Physical Therapy Services
Restoring freedom of movement through advanced techniques and precision care.
Physical Therapy in St. Joseph, Michigan | Southwest Michigan Center for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
The Physical Therapy Department at Southwest Michigan Center for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine provides comprehensive, evidence-based rehabilitation for orthopaedic injuries, post-surgical recovery, and sports-related conditions. Our licensed physical therapists work closely with our orthopaedic surgeons and sports medicine specialists to deliver coordinated, personalized care focused on restoring strength, mobility, and function.
Whether you’re recovering from surgery, managing a chronic condition, or returning to sport or daily activity, our team is committed to helping you move better, heal faster, and prevent future injury—all in a supportive, cost-effective setting close to home.
Services We Offer
Our physical therapy services include, but are not limited to:
Post-Operative Rehabilitation for joint replacement, arthroscopy, and orthopaedic surgery
Manual Therapy to improve joint mobility, reduce pain, and restore movement
Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Therapy to safely build strength during recovery
Dry Needling for muscle pain, tension, and movement dysfunction
ACL Rehabilitation and return-to-sport programs
Gait Analysis & Running Evaluations to assess biomechanics and prevent injury
Cupping Therapy to support soft tissue recovery
Balance & Neuromuscular Training to improve stability and coordination
Running Assessments & Movement Screens to identify imbalances and optimize performance
You can read and see more of Bill Rohm’s patient recovery journey as part of our Real Patients. Real Results Patient Story Series.
Our goal is to provide high-quality physical therapy care in Southwest Michigan that helps patients of all ages return to the activities they love—stronger, safer, and more confident in their movement.
Our Director
Nick Bugbee, PT, DPT
Director of Physical Therapy | Southwest Michigan Center for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
With more than 12 years of experience in outpatient physical therapy, orthopaedic rehabilitation, and sports medicine, Nick leads the clinic’s physical therapy program with a strong focus on patient outcomes, efficiency, and collaborative care.
Nick works closely with Southwest Michigan Center for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine’s Orthopedic Surgeons to provide seamless, evidence-based physical therapy care — from post-surgical rehabilitation to non-surgical injury treatment and performance-focused recovery. His clinical expertise includes joint replacement rehab, sports injuries, ACL injury prevention, movement dysfunction, and return-to-activity programming for patients of all ages.
As Clinic Director, Nick oversees physical therapy operations, staffing, compliance, and quality assurance while continuing to treat a diverse orthopaedic caseload. His leadership ensures patients receive timely care, clear communication, and personalized treatment plans designed to help them move better, recover safely, and return to daily life, work, or sports with confidence.
Nick earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Andrews University and holds multiple advanced certifications, including:
Sportsmetrics® ACL Injury Prevention
Functional Movement Screen (FMS)
Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA)
Kinetacore® Functional Dry Needling (Level 1)
RockCuff® Blood Flow Restriction Training
He is also a longtime member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and is completing advanced certification in manual therapy through the North American Institute of Manual Therapy (NAIOMT).
Nick is known for his patient-centered approach, strong communication skills, and commitment to helping Southwest Michigan patients achieve long-term recovery and improved movement — not just short-term relief.
Southwest Michigan Center for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Physical Therapy
