Treatment
Outpatient therapy is available for patients who have moderate to severe physical limitations and who can travel to receive care. Back, soft tissue, sports medicine, neurologic, women's health, fibromyalgia and work related injuries are the most frequent ailments referred to outpatient therapy.
Other ailments commonly treated in an outpatient setting include:
- Spinal dysfunction
- Chronic pain
- Pain from motor vehicle accidents or other trauma
- Cumulative trauma disorders such as carpal tunnel syndrome
- Hand injuries, surgeries or splinting needs
- Joint replacement and revisions, (Most common total hip or knee surgeries)
- Nerve injuries
- Amputations
- Sprains and strains
- Soft tissue disorders
- Vestibular disorders (Dizziness)
- Rotator cuff repair
- Fractures
To meet our goal Genesis Physical Rehabilitation at King Plaza provides our patients with the most up-to-date therapeutic services and help the patient return to either their prior level of functioning or to increase their level of functioning. The center provides outpatient physical therapy and outpatient occupational therapy. All of the services are provided by highly educated physical therapists and occupational therapists. All of our therapists stay abreast of the latest techniques and technology in their respective fields by regularly attending continuing education courses. The therapists are supported by a friendly staff of administrative assistants. Genesis Physical Rehabilitation at King Plaza also offers their patients services and support through the GMC-Illini campus.
Please allow our facility to serve all of your outpatient physical therapy and outpatient occupational therapy needs. We offer convenient hours from 7 A.M. to 7 P.M. Monday thru Friday. Please contact us at 309-764-3018 with any questions about any of our programs.
Staff
Kathryn Ellsworth, PT, OCS
Title: Physical Therapist and Clinic Supervisor for Crow Valley and King Plaza
School and Year of Graduation: Buena Vista College 1995; St. Ambrose University MPT 1998
Specialization/Certification: Kathryn earned her Board Certification in Orthopedics from the American Physical Therapy Association in 2006 and is currently completing her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at St. Ambrose University. Kathryn is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association, including the Orthopedic section of the APTA.
Community/Recreational Activities: Kathryn grew up in Knoxville, Iowa and now resides in Blue Grass, Iowa with her husband and three boys. She enjoys spending her free time with her family, bicycling, camping and traveling.
Justin Hillebrand, DPT
Title: Physical Therapist
School and Year of Graduation: Loras College, 2007 BA in Sports Science; Clark College DPT
Community/Recreational Activities: Justin was born and raised in Dyersville, IA and currently live in Bettendorf, IA. When not working at Genesis, I enjoy spending time out in nature either hunting or fishing. Other hobbies of mine include attending classic rock concerts and enjoying Hawkeye football.
Josh Gosnell, PT
Title: Physical Therapist
School and Year of Graduation: Clarke College 2001, MPT
Specialization/Certification: Josh was involved in a car accident where he had to undergo 6 months of physical therapy before being able to return to normal activities. Through this experience Josh choose to become a physical therapist.
Community/Recreational Activities: Outside of work Josh enjoys spending time with his wife and their two sons.
Mike Green, PTA
Title: Physical Therapist Assistant
School and Year of Graduation: St. Ambrose University, 2001 BS; Black Hawk College, PTA
Community/Recreational Activities: Mike grew up in Cherokee, Iowa and now lives in Davenport, Iowa with his wife and son. He enjoys spending time with family and friends and playing golf.
Mark Pischke OTR/L, CHT
Title: Occupational Therapist
School and Year of Graduation: St. Ambrose University, 2001 OT
Specialization/Certification: Mark became a Board Certified Hand Therapist and has been practicing in orthopedic hand and upper extremity rehabilitation. Mark is certified in the ASTYM system and enjoys treating all cumulative trauma disorders and surgical repairs of the hand and wrist.
Community/Recreational Activities: Outside of work, Mark enjoys playing golf.
