"I met Kathy and her team when my husband was seeing her for therapy on his knee and then later for an issue with his heel. So when I had to choose a place to regain muscle mass after a bout with Long Covid I went to her. Her staff got me back into shape. But as life goes on, we continue to age our body parts start to deteriorate, I found myself with 2 torn rotator cuffs. It took time and perseverance but they helped me avoid surgery and got me back doing everything thing I love. Now once again I called her to see if she could help with my TMJ. I hadn’t had an episode this severe since I dislocated my jaw in high school. The injury occurred August 28th of 2024 and I couldn’t see a specialist until January 21, 2025. She said she could help. I don’t know what I would have done without her help as I wasn’t getting more than 3-5 hrs of sleep day. I was getting tired of soup, oatmeal, mashed potatoes, pancakes etc. She has been able to give long periods with little to no pain, exercises to help expand opening my mouth, the ability to slowly add new foods to my repertoire but most importantly letting me see light at the end of the tunnel. Her knowledge of things amazes me and she doesn’t hesitate to reach out to other people in the industry to see what else she can do for me. She’s writing up a report that I can take to the specialist. I’m grateful for her help, enthusiasm and friendship that has developed. A 5 star rating from me."

"Kathy Hammer has been an incredible help and inspiration to me. I’ve been coming to her since 2016, at the time I was in very bad shape. I could barely walk using a walker and if I went to a store I had to use an electric scooter. She never gave up on me encouraging me to stretch and exercise until now in 2024 I don’t need to use a walker, or an electric cart at all! She has also helped me with exercises for my R Shoulder and L knee.all to my benefit! I highly recommend her to anyone who needs and wants the best Physical Therapist to help them too!"

"I have been attending therapy at Hammer Rehab and Fitness since November 2023 after knee replacement surgery in July. I started my therapy at another facility but heard good things things about Hammer Rehab and Fitness. I struggled to get the bend and I was in daily pain. I expressed to my surgeon and therapy team that something felt like it was catching as I walked with the aid of a cane. After multiple tests, Cat Scan and MRI ,I was able to have revision surgery. It turned out a popliteus tendon was catching on the implant. I’m back in the care of Kathy Hammer and Amy. I recently tried the bike which was something I wasn’t able to do until 7 months of the first recovery period. At that time I shrieked in pain and my eyes teared up. This time around I don’t have the constant pain. I look forward to full recovery with the continued care of Hammer Fitness and Rehab. They are constantly looking for new ways to achieve my goals. I can’t say enough positive things about their treatment plan. Their office staff is just as helpful and caring too. Sincerely, Dorothy B. "

"I had knee replacement surgery in July 2023 followed by a blood clot 2 weeks later. I had manipulation in September.I continued to have complications and lack of bend and mobility. I started with a different rehab facility until a relative highly recommended Hammer Fitness and Rehab. I’ve been attending Hammer Fitness and Rehab since mid November. At that initial appointment Kathy Hammer did a full assessment on my knee. Between Kathy Hammer and Amy I have received one on one therapy from exercises to massage, stim and dry needling. This facility has every possible device to help with rehabilitation. Because of my mobility issues I had pain in both legs , my back and feet. The Protech Spine device helped alleviate the back issues. Instructions and examples on various exercises to help with the legs and feet were given.They have helped me work on balance and strength. Each week I have continued to progress on some level. The therapists strive to lessen my pain and increase my mobility to function normally. I highly recommend Hammer Fitness and Rehab. You will be glad you did! "

"I highly recommend Hammer Rehab and Fitness. Kathy has been working with me to increase my strength and range of motion in my shoulders due to pain. I have been seeing great results mainly because Kathy helps treat the whole person and not just the pain site. She takes note of her patients from the minute they walk in the door; how I walk, my mood, my habits (good and bad) whether I favor one side or the other. Then she not only plans my treatment but educates me about how it is helping me and why I should do a certain exercise. Kathy also gives me practical advice as to how to do everyday movements correctly and tips for use at home. I would recommend Hammer Rehab to anyone I know and I look forward to every session as I feel revived and hopeful every time I leave. :)"

"I’m truly amazed how much help the therapy here has helped my breathing and mobility has improved with Kathy and Amy’s approach to my overall health and well being. Thank You."

