I attended high school at Winnebago Lutheran Academy and participated in volleyball, basketball and softball. It was during high school that I really began to appreciate the intricate design of the human body. My interest in anatomy and physiology along with my love for sports paved the road for my career in physical therapy. After high school I attended Carroll College where I again played volleyball and softball and obtained my Bachelor of Science followed by my Doctorate in Physical Therapy.

Throughout graduate school I was privileged to gain experience in treating patients with various orthopedic, pulmonary, and neurological conditions. I also worked with patients and aided in designing rehabilitation programs in more specialized areas such as traumatic brain injury, pediatrics, and patients who had undergone amputations. During the course of these experiences, I quickly learned that my true desire was to work with outpatient orthopedics. I enjoy the challenge of weighing out the various findings, during an evaluation to determine the underlying cause of one's symptoms. Once discovered, I take pride in designing creative rehabilitation programs specific to the individual I am working with and the activities he or she needs to return to.

One important lesson I've learned over the years is that the learning process is never complete in this profession due to new technology and treatment concepts. For this reason, I look forward to enhancing my knowledge and skills for the sake of my patients. I empathize with my patients' desire to return to their previous level of function as quickly as possible and will therefore take on the responsibility of making the rehabilitation process successful and memorable.

Jessica Grede
D.P.T.


A career of helping others.