THERAPISTS

Jeffrey J. Zimmerman, PT
MPT, MS, OCS, ATC, CSCS
Mr. Zimmerman, owner and physical therapist is the only board certified orthopedic specialist in the state of Nebraska who is also an Athletic Trainer (ATC) and Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).  He earned his specialization in orthopedic physical therapy in 2003 and has a special interest in back injuries, shoulder rehab, and throwing athletes.

Mr. Zimmerman earned his BS and MS in Athletic Training/Exercise Science at the University of Iowa. He received his Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) from St. Ambrose University in 1996. He became a certified athletic trainer (ATC) in 1991 and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) in 2001. He has had the pleasure of teaching students, athletic trainers and other physical therapists since 1993.

Eric J. Pinkall, PT
MPT, PRC
Mr. Pinkall is an experienced physical therapist with a special interest in postural asymmetries and their influence on pain and injury.  He utilizes an integrative approach and was awarded an advanced certification in Postural Restoration the Postural Restoration Institute in 2009.  He is adept in treatment of many types of conditions, but specializes in treatment of the low back, hip, and knee.

Mr. Pinkall graduated from Midland College in 1990 with a B.S. in Natural Science and a minor in physics. He earned his Masters degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 1993. He has been a clinical instructor for physical therapy students since 1995, and has pursued a large variety of continuing education opportunities to compliment his clinical experience.  

Bradley B. Yotty, PT
DPT, ATC, CSCS
Mr. Yotty has a strong background in both athletic training and physical therapy, with sideline experience covering college football and soccer.  This on-the-field experience, combined with his credential as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, have provided him with an outstanding foundation to rehabilitate and return athletes to the field of play—from the moment of injury to the first play back. 

Mr. Yotty earned his BA in Athletic Training at Coe College in Cedar Rapids, IA in 2005. He received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from St. Ambrose University in 2007. He became a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) in 2005 and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) in 2004. He is looking to become board certified as a Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS) in the coming year. He was also an adjunct faculty member in Kinesiology at St. Ambrose University in 2009. He has a special interest in foot and knee injuries.

Heartland Seminars
Together, Jeff and Jacque Zimmerman founded Heartland Seminars, Inc. in 2005.  Heartland Seminars is a continuing education company for physical therapists and athletic trainers.  Through this company, Jeff has been teaching other physical therapists about his innovative approach to treatment of low back pain. His course is entitled “An Eclectic Approach to Treatment of Low Back Pain”.  Visit HeartlandSeminars.com for more information.