Rock Island Physical Therapy

08/05/2025

Ready to rekindle your passion for helping others and make a real impact? Here at Rock Island, we value growth, learning, and serving our community.

We are looking to hire a full-time Physical Therapist!

For more information, call 318-513-3008 or email troy@rockislandpt.com

08/04/2025

Okay, the summer has been busy at Rock Island PT. Over the next few weeks, I’ll be catching up on a few of the happenings. First on the list….

Farewell Madison Hetzler! Thank you for being such a blessing to us and those we have served over the last year and a half. We wish you and Jackson all the best and can’t blame you for following him to Georgia. Thank you for the kind words about your time with us. Farewell until the Ruston vacuum cleaner sucks you back!

This is what Madison had to say about her experience at Rock Island PT:

"Prior to working at RIPT the routine of going to work and just simply doing “my job” had taken over, RIPT has rekindled my desire for learning and investing in my career to better serve the community. My time at RIPT has been a blessing, it’s helped develop me into a confident well-rounded clinician with a curiosity and desire to continue to grow and learn throughout my career." -Madison Hetzler, DPT and former RIPT Rock Star

05/27/2025

Remembering our veterans and their families this Memorial Day. Thank you for your sacrifices.

Last year I read two great books on WWII.

“The Rifle” by Andrew Biggio and “All
The Galiant Men” by Donald Stratton.

I highly recommend them both. A repeated theme that blew me away was how many veterans jumped back into life after experiencing so much and found healing in serving their families and communities.

Thank you for teaching us how important it is to find purpose in serving others.

05/11/2025

Jack Edwards!
Thank you for using your humble, joyful and teachable super powers with us the last year. You are the fifth patient centered super hero from this clinic off to PT school in 4 years and we are so proud of you!

03/23/2025

Back in the Saddle
It’s a phrase used figuratively to describe getting back to something you haven’t been doing.

In this case it’s literal.

For the first time back in the saddle after a big crash last June. There was a little fear to overcome rolling off the Hub on the yellow jacket trail.

It makes sense. Injuries hurt and are costly. No matter what the injury is there is always a little fear mixed in with the active steps toward recover.

Some of you are fearless. In the clinic I see you each week face your fears and persevere in hope.

You inspire me and remind me that hope is more powerful than fear.

In fact, hope is the most powerful ingredient in recovery.

To our patients. Thank you for daily reminding me!

03/09/2025

So thankful to serve others alongside this dynamicmic duo over the last few years.

Congrats to Brogan and Katie on graduating LA Tech and heading on to PT school.

Acts 17:26 reminds me our coming and going is not random. It’s humbling to see how God has provided others to serve alongside in the mission of helping others Hurt Less, Move Better and Live More.

Looking forward to the future!

Thank you both!

09/24/2024

Proud to be a sponsor of RPAR and looking forward to some good years ahead!

We are excited to welcome Rock Island Physical Therapy as one of our new official sponsors here at the Ruston Sports Complex! 🏆

Their support will help us continue to provide top-notch experiences for athletes, teams, and fans⚾

Be sure to check them out here in Ruston!

09/09/2024

It's a humbling task to try and help those struggling with pain and limitation. I'm excited to collaborate with Strategic Counseling Services as we learn together on helping those we serve hurtless, move better, and live more.

If your a PT, counselor or other healthcare working and can break free next Friday September 20th come join us.

09/02/2024

Happy Labor Day!

We are thankful to God for rest and for good work on this Labor Day! We love working to help our patients hurtless, move better and live more. That is why we exist.

And because of it we are growing and have a current need for one full time Patient Support Leader and one full time Physical Therapist.

Email a resume to troy@rockislandpt.com to apply.

Please forward this one to anyone you know who may be interested.

07/22/2024

Join me in congratulating Shaye Johnson on her last week at Rock Island PT. We are so excited to announce that she has been accepted to PT School in Monroe and will be starting this fall. This is a huge accomplishment and a testament to her dedication and hard work.

Shaye has been an a super star at Rock Island Physical Therapy and has a bright future. We could not be prouder to see her pursue her passion and take this next big step!

We have officially declared July 26th as "Shaye Day" at Rock Island PT. Join us in celebrating her last day and remember to wish her all the best!

A few words from Shaye are below:
“The mentorship I received while working at Rock Island Physical Therapy along with the diverse patient population has allowed me to grow in my communication skills, how to provide quality care to those in need, and has helped me become better prepared for physical therapy school. Thank you for the opportunity to work with you all and I will cherish the relationships and words of encouragement throughout my time at RIPT. Rock Island Physical Therapy will forever hold a special place in my heart!”

07/19/2024

We value patient centered care!

No two people are the same or the problems they face. That's why individualized Physical Therapy from the same therapist allows the therapist to develop a very specific approach to YOUR treatment, helping you recover more quickly and more completely 🤗

07/18/2024

Thoracic mobility. It's often the overlooked link between neck pain and low back pain, especially if our pain isn't responding to local treatment directed at the neck and low back.

At Rock Island PT we are committed to assessing carefully and problem solving with you on every visit for the most complete recovery possible. We do it because we know it's not easy living with pain.

Wondering if your mid back stiffness is causing your neck or low back pain?

Call us today for an appointment! 318-513-3008