Patients who undergo treatment at Orthopaedic Surgical Consultants often follow up with physical rehabilitation at OSC Physical Therapy, just next door to our office in Merrillville, Indiana.
OSC Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation is a physio clinic that has qualified physical therapists who focus on joint motion, muscle strength and endurance, function of the heart and lungs, and performance of activities required in daily living, among other responsibilities.
The therapists at OSC PT work with patients who have:
- Back injuries
- Knee injuries (ACL, MCL, PCL, Meniscus tear)
- Ankle/foot injuries (fractures, sprains/strains, torn ligaments, plantar fasciitis)
- Shoulder injuries
- Elbow injuries
- Hand/wrist injuries
- Total hip arthroplasty
- Total knee arthroplasty
Meet Our Physical Therapists
Joyce Youngbrandt, PT
Joyce Youngbrandt has enjoyed working as a physical therapist since 1986. She has held positions as school physical therapist, home health physical therapist, and athletic trainer.
Joyce earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees in Physical Education/Health and Athletic Training/Sports Medicine at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and she further earned a degree in Physical Therapy at the Northwestern University Medical Center in Chicago.
In addition to her extensive experience in sports therapy, hand therapy, and home-based physical therapy, Joyce has served as a guest lecturer on the topic of physical therapy at Marquette University, Governors State University, and Valparaiso University. She has also been a clinical instructor at the Hammond Clinic and Christ Hospital Medical Center.
She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, the Chicagoland Pelvic Floor Journal Club, and the National Athletic Trainers’ Association.
Debbie Novak , Clinic Administrator
Debbie Novak is the epicenter of our Physical Therapy team. She is responsible for scheduling appointments for new and existing patients, maintaining all computer records, compiling reports, and working closely with OSC’s doctors and staff.
Debbie has been working in physical therapy clinics for over 15 years, and she is enjoying the wonderful opportunity in working at Orthopaedic Surgical Consultants.
Physical Therapists in Merrillville, Indiana
Whether recovering from an injury or seeking therapy to reduce pain and regain your strength and mobility following orthopaedic surgery, working with the dedicated therapists at OSC Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation can be a rewarding experience. For more information, call us at (219) 648-2041 or ask your primary care physician for a referral for physical therapy.