Karen joined Black Hills Orthopedic and Spine Center in 2006.  She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from the University of North Dakota.

She has received special training in the areas of osteoporosis prevention and management, postural dysfunction and restoration, exercises for the aging, manual therapy for the spine and extremities, mobilization with movement, TMJ, and myofascial release techniques.

Karen enjoys helping others through her community education classes on how to prevent osteoporosis and continue exercising with age.




Clinical Interests

• Postural dysfunction and restoration
• Mobilization with movement
• Osteoporosis prevention and management
• Exercises for the aging
• Manual therapy for the spine and extremities
• TMJ problems
• Myofascial release

 
Education & Specialized Training

• Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
• Specialized Training
  • Myokinematic Restoration – Postural Restoration Institute
  • Spinal & Peripheral Manual Therapy for the Upper/Lower Quarters - Mulligan Concept
  • Diagnosis and Treatment of Movement Impairment Syndromes - Shirley Sahrmann, PhD, PT, FAFTA
  • Geriatric Neurology - Carol Lewis PT, GCS, MSE, MPA, PhD
  • Australian approach to cervical spine and shoulder - Maitland manual therapy
  • The Pelvic Girdle - Richard Jackson, PT, OCS
  • Evaluation & treatment of craniomandibular & carniovertebral dysfunction - Rocabado Institute
  • Muscle energy and craniosacral therapy - The Upledger Institute 
   

State Licensure

• South Dakota