Meet Our Staff
We are dedicated to creating individualized programs to meet each patient's personalized goals. Our programs are designed to limit pain, promote mobility and strength, and restore a patient's abilities from basic movements to complex daily activities.
At Kapper Physical Therapy our staff of highly skilled and experienced therapists join cooperatively with you and your doctor to achieve your rehabilitation goals. We communicate with your physician regularly to ensure effective and efficient outcomes.
Ed Kapper has over 20 years of experience in physical therapy. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Northern Illinois University in 1983 and became a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in orthopedics in 2001. He continues to stay up to date with the latest in patient care techniques by attending continuing education classes. His clinical focus is on the management of diagnosis such as back and neck pain, joint replacements, sprains and strains, rehab after surgery, and sports and work-related injuries.
Kim Kapper has been a physical therapist for over 15 years. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Northern Illinois University in 1990 and her Masters of Science PT with an emphasis in orthopedics from Finch University of Health Sciences / The Chicago Medical School in 1995. She became a Certified Hand Therapist in 2001 and has a strong clinical background in outpatient orthopedics. Her areas of expertise include treating fractures, carpal tunnel, post-surgical cases, and disorders of the wrist, elbow, shoulder, and neck. Kim values staying current in the latest patient care. She also teaches continuing education courses to other therapists in the area of hand therapy.