NE Minneapolis

2112 Broadway Street NE,
Suite 195, Minneapolis, MN 55413

Coon Rapids

8770 Springbrook Dr. NW,
Suite 106, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
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Power & Strength Training Physical Therapy Program

Enhancing agility, quickness, and reaction through explosive sport training
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Do you aim to enhance your agility, quickness, and reaction time to excel in your chosen sport? At PRO Therapy, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your performance goals, whether you’re a professional athlete or a recreational enthusiast. We collaborate with you to identify your specific objectives and create a personalized power and strength training program with detailed tactics to help you attain your unique level of competitive excellence.

Program Overview

Our Strengthening Physical Therapy Program is designed to meet the specific needs of athletes and active individuals in Minnesota. Our programs are designed to be year-round, built around the athletic seasons to optimize your performance based on your personal goals, sport/activity of interest, movement analysis, fundamental competencies, training environment and competition cycles.

Our specialized program goes beyond general fitness training; we understand the diverse requirements of different sports and activities and tailor our approach accordingly through both manual and exercise-based therapy practices:

Manual, Hands-On Therapy

  • Blood Flow Restriction Therapy (BFR)
  • Iron Neck Training
  • Cupping
  • Dry Needling
  • Myofascial release (foam rolling), various forms of stretching, muscle activation
  • Injury reduction by identifying muscular imbalances, balance, and stabilization

Exercise-Based Therapy

  • Injury Reduction + Rehabilitation
  • Foot Speed and Agility
  • Explosive Power Development
  • Proper Functional Strength Training
  • Energy System Conditioning

Your Journey to Peak Performance

Enhance your stamina and performance with our physical therapy program for endurance training.

Who Benefits From our Programs?

Hip Pain Physical Therapy

Weightlifters

Weightlifting, like any physical activity, can lead to injuries if not performed correctly or if the body is pushed beyond its limits. Our PT program includes specific mobility work targeting areas that are commonly tight or restricted in weightlifters, such as the hips, shoulders, and thoracic spine. We also emphasize core stability and functional strength training. Common injuries among weightlifters include:

Common Weightlifting injuries include:

  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Flexor Strain
  • Shoulder Impingement
  • ACL Tear
  • Rotator Cuff Tear
Hip Pain Physical Therapy

Crossfit Athletes

Our PT program for CrossFit athletes incorporates a variety of elements to enhance performance. Central to the program are compound movements which build overall strength and mimic the multi-joint movements used in CrossFit.

In addition, targeted isolation exercises are used to strengthen weak or imbalanced muscle groups, such as the rotator cuff, hip stabilizers, and lower back muscles. The program also includes plyometrics and power development exercises to enhance explosive strength and agility.

Common Crossfit injuries include:

  • Hamstring Sprains or Tears
  • Quad Sprains or Tears
  • Ligament Injuries
  • Achilles Tears
  • Meniscus Tears
Hip Pain Physical Therapy

MMA Fighters & Boxers

Our specialized program for MMA Fighters, Boxers and other combat athletes focuses on developing explosive power, speed, and agility, which are essential for effective striking or grappling in the ring or cage. We also promote techniques such as massage and myofascial release to alleviate muscle tightness and improve tissue health.

Common fighting injuries include:

  • Hand and Wrist Sprains and Fractures
  • Rib Fractures
  • Muscle Strains
  • Ligament Tears
  • Dislocated Shoulder
Hip Pain Physical Therapy

Climbers

Our physical therapists work with climbers in a program that focuses on enhancing climbing-specific strength and mobility. With special attention paid to program components like grip strength and care, antagonist muscle training, joint mobility, and balance, climbers will be able to compete at the next level with increased confidence and improved performance.

