Rehabilitation Services

Helping you heal, move and regain the lifestyle you desire

Location

Prowers Medical Center Rehabilitation
401 Kendall Drive
Lamar, CO  81052
Phone/Appointments:
719-336-6728
Fax: 719-336-7221

Our rehabilitation services team helps people recover from surgeries, heart events, illnesses and injuries with an end goal of reaching each individual’s maximum potential. Our rehab department offers acute, swing bed, home health and outpatient services.

Prowers Medical Center is proud to offer comprehensive rehabilitation services in a 2,500-square-foot gymnasium. This space allows patients to move comfortably and receive skilled therapeutic intervention from certified occupational and physical therapists. In addition to our large gymnasium, private treatment rooms are available to ensure patient confidentiality and modesty.

The rehab team consists of doctorate trained physical therapists, a masters-level occupational therapist and a masters-level speech-language pathologist. Team members hold certifications in blood flow restriction therapy, dry needling, functional capacity evaluations, athletic training, advanced musculoskeletal physical therapy and lymphedema management. Many therapists are bilingual. The rehabilitation department provides over 12,000 visits annually.

Therapy is provided for the following common needs, among others:

  • Orthopedic injuries and conditions in the spine, shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, ankle and foot

  • Sports medicine

  • Communication disorders including cognition, speaking, understanding and hearing

  • Wound care

  • Workers’ comp

  • Chronic headaches

  • Vestibular rehab

  • Hand therapy

  • Swallowing/voice difficulties

  • Lymphedema

  • Neurological disease such as MS, Parkinson’s and traumatic brain injury

  • Adaptive equipment training

  • Home/office accessibility assessment

Most insurance plans are accepted including Medicare, Medicaid, CICP and CHP+. The focus of Rehabilitation Services is on movement, healing and regaining the lifestyle you desire. Let us help you reach your potential.

About Total Joint Replacements

Are you interested in learning more about total joint replacement surgery at Prowers Medical Center? Check out our guide below.

Total Joint Replacement Guide

“The entire staff is awesome. From admissions to prep to surgery and recovery. Everyone was part of a dedicated, compassionate team who cared for me in the most professional manner. I also need to mention the nurses on Med/Surg and the physical therapists. I would heartily recommend PMC and its staff to anyone considering hip or knee surgery.”

Knee Surgery Patient, at Prowers Medical Center

Meet the Rehab Team

Lori is originally from Lamar, CO and earned her AAS degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant in 1995 from Colby Community College, Colby, KS. She has been employed by Prowers Medical Center since November 2005. Lori enjoys working with the geriatric population. She is married to Dan Denman and they have two daughters, Kristen Martinez and Ashleigh Denman. Lori loves “projects” and considers herself a part-time DIY-er, meaning that some projects never get done. She also enjoys reading, gardening, interior design, walking and spending time with her family (both two and four legged).

Nick graduated from Utah State University in 2006 with his Bachelor’s degree in Pre-Physical Therapy and his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from A.T. Still University, Mesa, AZ in 2010. He is originally from Springville, UT and joined the Rehabilitation Team at Prowers Medical Center in October 2010. Nick has certification to perform Therapeutic Dry Needling, Blood Flow Restriction training, Functional Capacity Evaluations, custom orthotic fitting, and has received training in the use of the SFMA (selective functional movement assessment).  He enjoys the outdoors and coaching community youth soccer leagues.

Ramona is originally from Holly, CO and graduated from Holly High School in 1996 and Lamar Community College in 1999. She has worked at PMC since December 2006. She is married to Juan Moreno and has three wonderful children: Marina, Juan and Omar. She enjoys reading and playing indoor and outdoor soccer and volleyball. She also enjoys attending her children’s soccer and softball.

Jamie was born and raised in Lamar, CO and graduated from Lamar High School in 1999. She was employed as a dental assistant for 18 years before she joined the PMC Rehab Team in August 2019.  She is married to Ricky Owens and has two children, Saige and Cason.  Jamie likes animals and enjoys reading, being outdoors, riding ATVs, fishing, and spending time with her family.

Karassa is originally from Hays, Kansas. She spent two years in Garden City working on her AAS Pre Athletic Training and playing soccer at Garden City Community College. Once finished with her education in Garden City, Karassa returned to Hays where she received her Bachelor’s in Biology Pre Physical Therapy from Fort Hays State University. Karassa completed her education at Colby Community College earning her AAS degree for Physical Therapist Assistant. While a student at CCC she received additional training in IASTM and cupping. When she is not working, Karassa enjoys participating in soccer, basketball and volleyball. Since moving to Lamar she has also enjoyed helping in coaching youth soccer.

Darren earned his undergraduate degree at Brigham Young University, Provo, UT in 2002 and his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT in 2005. He is originally from San Jose, CA and joined the Prowers Medical Center team in August 2005. He is married to Amber Hall and they have five children Abby, Brooklyn, Jace, Colby and Izzy. His clinic specialties include orthopedics and sport-specific training. He is also a certified Athletic Trainer and has extensive training in sports medicine including on-site athletic coverage. He enjoys wake surfing, hunting, fishing and volleyball. Darren is currently the head volleyball coach at Lamar High School.

Jared is originally from Lamar, CO. He earned his AAS for Physical Therapist Assistant from Pueblo Community College in 2010. Jared’s education did not stop there. He continued on to become a Certified Personal Trainer, First Responder, as well as a Certified Clinical Instructor for Arapahoe Community College. The majority of Jared’s experience consists of orthopedic outpatient rehabilitation. He has had the opportunity to provide physical therapy to professional mountain bikers, high level skiers and collegiate athletes. He is excited to bring his dynamic and functional training experience to the fine people of Lamar and the surrounding area. In his spare time, Jared enjoys working on his house, cycling, and camping adventures with his dog, Gracie.

Tasha is originally from Blue Earth, MN. She earned her AAS degree for Physical Therapist Assistant from Riverland Community College, Albert Lea, MN and holds a certification in the state of Colorado. Tasha graduated from Adams State University with her BA in Business Administration in May 2009. She has received the PTA Recognition of Advanced Proficiency in Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy. Tasha is also trained in Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Technique and received certification in using the tools. In addition, Tasha is the Cultural Competency Advisory Committee Chair at PMC. Her clinical expertise and training includes sports medicine, manual therapy and orthopedics. She has been a part of the Prowers Medical Center Rehabilitation team since 1996. Tasha enjoys all sports and outdoor activities.

Rebecca is originally from Brush, Colorado. She earned her AAS degree Physical Therapist Assistant from Pima Medical Institute in Denver, Colorado. Rebecca graduated from Concordia University in Seward, Nebraska with her BA in Biology. Through her clinical experiences she was able to work in orthopedic outpatient, women’s health, and inpatient settings throughout the Denver area. She has completed educational coursework in Functional Manual Therapy – Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation. In Rebecca’s spare time she enjoys anything to do with the outdoors, cycling, and crafting.