Providing Exceptional Care

Caring is at the heart of everything we do at Excel Physical Therapy. It’s our goal to provide sensitive, quality care. We begin with a thorough evaluation, personalized treatment and a commitment to excellence. We offer specialize programs for the treatment of:

Neck Pain                       Headaches

Shoulder Pain                 Dizziness

Back Pain                       Balance Problems

Knee and Hip Injuries      Wellness

Therapists at Excel Physical Therapy specialize in treatment of muscle, joint and spinal dysfunction, dizziness and imbalance. These problems can occur after an injury or illness but often begin for no apparent reason. Our therapist will take time to discuss the problems you are experiencing and perform a careful evaluation to determine the source of the problem.

During therapy you will work with one physical therapist who will provide one-on-one care through the entire course of treatment. As your condition improves, your therapist will progress the treatment, helping you return to normal activity.

Bob Runge, PT

“Taking time to really listen to my patients is one of the most important parts of providing thorough, quality care.”

Excel's Physical Therapy Staff

Bob Runge, PT

Robert Runge is a 1992 graduate of UW La Crosse School of Physical Therapy.

After graduating with high honors, he specialized in treatment of muscular and skeletal pain and injuries and obtained his certification in vestibular rehabilitation for the treatment of dizziness and balance disorders.

He is married with 5 children and enjoys running, weight training, outdoor sports and singing.

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Teresa has over 20 years of clinical experience as an orthopedic physical therapist. A 1991 graduate from Marquette University, Teresa dedicated the first six years of her professional career providing physical therapy services to active duty military members and their dependents as an officer in the United States Navy.

Teresa Van Aacken

Teresa Van Aacken

Fostering and developing her interest in the areas of differential diagnosis and manual therapy, Teresa received certification as a Neuromusculoskeletal Screener and completed practical and didactic requirements as an electroneuromyographer through the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. In 2002, Teresa received her credentials as a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. In 2003, Teresa received board specialist certification in orthopedic physical therapy by the American Physical Therapy Association. She went on to earn her Clinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2004 from Rocky Mountain University in Provo, Utah. In the following years, she received her certification as an Industrial Rehabilitation Specialist through OccuCare Systems & Solutions and her Competency in Vestibular Disorders through Emory University. Presently, Teresa is student at the North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT) pursuing her certification as an orthopedic manual therapist.

Partnering and working in an outpatient orthopedic practice with a full fitness center in Oshkosh, Wisconsin from January 2005 through April 2010, Teresa merged her clinical practice with Excel Physical Therapy in May 2010.

Her educational background and clinical expertise has allowed her to not only treat patients, but mentor students in PT and PTA programs throughout southeast and central Wisconsin as well as serve as adjunct faculty at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. Teresa resides in Oshkosh with her husband, William, and their three children, Gabrielle, Anthony, and Evan.