How Do I Know if Physical Therapy is Working?
It can sometimes be hard to know if you’re seeing real results. This blog will cover some of the signs that your physical therapy is working. | 05/26/23
Can Running Cause Lower Back Pain?
Is running causing your lower back pain, or is it something else? | 05/16/23
What is Blood Flow Restriction Training in Physical Therapy?
Blood flow restriction training restricts blood flow out of a muscle. But why use it? | 04/26/23
Runners: How to Identify and Treat IT Band Syndrome
Learn how to identify and treat IT band syndrome with our tips for runners. Get back to pain-free running today! | 04/17/23
How Effective are Custom Foot Orthotics?
Custom foot orthotics can alleviate pain and improve your overall comfort, but how effective are they really? | 04/11/23
Why You’re Still Experiencing Hip Pain Months After Replacement
Are you still experiencing hip pain months after your total hip replacement surgery? Here’s why, and how to make it stop. | 03/23/23
Treating and Avoiding Hockey Injuries with Physical Therapy
Physical therapy is the best way to prepare your body for hockey as well as treat any injuries so they heal the right way. | 02/27/23
Does Physical Therapy Treat Plantar Fasciitis?
Physical therapy is the least invasive and most effective treatment for plantar fasciitis. | 02/09/23
Physical Therapy for Text Neck
Text neck is pain caused by hunching forward while checking your phone. Here’s how to recognize it, and treat it. | 01/30/23
How to Treat Post-Injury Degenerative Joint Disease
Post-injury degenerative joint disease is caused by a traumatic event to the body. Without proper care, it can get worse. Here's how to treat it effectively. | 01/17/23
I’ve Got Some Pain, But Not Enough To Justify A Visit To The Doctor
Time is precious, and you don’t want to waste it at a doctor’s office being told that nothing is wrong. Manage your pain at the source with physical therapy. | 12/29/22
How to Manage Back Pain Without Surgery
You don’t have to live with back pain – there are solutions you can take to manage your pain. | 12/20/22
The ABCs of Body Prep for Winter Physical Activity
It’s important to prepare your body through stretches, exercises, and training for winter to avoid any preventable injury or pain during physical activity. | 12/14/22
5 Ways to Prevent Injury While Shoveling Snow
Before you tackle the driveway, keep these 5 snow shoveling tips in mind to prevent injury! | 11/22/22
Which Is Better for Back Pain: Physical Therapy or Chiropractic?
Physical therapy is focused on how the body moves and functions as a whole, whereas chiropractic care is focused on issues related to the spine. | 10/20/22
When are Foot Orthotics Necessary?
Orthotics can help relieve foot pain and problems – here are some signs that you might want to consider orthotics. | 09/29/22
How to Maximize Health Insurance Benefits Before End of Year
Believe it or not, 2023 is right around the corner! There is no better time than now to take advantage of any unused insurance benefits. It is to your financial benefit to use any available benefits yet this year to complete any outstanding treatment, preventive or maintenance physical therapy sessions for you and your family. […] | 09/20/22
What’s the Difference Between Sports Therapy and Sports Rehabilitation?
If you’re active in sports – whether professionally or recreationally – you know how important it is to take care of your body. Physical therapy is crucial for preventing, treating, and healing injuries from sports. You’ll often find two specific physical therapy services come up for athletes: sports therapy and sports rehabilitation. What’s the difference between the two? And […] | 08/25/22
Why Your Physical Therapy Isn’t Working (And How to Fix It)
One of the most common things we hear from patients at their first session is “I’ve tried physical therapy before, but it didn’t work.” Often when we start asking follow-up questions, we find out that there were some common missteps that made the patient’s physical therapy ineffective. It isn’t that physical therapy “can’t work” for […] | 08/08/22
Are Dry Needling and Acupuncture the Same?
Even though both involve needles, they use different techniques, have different benefits, and are used to treat different conditions. | 07/18/22
What to Do for Running Injuries
Learn how to figure out the cause of your running injury, what you can do at-home, and when you need to go see a professional. | 07/06/22
How to Prevent Knee Pain While Running
Follow these three basic tips to help you prevent knee pain while running. | 06/21/22
10 Benefits of Sports Physical Therapy
If you’re experiencing pain, facing an injury, or have hit a plateau in your performance, sports physical therapy can be the answer. | 06/10/22
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 game to the next level! Physical therapy isn’t just for injury recovery! Physical therapy should […] | 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 your back, landed on your arm wrong. Or maybe you were working out and felt […] | 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 about it. Either way, let’s explore common questions that we at PRO Therapy get about […] | 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 injuries are commonplace but don’t let this put you off. Despite this high incident rate […] | 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 […] | 02/08/22
Blood Flow Restriction Training: When Traditional Exercise Isn’t Working
Are you experiencing unnecessary pain? Are you worried that physical therapy may worsen your pain? Are you tired of hearing the same useless advice? We want to reassure you that physical therapy shouldn’t be painful and you shouldn’t have to worry about seeking help. Our aim is to get your physical health back to where […] | 01/28/22
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 […] | 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 […] | 12/15/21
Have You Experienced A Recent Motor Vehicle Accident?
