bachelor of Science, South Dakota State University
Master of Science, University of South Dakota

Sean Magee, PT, Cert MDT
Physical Therapist

Bachelor of Science, University of North Dakota
Certificate of MDT

Matt Maxon, DPT
Physical Therapist

Bachelor of Science, Dakota Wesleyan University
Doctorate of Physical Therapy, University of South Dakota

Shelly Price, DPT, ATC
Physical Therapist

Bachelor of Science, South Dakota State University
Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Des Moines University

Matt Zens, DPT, ATC
Physical Therapist

Bachelor of Science, South Dakota State University
Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Des Moines University
American Society of Shoulder & Elbow Therapists

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