Debra Rodgers-Olson, MHS, PT, CLWCT received her Master of Health Science (MHS) from the University of Indianapolis. Most of her initial years of practice were in the acute care/hospital setting. She has practiced in many settings including acute care/trauma, long term care and out-patient orthopaedics. Clinically, her skills and practice range from acute care/trauma, pediatrics, geriatrics, acute orthopaedics, neurological and wound care. Deb recently added lymphedema care to her clinical skills.
Debra Rodgers-Olson, MHS, PT, CLWCT received her Master of Health Science (MHS) from the University of Indianapolis. Most of her initial years of practice were in the acute care/hospital setting. She has practiced in many settings including acute care/trauma, long term care and out-patient orthopaedics. Clinically, her skills and practice range from acute care/trauma, pediatrics, geriatrics, acute orthopaedics, neurological and wound care. Deb recently added lymphedema care to her clinical skills.
The reviews listed below were collected independently of Prairie Orthopaedic & Plastic Surgery through rater8. Each review represents an authentic and verified patient experience.
Debra's explanation, expectation, and affirmation are greatly appreciated. After my total knee replacement everything hurt, so knowing what I was doing, why I was doing it, and knowing what results to expect from it, all while being reassured that my knee will get better has made this difficult process something that I actually look forward to.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Very happy with Deb! She takes time to explain everything and listens carefully to her patients! Highly recommend!
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Deb is fantastic!! She really knows what she’s doing and talking about. She does what is best for you!!
(5 months ago)
Feb-2026
Thank you! I appreciate everything you do.
(6 months ago)
Jan-2026
She’s the best!!!
(10 months ago)
Sep-2025
Debra is a great physical therapist with decades of experience!
(11 months ago)
Sep-2025
Very attentive
(12 months ago)
Aug-2025
Debra knows her job, I am blessed to have her on my team. Will continue to see her to help get my leg well
(1 year ago)
Aug-2025
She understands what I need to get back where I was.
(1 year ago)
Jul-2025
Telling a patient you can't help them until they lose weight is unproductive and obviously hurtful. If you are unwilling to work on larger patients, inform them from the outset rather than wasting their time.
Debra Rodgers-Olson, MHS, PT, CLWCT comes from a larger military family of six girls. She moved quite a bit as a child until her parents settled and retired in upstate New York. Deb received her Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy from Daemen College in Buffalo, NY in 1985. She moved to Indiana where she practiced until 2018. In 1988 she married Terry Olson, a physical therapist also working here at Prairie Orthopaedic & Plastic Surgery.
In 2004 she received her Master of Health Science (MHS) from the University of Indianapolis. Most of her initial years of practice were in the acute care/hospital setting. She has practiced in many settings including acute care/trauma, long term care and out-patient orthopaedics. She has held managerial roles in all settings. Clinically, her skills and practice range from acute care/trauma, pediatrics, geriatrics, acute orthopaedics, neurological and wound care. Deb recently added lymphedema care to her clinical skills.
Outside of therapy work, Deb enjoys exercising, martial arts, shooting, gardening, home improvement projects, crafting of all kinds, and travel. Any other time, she enjoys time with her nine grandchildren.
Debra's explanation, expectation, and affirmation are greatly appreciated. After my total knee replacement everything hurt, so knowing what I was doing, why I was doing it, and knowing what results to expect from it, all while being reassured that my knee will get better has made this difficult process something that I actually look forward to.
Very happy with Deb! She takes time to explain everything and listens carefully to her patients! Highly recommend!
Deb is fantastic!! She really knows what she’s doing and talking about. She does what is best for you!!
Thank you! I appreciate everything you do.
She’s the best!!!
Debra is a great physical therapist with decades of experience!
Very attentive
Debra knows her job, I am blessed to have her on my team. Will continue to see her to help get my leg well
She understands what I need to get back where I was.
Telling a patient you can't help them until they lose weight is unproductive and obviously hurtful. If you are unwilling to work on larger patients, inform them from the outset rather than wasting their time.