Have you recently had a motor vehicle accident and are experiencing pain? We can help you on your way to a quick and effective recovery. Here at PRO Therapy we understand the trauma that comes with vehicular accidents and we’re here to support you every step of the way. You’re not alone. Recent studies have revealed […] | 12/02/21
Arthritis: What Is It?
Are you over 40? Have you been experiencing joint pain? You could have arthritis, but don’t worry – we are here to help. It’s hard not to jump to the feverish conclusion of arthritis if you’re experiencing knee, back, shoulder or hip pain. We know that no one wants to hear the phrase “it could […] | 11/16/21
Plantar Fasciitis: The Root of Your Foot Pain
Plantar fasciitis, chances are you’ve probably heard this term before. You or someone you know may probably has/had plantar fasciitis. Roughly one out of ten individuals will experience plantar fasciitis at least once in their lives which makes it a very common injury. On top of it being common many individuals who get plantar fasciitis […] | 11/08/21
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. […] | 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 […] | 10/21/21
Why is My Desk Job Such a Pain in My Neck?
If you work at a desk – whether in the office or at home – chances are you’ve experienced neck pain. Almost half of desk workers report having discomfort or pain in their neck at some point. This pain can lead to decreased work production, diminished work satisfaction, and overall decline in quality of life. […] | 10/11/21
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 […] | 08/31/21
Why Our Physical Therapy Team Are Amazing (And What They Have Taught Me)
I 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. But, one that comes with a gratification I have never experienced before. Let me back up – my husband, Dr. Kevin Spahr, is a PT. […] | 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 […] | 05/20/21
Running Injuries: What Every Runner Should Be Doing to Prevent Them
It is that time of the year again when us “Minnesotans” begin to slowly increase our outdoor activities as the warmer weather approaches. Whether you have been running all winter long or hoping to start a running program, injuries are a common occurrence. Some resources have reported that the annual injury rate for runners is […] | 03/24/21
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 […] | 03/08/21
Low Back Pain is Very Common… Unfortunately!
Chances are if you’re reading this, you’ve experienced back pain at least once in your life. Low back pain is the leading cause of activity and work limitation in the United States. Around 1 in 6 people will experience low back pain for the first time this year and 1 in 3 people who’ve had […] | 02/21/21
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 […] | 02/05/21
Blood Flow Restriction Training: When Traditional Exercise Isn’t Working
“I’ve already tried Physical Therapy, and it didn’t work for me.” Far too often…we hear this when talking with people about their pain or injury. When we ask those same people what they did in previous Physical Therapy programs, they usually mention they did a few exercises and stretches that didn’t help. For most individuals, […] | 01/07/21
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 […] | 11/23/20
Dry Needling 101
Dry Needling has become a popularized treatment intervention utilized by Physical Therapists over the past decade. More people are coming into our PRO Therapy clinics searching for Dry Needling services on their own or with the recommendation from friends and/or family members that they should give Dry Needling a shot to help reduce their pain […] | 08/01/20
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 […] | 07/15/20
Arthritis: What Is It? How Can Physical Therapy Help?
If you’re aged 40+ and have experienced pain at your knee, back, shoulder or hip you’ve probably been told “it could be due to arthritis.” Arthritis, is a term so commonly used in our everyday language and has become almost a “rite of passage” that we’ll all experience it at some point in time. If […] | 06/15/20
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 […] | 06/01/20
Virtual Physical Therapy: Is It Right For Me?
Virtual Physical Therapy, Telerehab, Telehealth and Digital PT are a few 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 […] | 05/20/20
4 Simple Tips to Prevent Low Back Pain While Working from Home
On March 25th, 2020 Governor Tim Walz signed an executive order for all Minnesotans to Stay-At-Home. As a result, the number of people in our state working from home has significantly increased, and creating a makeshift office space has become a necessary task. This is a very important time to make sure you have everything […] | 05/20/20
Running Injuries: What Every Runner Should Be Doing to Prevent Them
It is that time of the year again when us “Minnesotans” begin to slowly increase our outdoor activities as the warmer weather approaches. Whether you have been running all winter long or hoping to start a running program, injuries are a common occurrence. Some resources have reported that the annual injury rate for runners is […] | 04/15/20
Low Back Pain & MRI Results: Here’s What You Should Know
When seeking medical advice for low back pain, some of you may have been recommended to have an MRI. While others who’ve attempted to manage low back pain alone, might be thinking an MRI can provide you all the answers to help solve your pain. The purpose of this blog is to help clear up […] | 03/15/20
Are IT Band Problems Holding You Back From Running? We Can Help!
What is the IT Band? The IT Band is composed of fibrous connective tissue that runs down the outside of the thigh. IT stands for ILIOTIBIAL, which is in reference to the primary connection sites of the band including the ilium bone of the pelvis at the top, and the tibia bone of the lower leg at the […] | 02/15/20
