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Lynden Kurtz earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA in 1972. After treating patients in a hospital setting, he became involved with private practice physical therapy in 1983. Lynden founded ProRehab Physical & Occupational Therapy in 2001 with co-owner Tom Baumgartner, M.P.T.
Mr. Kurtz has been active with state and local organizations, including the Multiple Sclerosis Society and the North Dakota Physical Therapy Association (NDAPTA). As a member of the North Dakota chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), he served as chairman of the public relations committee and continues to be active in public relations and education.
Lynden specializes in soft tissue dysfunction, spinal dysfunction and tempomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. He is a highly skilled specialist in the strain counterstrain technique of soft tissue management and continues extensive training and teaching in this groundbreaking treatment.
Lynden and his wife, Glenda, live near Fargo.
See Lynden discuss physical therapy issues on iHealthTube.com!!
The Physical Therapy Approach to Healing Movement is Life
Rehabilitating Injuries Using Heat and Cold for Pain Relief
Using Physical Therapy for Chronic Pain How to Know if Your Neck Pain is Severe
Dealing with TMJ or TMD (jaw disorders) You Can't Have a Slipped Disc
What Lynden's patients have to say...
I went to ProRehab with Lynden Kurtz and I could not believe the miraculous results I received there after my first treatment. Lynden's treatments are pain free. No pain involved whatsover... I would highly recommend Lynden Kurtz and ProRehab to my family and friends. - Annie B.
I have highly recommended Lynden to everyone I know that has medical issues - and will continue to do so. I am so blessed to have found him. He is the kindest, most concerned caregiver I have ever found. He fully explains every move he makes and is always highly concerned for my comfort. Thank you for all of the years of help you have given me. Lynden - you can never retire! - Kathy B.
Mr. Kurtz is an outstanding therapist and is always kind and courteous. - Ingibjorg D.
Lynden...eased my discomfort. Not only did Lynden treat my conditions, he offered a pleasant, comfortable environment and a very pleasing, reassuring professionalism. I consistently refer ProRehab and Lynden Kurtz...(and) reassure them that this facility - and Lynden Kurtz - is the best. - Jackie G.
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Tom earned his Masters of Physical Therapy degree from the University of North Dakota in 1996. He worked in private practice physical therapy and, with Lynden Kurtz, has been a co-owner of ProRehab Physical & Occupational Therapy since 2001. Tom is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and Vestibular Disorders Association (VEDA).
Tom specializes in vestibular rehabilitation (vertigo/dizziness) and custom foot orthotics. He also treats the wide span of orthopedic issues and has received training in strain-counterstrain and manual spine techniques.
Tom and his wife, Jessica, have a daughter and a son and reside in Fargo.
See Tom discuss physical therapy issues on iHealthTube.com!!
Preventing Diabetic Foot Problems Treating Vertigo & Dizziness
How Physical Therapists Use Equipment What is Plantar Fasciitis?
Help for Pregnant & Postpartum Women What is Tendonitis?
Will Physical Therapy Help Osteoporosis? Can Physical Therapy Help Arthritis?
What Tom's patients have to say...
Tom is a very friendly and knowledgeable person. He never gave up on me and motivated me to really try. I always like the fact that he listens and if I need help doing something, he is always willing to give me ideas on how to do it easier. - Faye J.
My therapist, Tom, was very professional and I felt like he was very knowlegeable in what he was doing. - Jason S.
I dub Tom as a miracle worker. Thanks, Tom! - Nancy B.
I worked with Tom and he is wonderful!! I no longer have any pain! I would highly recommend (ProRehab) to anyone.
- Leann F.
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In 1999, Heather earned her Master's Degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Mary, Bismarck, ND and joined ProRehab in 2002. She earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of North Dakota in 2007.
Heather has developed a comprehensive osteoporosis program and is certified as a clinical instructor through the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). In 2006, she was chosen to head the Lordex Lumbar Spine System owned by ProRehab and was made partner in ProRehab Physical & Occupational Therapy with owners Lynden Kurtz & Tom Baumgartner in 2011.
Her specific areas of interest include treating spinal disorders using the Lordex system, osteoporosis, providing physical therapy for musculoskeletal dysfunctions and serving as a clinical instructor.
Heather lives in Fargo with her husband, Ryan, and their daughter Rayna.
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Heather graduated with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from the University of North Dakota and joined ProRehab in 2007.
Her interests lie in manual therapy, sports medicine, and neurological pathologies and rehabilitation. She is a member of the North Dakota Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and a member of the Orthopedic section.
Heather currently resides in Fargo.
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Mitch graduated with his Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from the University of NorthDakota in 2009. He treats a wide variety of orthopedic issues and is a member of the NorthDakota chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
Mitch's areas of interest include manual therapy techniques, sports medicine, and low back disorders.
Mitch and his wife, Jen, currently live in Fargo.
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Jennifer Rugg, PT, DPT 
Jennifer received her Masters of Physical Therapy from the University of North Dakota where she also earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2005 and joined ProRehab in 2010.
With almost ten years of experience working in outpatient orthopedic settings, Jennifer's areas of interest include manual therapy and musculoskeletal conditions. She works at ProRehab's main clinic and is the primary therapist for ProRehab's satellite clinics at Waterford at Harwood Groves and Edgewood Vista.
Jennifer and her husband, Mory, reside in Fargo.
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Jessica Baumgartner graduated from the University of North Dakota with a degree in Occupational Therapy in 1997.
She has extensive training in occupational rehabilitation, functional capacity evaluation (FCE), ergonomic assessments of workstations, work conditioning, hand rehabilitation and splinting. She also works as a school-based pediatric occupational therapist.
Jessica and her husband, Tom, have two children and live in Fargo.
See Jessica discuss occupational therapy issues on iHealthTube.com!!
Is your Work Station Ergonomically Correct? Job Injuries
Getting an Ergonimically Correct Work Station Evaluating your Work Station
Repetitive Activities Cause Harm Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Going Back to Work after Injury or Pain Being Lazy Hurts your Body
Functional Capacity Evaluation & Assessments Your Posture is Important
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Crystal Nelson, MS, OTR/L 
Crystal received her Masters of Occupational Therapy degree from the University of Mary, Bismarck, ND, in 2008 before joining ProRehab in 2010.
Crystals works with patients at our on-site clinic and our satellite clinics at Waterford at Harwood Groves and Edgewood Vista. Her areas of interest include independence and safety in the geriatric population, rehabilitation for the upper extremities, and physical agent modalities.
Crystal and her husband, Justin, reside in Fargo.
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Liz Fevig Hager, L.M.T., has been a licensed massage therapist since 2000 and is a professional member of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA). She offers a variety of services including Swedish massage for general relaxation, pregnancy and postnatal massage, deep tissue and trigger point work, neuromuscular therapy, geriatric massage, sports massage, and more.
Liz and her husband, Eric, live in Fargo with their two children.
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