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
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
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
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
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
The Benefits of Regular Physical Therapy
A regular physical therapy plan can be massively beneficial to people of all ages, who want to reduce pain and improve their ability to move and function. | 10/13/22
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
