Fire district hears presentation on in‑house physical‑therapy program aimed at reducing injuries and workers’‑comp costs

Jul 7, 2026

Dr. Ryan Fisher told the board the in‑house health and wellness program treated 77 firefighters in the last year, delivering 132 visits across 84 cases; he gave conservative estimates of potential cost avoidance and said he plans to expand mobile access and telehealth services.

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Dr. Ryan Fisher, a licensed physical therapist and strength‑conditioning coach, told the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District Board on July 7 that an in‑house health and wellness program is aimed at preventing and treating musculoskeletal injuries among first responders.

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