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David Drummer, DPT
My name is and I am one of the physical therapists here at Hruska Clinic. I feel quite lucky to be a part of this staff as I consider the people I work with to be among the best in our profession. More than that, the people I work with are like family, which creates a great work environment.
My journey towards becoming a physical therapist is not very typical as I was 31 years old when I returned to college, and 35 when I began my Doctorate of Physical Therapy education at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Prior to this, I grew up on a farm in the middle of Iowa. After high school, I had aspirations of becoming an architect, so I moved to Lincoln in 1986 where I attended classes at the University of Nebraska. After about two years I realized that this was not the career path for me, so I entered the blue-collar work force, holding a variety of jobs from factory work to construction, as well as working ten years for the local gas utility company. Shortly after turning 30 I decided I was ready for a career change where I could make a difference in people’s lives. With my wife’s encouragement and support, I returned to college to become a physical therapist.
For the next 5 years I worked full-time and took night classes at both Southeast Community College and the University of Nebraska. During this time, I had a need for physical therapy myself, and having heard about the Hruska Clinic, began treatment. I was so impressed with the care I received that I knew this was where I wanted to work. Fortunately, about the time I was getting ready to graduate, there was a need for an additional therapist here, and I was offered the opportunity to join the staff, practice PRI and really make a difference for my patients. I have enjoyed my time here immensely, and can’t imagine working anywhere else.
On a personal note, my wife Elaine and I were married in 1995, and although we don’t have any kids, we do have three cats! Elaine is the co-owner of a small software development company, and also coaches volleyball for the Nebraska Volleyball Academy.
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