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.
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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.
Dec-2024
I have the seen a handful of physical therapists in my life and Debra is by far the most experienced, caring and best therapist I know. I would reccomend her for all physical therapy needs.
Dec-2024
She really knows her stuff and makes sure to explain everything so you understand. Very nice.
Oct-2024
She is doing an amazing job! I would recommend her to family and friends.
Sep-2024
She works for me very well. We are a team.
Apr-2024
Excellent therapist with several years of experience
Apr-2024
Deb did a great job of explaining what was done in my surgery and what to expect in recovery. I look forward to working with her in the coming weeks
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.
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.
I have the seen a handful of physical therapists in my life and Debra is by far the most experienced, caring and best therapist I know. I would reccomend her for all physical therapy needs.
She really knows her stuff and makes sure to explain everything so you understand. Very nice.
She is doing an amazing job! I would recommend her to family and friends.
She works for me very well. We are a team.
Excellent therapist with several years of experience
Deb did a great job of explaining what was done in my surgery and what to expect in recovery. I look forward to working with her in the coming weeks