Common climbing injuries include:

  • Finger Tendinitis
  • Medial Epicondylitis (Climber’s Elbow)
  • Shoulder Injuries
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Achilles Tendinitis

Your PRO Therapy Team

Our team at PRO Therapy wants to free you from pain, and give you the power, knowledge, and tools to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
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Kevin Spahr

Owner | Doctor of Physical Therapy | DPT | BA

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Liz Spahr

Owner | COO

See What Our Patients Are Saying

Read our reviews from other people like you who came to see the physical therapy team – and left much healthier and happier.
Excellent
PRO Therapy
Based on 321 reviews
Alessia C.
I worked with Dr. Lily from January to July following a bad car accident and I can't recommend her enough!! From day one, she was incredibly friendly, supportive, and truly listened to what I was going through. She customized a workout and recovery plan that evolved with me every step of the way, making sure it suited my needs and progress.

She also introduced me to cupping and dry needling, both of which were completely new to me, and was extremely patient and reassuring, especially knowing I was nervous about needles. Thanks to her care and dedication, I’ve seen some improvement in my back, neck, and legs.

If you’re looking for someone who’s highly skilled, compassionate, and genuinely committed to helping you heal, Dr. Lily is the one to see! 🙂 Thank you!!
MaryAnn S
I have been a client of PRO Therapy since 2019 and each time I have received the best of care from the doctors I have seen. Every team member here cares about the individual and the best approach to healing. I try to deal with my pain issues with out drugs as much as possible and the care I receive from the therapists at PRO Therapy is the best. I highly recommend their services. Most recently I injured my right shoulder and arm from pulling weeds and waited too long to address the pain and limitations I was experiencing. The Stemwave non-invasive medical treatment that I have received in the past 3 weeks along with PT from one of the doctors has brought tremendous relief and is allowing me to get back to normal day to day activities. If you are looking for a clinic that treats you with respect and care as well as addressing your pain issues, don’t go any where else, PRO Therapy is your place!
Lindsay G.
My experience with Pro Therapy, and Dr. Lily Anderson was awesome. I had let my injury get to the point where it was disruptive not only to my training but daily life. Dr. Lily helped me set goals for each week, and I started to see improvement weekly! Now I have the tools and knowledge to maintain my recovery. So grateful for Dr. Lily and Pro Therapy.
Makenna S.
Dr. Lily was incredibly helpful in diagnosing and treating my knee pain! She was always so receptive to my feedback and incredibly accommodating to wherever I was at in my rehab journey. Her exercises and guidance have me pain-free after just a couple months, cannot recommend highly enough!
Sam H.
Lovely PTs! Easy to talk to professionals who know what they are doing and how to best help you. Scheduling appointments are very simple and they always send a reminder text the day before your appointment. Highly recommend!
N
Outstanding experience working with Dr Salfer and the Pro Therapy team. Helped me overcome a longstanding injury that blocked me from running. Am back to regular 5Ks for the first time in almost a decade and feel fantastic! Dr Salfer is great at what she does and is super patient to answer questions and provide instructions on how to do exercises. Front desk team also couldn’t be nicer. Thank you!
Arman M.
Great place to go for quality care. Kelvyn is an excellent PT and had an answer to all my questions.
Johnnell L.
I love this place let’s start off with there communication the best when it comes to that and I feel comfortable with the environment I’m around. I feel like there getting the job done
Andrew K.
ashley M.
I’ve been dealing with plantar fasciitis for years and I thought there was no going back from the pain I felt all day everyday. Pro therapy has truly been a game-changer. From the very first visit, with Brooke she made me feel heard, supported, and hopeful. She took the time to explain my condition, tailored a treatment plan specifically for me and listen to the feed back from each visit to see what the next best thing was. Pro therapy staff been incredibly encouraging every step of the way.

The care I’ve received has been top-notch — professional, compassionate, and effective. I can already feel a huge difference in my pain levels and mobility. I genuinely look forward to my appointments because of how much relief I’ve gotten in just a handful of visits.

I Highly recommend pro therapy to anyone dealing with plantar fasciitis. They truly care about your recovery and go above and beyond to help you heal.
All in all, I am beyond satisfied with the care I’ve received with pro therapy