"I’m amazed! I’ve been struggling with lumbar stenosis and sciatica for years. Now I’ve been diagnosed with COPD, chronic bronchitis due to Covid effect. During my recent wellness check I mentioned this to my GP and was referred to a pain management specialist. I’ve made the appointment but 12/30 is the earliest day available. Now I have started PT with the Hammer team. I’m amazed how quickly things have improved. With exercise, E-Stem and laser therapy my pain is 50% improved and my bronchitis is under control. Highly recommended "

"Kathy and her entire team are wonderful! I have suffered with headaches/migraines for many years and have tried different medications, chiropractic services and nothing seemed to do the trick. I was referred to try Physical Therapy and ended up going to Hammer Rehab & Fitness Center. This was honestly the best decision of my life. I spent about six weeks working with Kathy and coming up with a solution to decrease the amount of headaches I would get. We worked on the many areas of my neck that was creating tension. I was taught a few exercises that would help strengthen my posture and neck to relieve some of the tension. Throughout my time getting treated I noticed my headaches were less frequent and less severe. I cannot thank Kathy enough for this time. I haven't had a headache in over a month and I can enjoy life again. Thank you Hammer Rehab & Fitness!"

"I can't believe how much pain relief and improvement in range of motion I've realized in my neck and shoulder which were damaged by accidents 30-40 years ago! Nearly miraculous and totally unexpected after living with gradual decline and increasing pain for so many years! Don't miss the opportunity to see how effective Kathy is by incorporating the many treatment options which she has available in her office. It's easy to see how a lifetime devoted to physical therapy has enabled her to develop world class treatment options!!"

"The experience I'm having at Hammer Rehab and Fitness is exceptional. This is the best results I've ever had with PT. I am greatly impressed and thankful for all they have done and are doing. "

"I am so happy with the care I am receiving from the staff here. I can do things now that I couldn't do before. I am coming all the way from Illinois to Hammer Rehab and Fitness. The staff educates me if questions I ask them. The body weight support system is what has helped me be able to walk more and get me out of my recliner. The staff is so friendly and treats myself and other patients with so much respect. I enjoy coming here and advise others to come here as well. I am so thankful for everyone here."

"Kathy and her staff are wonderful! Everyone at the office is always welcoming and smiling! I came in with severe low back pain, SI pain, shooting leg pain and other issues. After seeing Kathy just a couple visits I began to see significant improvement! I have seen two chiropractors in the past and they didn't even accomplish half of what Kathy was able to! I am forever grateful to Kathy!! I will definitely be recommending her to all my family and friends! Thank you!!"

" Long story short, having been told I lean to the left, having difficulty rising from the floor and having back pain, I engaged the Hammer organization for help. I found the therapists and office staff to be very very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. By following the suggested regimen, I've noticed significant improvement and highly recommend considering conferring with them to determine if there's a potential match for what ails you."

" After having my ACL knee surgery, I choose Hammer Rehab for the physical therapy that followed. They have a great staff and make you feel right at home. I made outstanding progress and even my Dr was impressed with the recovery time. My PT is just about over and I can't say enough good things about them. Thanks again Kathy"

"Last month I visited Hammer Rehab Clinic in Big Bend, Wisconsin while visiting friends in the Waukesha area. I live in Rio De Janeiro, Brasil and I was not feeling well, I had a terrible pain in my left leg. It was swollen and I could not walk well. Then I found about this Rehab Clinic and decided to visit and find out if they could help me somehow to diminish or eliminate my pain. I was treated by Kathy Hammer, the owner of the Clinic and she offered to give me a treatment using laser and electric shocks in my left leg. I went there twice and the treatment must have helped me, because I felt much better after only two consecutive days of treatment. For years before going there it was hard to pick up my leg (it felt like a piece of wood) when I went up and down stairs and did daily activities. As a result of the treatment I was able to do many tours and go site seeing that I would not have been able to do otherwise. After the treatment, my leg felt much lighter (the swelling went down and I felt very little pain). I can also sleep much better. Now I am back home, in Rio and I am still feeling well. I recommend her treatment to anyone feeling the same or similar pain I felt. Very good job!!! Thank you very much Kathy!"

