Orthopaedic Associates of Wausau - OAW

08/19/2026

We are proud to have Megan Stankowski, DPT, LAT participate and collaborate with other local healthcare professionals in our community!

Last night, she participated in EMS training alongside local emergency responders as part of her role supporting student athletes at Mosinee High School.

We are grateful for the opportunity to have our team members working together across the community to help keep our athletes and schools prepared.

🚒 EMS Training | Mosinee Fire District 🚑

Last evening, our EMS crew had the opportunity to work alongside our local high school athletic trainer on an important scenario involving a possible spinal injury on the football field.

Crews practiced techniques for safely removing a football helmet and shoulder pads while maintaining proper spinal stabilization and protecting the athlete from further injury.

These situations require teamwork, communication, and coordination between EMS personnel and athletic staff. Training together before an emergency happens helps ensure everyone is prepared to provide the safest and most effective care when it matters most.

A big thank you to our local high school athletic trainer for sharing their knowledge and working with our crews!

Train together. Work together. Be ready together.

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08/19/2026

Did you know we have a walk-in clinic right here at OAW? If you or a family member experiences a sudden strain, sprain, or bone issue, you can walk right in and see our expert orthopedic team, no appointment required.

Skip the long ER or general urgent care wait times and get specialized orthopedic care from day one.

Click the link below to check out our walk-in clinic details:
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Get immediate orthopaedic care for sprains, fractures, or joint pain—no appointment needed. Expert walk-in care, faster than the ER.

08/17/2026

Maximizing lower extremity rehab with BlazePods.

Jesse and Teresa are back to share more clinical examples of how we incorporate BlazePod technology into our physical therapy programs. This month, the focus is entirely on the lower extremities.

Discover how these light-up reaction pods help patients improve balance, cognitive-motor coordination, and functional strength during recovery from leg, hip, or foot injuries.

Have you tried BlazePods in the clinic yet? Leave a comment and tell us about your experience!

08/13/2026

What actually happens during your first Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy session?

If you’ve scheduled (or are considering) a VRT appointment, your first visit is all about gathering clues to build your roadmap to recovery. Here’s what you can expect:

💠A Comprehensive Review: A deep dive into your medical history and specific dizziness triggers.
💠Balance & Coordination Screens: Simple, non-invasive movements to check your stability and tracking.
💠Clear Next Steps: You’ll walk out with a clear understanding of why you are feeling dizzy and a physical therapy plan to fix it.

Don't live with chronic dizziness. Visit our website or call us today at (715) 841-0002 to get started!

08/13/2026

We’re hiring!
Orthopaedic Associates of Wausau is looking for a Medical Assistant to join our team.
We’re looking for a compassionate, organized professional who enjoys working directly with patients and supporting physicians in a fast-paced orthopaedic setting. CMA certification or LPN experience is preferred, and orthopaedic experience is a plus.
If you’re ready to make a difference in the patient experience while being part of a great team, we’d love to hear from you!
For full details on the role, visit: https://www.oaw-ortho.com/careers/
To apply: Send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] and [email protected].

08/11/2026

We are back with Teresa Iattoni, DPT, CLT, CES, to explore breathing stretches that target lung capacity and rib cage mobility.

While we often think of breathing as just a lung function, a mobile rib cage is crucial. Restriction in this area limits your chest expansion, forcing shallow breathing.

By restoring rib cage mobility, you unlock the ability to take deeper breaths, which directly stimulates the vagus nerve. This stimulation reduces sympathetic stress, helping shift your body out of "fight-or-flight" and into a state of active recovery.

08/05/2026

Did you know we offer Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT)?

VRT is a specialized, exercise-based form of physical therapy designed to target disorders of the inner ear and balance system. If you or a loved one is living with any of the following, VRT can help:

🔺Chronic dizziness or lightheadedness
🔺Vertigo (the feeling that the room is spinning)
🔺General unsteadiness or frequent stumbles
🔺Motion sensitivity during everyday tasks

By retraining your brain to correctly process balance signals, VRT helps you regain your stability and confidence.

Ready to find your footing again? Visit our website or call us today at (715) 841-0002 to learn how we can help!

08/04/2026

📣 WE’RE HIRING! Join the OAW Team 🦴❤️
We’re growing our team at Orthopaedic Associates of Wausau and have TWO opportunities for people who want to make a difference in the patient experience:

👋 Clinical Guest Coordinator – Schofield
Be the welcoming face of OAW! This full-time role is perfect for someone who enjoys connecting with people, staying organized, multitasking, and helping patients feel comfortable from the moment they walk through our doors.

🩺 Medical Assistant – Wausau
Help provide exceptional orthopaedic care alongside our physicians and clinical team. This role includes preparing patients for visits, assisting with procedures, supporting casting services, maintaining clinical areas, and providing patient education.
We’re looking for team members who are professional, compassionate, dependable, and committed to excellent patient care.

If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! ❤️
👉 Clinical Guest Coordinator: https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b30b4cc02519f813&from=shareddesktop_copy
👉 Medical Assistant: https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ef2813aa039d15b0&from=shareddesktop_copy

08/03/2026

Meet Eric Hall, DPT! Eric is a dedicated physical therapist at our PRO Physical Therapy Weston clinic.

With a diverse background spanning both hospital and outpatient care, Eric brings a wealth of expertise to our team. He loves working with patients across a wide range of specialties, with a particular focus on orthopedics, pain management, vestibular dysfunction, and sports medicine.

07/31/2026

We recently celebrated Employee Appreciation Week at OAW, and it was a great reminder of how lucky we are to have such a dedicated team.

Thank you to Kregers Bakery for the delicious dirty sodas and ice-cream filled donuts, and to Knowlton House Distillery for hosting us for a social hour and tour.

Our staff shows up for this community every day, so it meant a lot to take a moment to celebrate them, and to support two great local businesses in the process.

Grateful for our team, and for Central Wisconsin's incredible small business community.