You may have seen a new face around the clinics lately... We are very happy to welcome Emily Petz, PTA to the Premier family. Random Emily facts: she hails from West Point, NE; her nickname is "speedy" from being a track superstar; she's a total absolute daddy's girl.  When asked what things she loves the most she listed running, swimming, Chinese food, & Husker football. Since she listed the Huskers in her top 4 of all favorite things, we [...]

Hand Therapy Week June 1-5, 2015  Fracture Friday!! Unfortunately, there are many bones to break in the arm.  We have seen everything from a fracture in the humerus (your upper arm bone) to fractures in both forearm bones- the radius and ulna, to wrist bone fractures, and breaks in the hand and fingers.  Fortunately, bones heal in a fairly consistent manner: Inflammatory phase- These are the first 3-5 days following a fracture.  Blood moves to the area to [...]