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Left to Right: Matt Miller, Karen Brown, and Val Foland. 


Karen Brown, PT Print

Karen received her Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). She has practiced in acute care, long term care, home health and outpatient care.  Her extensive continuing education is strong in the areas of orthopedics, manual therapy, and industrial health as well as health care management. She is certified by Sole Supports as a custom orthotics fitter. She is qualified to perform, and highly experienced in, functional capacity testing.  Within the field of orthopedics, Karen's areas of special interest are foot/ankle, headaches, and pediatrics. She also is the physical therapist for Good Samaritan Health Care Center and Alliance Public Schools.

Professional Affiliations:  Karen has served on the Nebraska Board of Physical Therapy, the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy, and is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (Orthopedic, Sports and Private Practice Sections) and the Nebraska Physical Therapy Association. She is a long-time member of the clinical faculties of UNMC and Creighton University, with a passion for educating professional PT students.

Karen and her husband enjoy spending time with their grown children and their families. Hobbies include gardening, camping, hiking, snow skiing, reading, and writing. Karen is active in the women's ministries of her church and serves on the board of directors for Habitat for Humanity of Box Butte County.

 
Valerie Foland, PT Print

Val received her Master's Degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Findlay in Ohio. This degree was preceded by a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln  and a Physical Therapist Assistant Associate Degree from Northeast Community College in Norfolk, NE. She is also certified in Aquatic Therapy by the International Council for Aquatic Therapy and Rehabilitation .  Within her strong orthopedic education, Val has a special interest in treating pathologies of the shoulder and knee. She is currently completing a series of courses addressing postural dysfunction from the Postural Restoration Institute in Lincoln, NE. 

Professional affiliations:  American Physical Therapy Association (Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy Sections), Nebraska Physical Therapy Association, and The Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Val lists her hobbies as cycling, walking, hiking, reading, traveling, trying all types of spicy food, and drinking strong coffee!

 
Matthew Miller, PT, OCS Print

A native of eastern Wyoming, Matt received his Master's Degree in Physical Therapy from the University of North Dakota. Since his graduation in 1994, Matt has worked in multiple patient care settings, including acute care, long term care and outpatient care. Matt's extensive and ongoing education in orthopedic physical therapy is demonstrated in the excellent outcomes of his patients.  Matt obtained OCS certification in June, 2009.  Within his strong orthopedic repertoire, Matt's special interest lies in the treatment of low back and sacroiliac (SI) pain and dysfunction. 

Professional affiliations: American Physical Therapy Association (Orthopedic Section), Nebraska Physical Therapy Association.

Matt commutes to Alliance 4 days a week, from Gering, where he enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons. Don't be surprised to see Matt hiking or mountain biking in the great outdoors!