"My experience at Hammer Rehab was phenomenal! I came to Hammer Rehab and Fitness after I tore tendons and ligaments in my ankle because I dislocated it so severely. They not only helped me repair and strengthen my ankle so it would heal, they also helped me strengthen my overall body so I could function more normally while I was healing. Everyone was always very friendly and ready to help. There was a possibility that I would have to have further surgery if my ankle didn't heal well but thanks to Kathy I was able to forgo more surgery. I have no problems with my ankle after I completed my treatment. I would recommend Hammer Rehab to anyone who needed PT. Bottom line if you are looking for a great PT experience choose Hammer Rehab and Fitness! "

"I am so excited to have this opportunity to share my experience at Hammer Rehab and Fitness Center where I have been treated by two physical therapists. They are both very compassionate and knowledgeable and always took the time to listen to all of my symptoms and concerns. They provided hands on treatment and their skills are incredible. I have continued to make huge improvements after each visit. I was recommended exercises to help strengthen my body. Hammer Rehab has an on site extensive fitness center which makes it very convenient for me to be able to exercise at my convenience. My husband has also joined the fitness center and has received customized training from Nicole, who is the full time personal trainer at Hammer Rehab. I highly recommend Hammer Rehab to anyone who needs an excellent physical therapist or is looking for a great fitness center. "

"Hammer rehab and fitness was my 1st experience with Physical Therapy. I had a bulging disk in my lower back with a pinched sciatic nerve. I couldnt walk, sit, lay, roll over for 2 days before I was referred by a friend to Kathy Hammer. On my very first visit, I came in barely walking and groaning in severe pain. When I left, I walked barely with a limp and hardly any pain! It was a miracle! I came once a week for 8 weeks, but was pretty much healed half way through. I had been able to stop taking ibuprofen, I could finally sleep, and work was no longer a constant whole day of pain. Being that I have a very active lifestyle, I think Kathy saved my life! I look forward to be able to continue with all my activities pain free, and with the stretches and exercises Kathy has taught me, I know I will be able to!"

"Kathryn Hammer has literally given me a new life. Recently my Daughter-In-Law asked me why I don't go to the YMCA to use their facilities like I use to on Silver Sneakers? I told her because when I did, I was always overdoing the exercises, thinking I would get better faster, I was actually hurting myself using the machines wrong. I am disabled and have struggled with my health for years, growing increasingly less functional and weaker as time went by. I have multiple orthopedic joint damage and a collapsed disc in my lower back. I could barely walk, I was weak and in constant pain especially in my back and L Shoulder and R ankle. I was a fall risk as well and had multiple nasty falls. Of course I had been to other Physical Therapist but, they would often give me exercises that were painful or impossible for me to do. They would do heat, cold and attach me to machines. As I got progressively worse, they gave up on me. I often had to use a W/C or Walker to get around or risk falling, I could barely make it through my day and spent a LOT of time in bed. I told my D-I-L that at Hammer Rehab and fitness, Kathryn was much more careful with me than past Therapists, more knowledgeable and experienced and she never gave up on me. She was very careful to give me specific exercises that I could add reps to. Kathryn helped me to strengthen and stabilize my body by building me up slowly and working on my core strength. Finally I said that if I did what Kathryn told me to do it worked! All that has changed in this last year. I now can drive safely, I walk without a Walker to keep me upright. I no longer am falling. I'm getting progressively stronger and am able to live a much fuller life. I don't have to take the all the pain pills I had to before I started going to Hammer Rehab, I'm able to manage my pain with stretches and exercise. I still have work to do but now I have hope and a fuller life as well. Thank you Kathryn Hammer! You're the Best!"