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Katherine S. Niebuhr, DPT, PT, ATC

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(Katherine Sarah Kahler, DPT)

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Specializes in: Physical Therapy
Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems
226 Bluebell Road
Cedar Falls, IA 50613

Katherine S. Niebuhr, DPT, PT, ATC is a physical therapist in Cedar Falls, IA specializing in physical therapy. Katherine S. Niebuhr, DPT, PT, ATC is affiliated with UnityPoint Health and MercyOne.

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Office Locations

Address:

226 Bluebell Road
Cedar Falls, IA 50613

Address:

2351 Hudson Road Suite 164
Cedar Falls, IA 50614

Some issues Katherine S. Niebuhr, DPT, PT, ATC can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Katherine S. Niebuhr, DPT, PT, ATC for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Katherine S. Niebuhr, DPT, PT, ATC treated as a physical therapist in Cedar Falls, IA were rehabilitation, manual therapy and diagnostic evaluation.

diagnostic evaluation 46
manual therapy 107
rehabilitation 628

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Katherine S. Niebuhr, DPT, PT, ATC.

Gender
Male 8
Female 14
Age
85 and over
75 to 84 3
Less than 65
65 to 74 9

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Katherine S. Niebuhr, DPT, PT, ATC From 2016 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Katherine S. Niebuhr, DPT, PT, ATC treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension 26
High Cholesterol 28
Stroke
Ischemic Heart Disease 7
Depression 2
Chronic Kidney Disease 2
Asthma
Osteoporosis
Heart Failure
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Diabetes 1
Atrial Fibrillation
Dementia
Cancer

Education & Training

She has a state license in Iowa.

Licensed In: Iowa

Affiliations & Hospitals

Katherine S. Niebuhr, DPT, PT, ATC is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UnityPoint Health
MercyOne

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Biography

Ms. Katherine Kahler's specialty is physical therapy. Clinical interests for Ms. Kahler include musculoskeletal problems. Her professional affiliations include UnityPoint Health and MercyOne. Her practice in Cedar Falls, IA is open to new patients as reported by UnityPoint Health.

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