- Phone: (435) 274-3531
- Fax: (435) 274-3512
- Email: ephraim@mlpt.com
- Address: 59 W. 700 S., Ephraim, UT 84627
Therapy West Physical Therapy + Sports Medicine is located at 59 W. 700 S. in Ephraim, UT. Our team of Ephraim, UT physical therapists are highly experienced, offering specialized treatment services for any pain, injury, or discomfort you may be feeling.
We truly value our patients, who have found high levels of success in our treatment services, due to our implementation of advanced technology and methods.
At Therapy West Physical Therapy + Sports Medicine in Ephraim, UT we use sophisticated diagnostic methods, such as movement investigation and gait analysis, to help determine which services you will benefit from most. Our thorough evaluations lead to successful treatment plans for your pain relief, healing, and future injury prevention needs.
Call our office at (435) 274-3531 or request an appointment with one of our Ephraim, UT physical therapists today. We will be happy to meet with you and create a treatment plan for your journey toward health, healing, and pain relief.
Ephraim Clinic Therapists
Derek Ellgen, PT, DPT
Clinic Director, Physical Therapist
Derek Ellgen enjoys living and working in a rural community where he can use a variety of skills. He sees patients at the Ephraim Outpatient Clinic, Sanpete Valley Hospital, and home health in the surrounding area. Derek also spends time helping athletes at Manti High School and Snow College.
“I chose this career because it allows me to help others reach their goals and return to their normal activities. I enjoy assisting patients through their rehab journey and being part of the healing process. It’s important to me to develop a relationship with each patient, making sure their needs and concerns are met.”
In his spare time, Derek enjoys playing almost any kind of sport, hunting, hiking, and camping. He loves spending time with his wife, Julianne, and four daughters.
Joe Howe, RPT
Physical Therapist
Joe Howe, Co-founder of Therapy West, attended BYU and received his Pre-Physical Therapy degree, then attended St. Louis University where he graduated as a Registered Physical Therapist. Before moving to Ephraim, UT, 30+ years ago, he practiced in a rehabilitation clinic in Sandy, UT dealing with hand, spinal, and brain injuries.
Joe’s continuing education involves working with orthopedic surgeons on Saturday mornings at Snow College during football season, assessing every injury, and perceiving how to manage the therapy. “I can’t think of a thing I haven’t dealt with in therapy. You have to be sharp and maintain continuing education hours to be competent to treat old and new injuries. I explain to every patient what is going to happen – request they are patient with themselves for progress and help them understand what and when to expect improvement.”
Joe’s time is spent in home-health, Mount Pleasant Hospital, and the clinic in Ephraim. He also works with the North Sanpete School District and high school students who have sports related injuries. He has volunteered with Manti High School athletics since 1998.
Joe is married to Kjirsten with six beautiful children. Their favorite family time is spent outdoors, especially when everyone comes back for boating Utah’s pristine Lake Powell waters.
Cory Cox, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Cory Cox, PT, DPT, graduated from Southern Utah University with a degree in Exercise Science in May 2019 and earned a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Central Arkansas in August 2022. Cory’s expertise lies in serving rural communities across various settings, particularly focusing on orthopedic, sport-performance, and neurological conditions in outpatient settings. His therapy philosophy centers on collaborating with patients to tailor treatments to their individualized goals, emphasizing incremental progress to motivate and encourage patients. Cory’s additional training includes certification as a Rock Steady Boxing Coach and ongoing education in areas like lumbar, cervical, and shoulder examination and treatment. Inspired by his own experience with physical therapy following a sports injury in high school, Cory is passionate about empowering others to achieve their dreams of optimal function and activity. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, as well as outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, wakeboarding, and disc golf, along with weight-lifting.
- Phone: (435) 274-3531
- Fax: (435) 274-3512
- Email: ephraim@mlpt.com
- Address: 59 W. 700 S., Ephraim, UT 84627
