Karen D. Heckman, PT

Karen Heckman, PT is a physical therapist in Piqua, OH. She earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy from The University of Montana in Missoula, MT in 2020. Karen received her Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Professions Physical Therapy from The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH in 1993. 

Karen specializes in cancer physical therapy and lymphedema physical therapy. She treats patients with lymphedema, upper extremity lymphedema, lower extremity lymphedema, and fatigue, weakness, or pain that impact fitness and overall well-being. Techniques and treatments may include manual lymph drainage, therapeutic exercise, garment measuring, and complex decongestive therapy.

Karen specializes in general outpatient physical therapy and treats patients with balance dysfunction and generalized weakness. Techniques and treatments may include therapeutic exercise, gait training, balance training, and postural training.

Karen also specializes in orthopedic physical therapy and treats patients with sprains/strains and fractures. Techniques and treatments may include therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, modalities, and postural training.

Karen Heckman has been a physical therapist for more than 30 years and received her Certification as a Certified Lymphedema Therapist because of her passion to service and treat this patient population.