PRO Therapy

Minneapolis Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Dr. Kevin Spahr

How Do I Prevent Running Injuries?

Have you experienced an injury from running?  Are you worried that you may have an injury when exercising? Is fear holding you back?  We want to reassure you that exercise is the solution and not something to be afraid of.  Running injuries are commonplace but don’t let this put you off.  Despite this high incident rate […]
Dr. Kevin Spahr | 02/22/22

Arthritis – The Painful Truth

Have you been told you have arthritis?  Maybe you think that you have arthritic symptoms? Are you concerned that you may develop arthritis?  When you hear the word arthritis you’ll probably be thinking about chronic pain, stress and incurability. We want to help you limit the impact of arthritis on your life.  We understand that the […]
Dr. Kevin Spahr | 02/08/22

Are You Experiencing Pain This Winter?

With winter here, that brings on a lot of new changes to our environment.  We now have snow and ice to work, which can be fun in the case of snowboarding, skiing, snowshoeing or ice skating – but can also lead to many new aches and pains.  Whether it is low back pain, headaches or […]
Dr. Kevin Spahr | 01/11/22

Travel Pain: Headaches, Neck and Back Pain…Oh My!

With the holiday season fast approaching, more people are planning to travel this year to see family and friends. Americans are projected to spend 19 billion hours traveling this year. All that travel is exciting especially when visiting loved ones but what we forget is all that traveling can literally be a headache or cause […]
Dr. Kevin Spahr | 12/15/21

Do I Need Physical Therapy After a Car Accident?

Have you recently had a motor vehicle accident and wondering if you need physical therapy after a car accident? The short answer is yes, even if you don’t really feel like you have any injuries. It’s always a good idea to get yourself checked out afterwards, and seeing one of specialized physical therapists can help […]
Dr. Kevin Spahr | 12/02/21

An Interview With Voyage Minnesota

“We all can empathize with wanting to find a place that hears you. Truly hears what you’re saying. Not feeling rushed out the door. Not being just another person. Not having your interaction feel all about a transaction.” We’ve recently had the pleasure of meeting with Voyage Minnesota for an article all about PRO Therapy.  […]
Dr. Kevin Spahr | 10/22/21

Can Kinesiology Tape Help With My Pain?

Are you worried about starting physical therapy because of pain? It’s an entirely normal concern to have before starting treatment. And we want to alleviate any worries or anxieties you might have.  You might be thinking that you shouldn’t start physical therapy until your pain subsides. You might also be concerned that physical exercises are […]
Dr. Kevin Spahr | 10/21/21

How To Avoid Golf-related Injuries

Golf is more injurious than most people realize. Without the proper precautions and knowledge, you can damage yourself and cause significant chronic pain through golf-related injuries. Here’s what you need to know.  When it comes to popular sports, golf is given the most flak. Some proclaim that playing golf simply ‘ruins a good walk’. In […]
Dr. Kevin Spahr | 08/31/21

Why Our Coon Rapids Physical Therapy Team Is Amazing!

I’d like to take a moment to tell you about our Coon Rapids Physical Therapy Team, and why I’m so proud of  them (us). I regularly get questioned quite a bit on what I am actually doing, HA! My background consists of marketing – specifically Consumer Electronics. So, shifting into healthcare was a big change. […]
Dr. Kevin Spahr | 07/13/21

Golf….an “Old Mans Game” That Requires Minimal Effort and Exercise….

Heard this before? It is usually stereotyped as a “casual” activity for people of all ages to enjoy on the weekends. For those that do not have much experience golfing, they think of golf as a sport that includes a little walking, some swings of the club every now and then. While in reality, a […]
Dr. Kevin Spahr | 05/20/21

Dry Needling 201

One of the biggest objections to Physical Therapy we hear on a regular basis is “I’ve already tried PT before and some stretching and exercises haven’t helped me”. We hear this phrase on almost a weekly, if not daily, basis from family and friends and people calling into our clinic looking for advice. Our response […]
Dr. Kevin Spahr | 03/08/21

Running & Foot Strike Pattern

Whether you’re a casual runner getting a run or two a week in for some exercise, or a competitive marathon runner, you are no doubt looking for the next competitive advantage. There have been some recent trends in running and footwear that revolve solely on foot strike patterns. More and more people are electing to […]
Dr. Kevin Spahr | 02/05/21

Arthritis: Debunking the “Wear and Tear” Phenomenon

Arthritis, whether you have been told that you have it, think you have it, or are concerned that you may develop it, this blog is for you. Just hearing the word arthritis can produce an emotional response in us all. We associate that word with pain and abnormality. When someone says they have arthritis it […]
Dr. Kevin Spahr | 11/23/20

Kinesiology Tape: Beyond the Athlete

A common objection to Physical Therapy we hear far too often is, “I’ll wait to start PT until my pain settles down.” We also frequently hear, “I’m in too much pain to be able to tolerate exercise, so PT isn’t right for me.” One of the most common misconceptions about Physical Therapy is that it […]
Dr. Kevin Spahr | 07/15/20

How to Avoid Low Back Pain When Golfing

Golf is a sport that gets a lot flack for being an “old man’s game” that requires minimal effort and exercise. It’s usually stereotyped as a “casual” activity for people of all ages to enjoy on the weekends. For those that do not have much experience golfing, they think of golf as a sport that […]
Dr. Kevin Spahr | 06/01/20

What is Virtual Physical Therapy?

Virtual Physical Therapy, Telerehab, Telehealth and Digital PT are some of the different names you may have heard recently to describe how you can still have access to Physical Therapy. All of these terms can be very confusing and lead to misinterpretation. In fact, most people don’t have a true understanding of what physical therapy […]
Dr. Kevin Spahr | 05/20/20