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TeamWork Rehab is devoted to patient-focused care. We feel it is imperative that patients have a positive experience from the moment they arrive at one of our three convenient locations including Hillsboro, Litchfield or Nokomis.

Our successful outcomes show that when a patient feels comfortable with their care provider and treatment surroundings, as well as their billing and insurance matters, they are more likely to stay current with appointments and committed to their treatment.

Our Services
TeamWork Rehab offers exceptional patient care, delivered by a team of highly-qualified therapists and assistants. Our devoted team works closely with our patients to evaluate their needs and create a customized treatment plan to manage pain and promote healing, while providing the highest quality care as prescribed by their physician.

Our therapy programs include:
Aquatics
Cardiac Rehab Phase III
Chronic and Acute Lower Back Pain
Custom Splint Application
Geriatric
Hand Therapy
Headache Management
Myofacial Release
Occupational Therapy
Orthotics
Sports Rehabilitation
Total Joint Program
Vestibular Program
Work Conditioning Evaluations and Treat

Meet Our Team
TeamWork Rehab is the Physical Therapy division of Hillsboro Area Hospital. Our team of highly qualified and specialty trained therapists use the latest advances in technology and a holistic approach to care. Our main priority is to help patients reach optimum health and that means getting back to the business of living well, working effectively or playing at the top of their game.

Chris Whitten, MPT, ATC
• Director of Rehabilitation for TeamWork Rehab
• Responsible for all rehabilitation programs at
Hillsboro Area Hospital
• Active member of the patient care team
• Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from
Southern Illinois University
• Masters of Physical Therapy from
Northwestern University

Andy Kamp, PT
• Involved in the TeamWork out-patient program
• Provides therapy for the in-patient population
• Physical Therapy degree from The University of Findley
in Ohio
• Engages in on-going research specific to the field of
physical therapy
is the Physical Therapy division of Hillsboro

Abby Eddington, PT
• Physical Therapist and Manager of Acute, Skilled
and Homecare Physical and Occupational Therapy
• Conducts physical therapy evaluations and
provides treatments
• Involved in discharge planning, fall prevention
education and wound care
• Bachelor's degree in Science and Physical
Therapy from Bradley University

Jessica Frerichs, PT
• Manager of the out-patient Therapy Program
• Responsible for maintaining departmental operations
• Evaluates and treats orthopedic, geriatric, pediatric
and neurological patients
• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from
Maryville University
• Certified in Aquatic Therapy

Angela Legendre, MS, OTR/L
• Occupational Therapist with TeamWork Rehab
• Evaluates and treats patients in the in-patient setting,
at the out-patient clinics, and for the home
health program
• Bachelor's degree of Science in Occupational Therapy
from McKendree College
• Master of Science in Occupational Therapy degree
from Washington University School of Medicine

Kris Taylor, PTA
• Physical Therapist Assistant
• Responsible for caring and treating each patient to
ensure their rehabilitation has the best possible outcome
• Physical Therapist Assistant degree from Belleville
Area College

Lacy Suslee, PTA
• Physical Therapist Assistant
• Treatment areas include acute care, skilled care,
out-patient and home-care
• Associate's degree in Applied Science for Physical
Therapy from Lake Land College

Amber Taylor, PT
• Serves patients in the TeamWork out-patient
departments
• Provides therapy for the in-patient population
• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy from
Maryville University

Melissa VanGiesen, MS, ATC
• Athletic Trainer
• Responsible for and specializes in injury and illness
prevention, assessment, treatments and rehabilitation
for all physically active people
• Bachelor of Arts degree in Physical Education-
Management from Blackburn College
• Master of Science degree in Kinesiology and Recreation
from Illinois State University

Mary Myers, COTA
• Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Responsible for providing treatments to patients in
acute care, skilled care, out-patient and home-care
• Associate of Science degree from Lincoln Land
Community College

Sue Eickhoff, PTA
• Physical Therapist Assistant
• Provides physical therapy services to acute, skilled
and home-care patients
• Graduate from Belleville Area College
• Member of the American Physical Therapy Association
with membership to the Geriatric and Home
Health Sections

Lahys Altenberger, PTA
• Physical Therapist Assistant
• Responsible for the health and well being of physical
therapy patients
• Associate Degree of Applied Science in Physical Therapy
from Lincoln Land Community College
• Certified in Aquatic Therapy and Rehabilitation

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