Health Tips
Can Physical Therapy Really Improve Sports Performance?
We all know physical therapy can help after injury, but can it also help improve your sports performance? In short, YES! Whether your sport is running, golfing, CrossFit, powerlifting, or a weekend warrior (amongst many others) physical can take your
| 05/26/22
Why Physical Therapy Is Your Ticket To A Pain-Free Life
You’ve heard of Physical Therapy. But how can it really help you? You have an ache. A pain. You slept/got out of bed wrong. Sat too long at your desk. You might have fallen, tripped, slipped, twisted your ankle, hit
| 04/30/22
Everything You Need To Know About Dry Needling
Although dry needling has become more common due to its consistent effectiveness in treating injuries, there are still many individuals with questions about dry needling. You may have heard the term thrown around or maybe this is your first-time hearing
| 03/24/22
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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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.
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 05/20/20