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TrueNorth Upper Extremity & Orthopedic Specialists

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TrueNorth Upper Extremity & Orthopedic Specialists

Occupational Therapy Rick grew up on a wheat farm on the plains of western Kansas learning the values of hard-work, teamwork and compassion.

He always enjoyed his time spent in areas that had what western Kansas didn’t: hills, trees and water. He has since developed a love of the mountains. With over 25 years of experience, he has spent his career specializing in the treatment of hand and upper extremity conditions. Rick is one of just a handful of fellowship-trained hand therapists in the country, completing a rigorous upper extremity fellowship through Baylor School of Medicine and Texas Women’s University in Houston, TX. Taught by surgeons and therapists, it provided instruction on clinical care from all perspectives. He also observed many surgical procedures and performed rounds with physicians to enhance his knowledge of the care provided before clients are referred to therapy. Rick earned advanced practice training and certifications in hand and upper extremity care (CHT) in 2000 and lymphedema (CLT) in 2008. He also returned to school in 2010 to earn his post professional doctorate in occupational therapy with an emphasis in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation. He has been privileged to be an invited speaker at numerous local, state and national conferences and has been a peer reviewer for the Journal of Hand Surgery. He has also published the lead article in the Journal of Hand Therapy reviewing the use of joint mobilization in the treatment of upper extremity conditions. Additionally, he has also been a chapter editor for the last two editions of the American Society of Hand Therapists CHT review book. His career has focused on hand and upper extremity conditions as well as work injury management and rehab, lymphedema management, custom splint/orthotic fabrication and rehab management. He has also contracted with numerous facilities around the country to provide rehab services learning best practices along the way. Rick enjoys incorporating research into the care of his clients to achieve the best outcomes and loves to team with them to help meet their goals in a compassionate and caring environment. He has participated in local, national and international mission trips and was invited to China as a consultant until Covid interrupted. He also has a loves spending time with his rescue dog, Claire, a Catahoula Leopard Dog, and enjoys taking her on his outdoor adventures.

11/07/2025

FAQ Friday

Our PT's can help your spine!

11/06/2025

If you’ve ever woken up with a stiff, aching neck that lingers for days—or even weeks—you’re not alone. Neck pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal problems worldwide, as more than 3,500 people out of every 100,000 have it at any given time. In addition, nearly half of all individual...

11/05/2025

Wellness Wednesday

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10/31/2025

Happy Halloween!

10/29/2025

Easily Prevent Kneecap Pain

Kneecap pain, commonly referred to as patellofemoral pain, impacts 20% of the active population each year. Many experience it with walking, running, going up/downstairs, or standing up from a chair. This month, we have three good exercises to help keep your knee stable and reduce the risk of experiencing kneecap pain.
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10/24/2025

FAQ Friday

PT helps knees!

10/23/2025

10/22/2025

Wellness Wednesday

Did you know there are different types of hunger?

10/17/2025

FAQ Friday

Want a plan to reduce your discomfort? Ask our PT's today!

10/16/2025

Every second, an older adult suffers from a fall, with 37 million falls occurring in the U.S. each year. This makes falls the 7th leading cause of death overall and the #1 leading cause of injury-related death among people over 65. Beyond the statistics, falls don’t just damage the body. They can ...

10/15/2025

Wellness Wednesday

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10/10/2025

FAQ Friday

Our PT's are experts at helping relieve the pain of pinched nerves. Ask us about it today!

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185 Commons Loop Suite D
Kalispell, MT
59901

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	7am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	7am - 5pm
Friday	7am - 3pm

Website

http://TrueNorthHandAndOrtho.com/

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