Expert Physical Therapy Services in Mendota Heights, MN

Empowering Your Recovery Journey

Physical therapy tailored to your needs.

Physical therapy is your personalized roadmap to regaining strength, mobility, and continuing your active lifestyle. We tailor a plan that respects your body's unique needs along with your personal goals, using targeted exercises, hands-on care, and education to recover from injury, prevent future issues, and live a fuller, more active life.

🔹 Dry Needling:

Dry needling is a powerful technique used to release muscle tension and reduce pain by targeting myofascial trigger points—tight bands of muscle that can contribute to dysfunction and discomfort. Using a thin, sterile needle, we stimulate these areas to promote blood flow, reduce inflammation, and restore normal muscle function. This treatment is especially effective for chronic pain, postural imbalances, and athletic recovery.

🔹 Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training:

BFR training uses specialized cuffs to partially restrict blood flow to the limbs during low-load resistance exercise. This creates a metabolic environment that stimulates muscle growth and strength gains—without the need for heavy lifting. Ideal for post-surgical rehab, joint pain, or individuals unable to tolerate traditional strength training, BFR allows for accelerated recovery and performance enhancement under safe, controlled conditions.

🔹 Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM):

IASTM involves the use of ergonomically designed tools to detect and treat areas of soft tissue dysfunction. By applying targeted pressure and movement, we help break down scar tissue, improve fascial mobility, and stimulate the body’s natural healing response. This technique is particularly beneficial for chronic tendon issues, post-operative stiffness, and repetitive strain injuries.

🔹 Vestibular Rehabilitation:

Vestibular rehab is a specialized form of physical therapy aimed at treating dizziness, vertigo, and balance disorders. Through a combination of eye-head coordination exercises, balance training, and habituation techniques, we retrain the brain and inner ear to process movement more effectively. This therapy is highly effective for conditions such as BPPV, vestibular neuritis, and post-concussion syndrome—and can dramatically improve quality of life and confidence in movement.

🔹 Manual Therapy:

Manual therapy is a hands-on approach to restoring mobility, reducing pain, and improving tissue function. Techniques may include joint mobilizations, soft tissue release, muscle energy techniques, and myofascial work. By addressing restrictions in joints and muscles, manual therapy helps restore natural movement patterns and supports long-term recovery.

🔹 Individualized Exercise Prescription & Education:

Every treatment plan includes customized exercise programming based on your unique goals, movement patterns, and clinical presentation. We begin with a thorough biomechanical assessment to analyze how you move—including identifying compensatory strategies that may be contributing to pain or dysfunction. From there, we design a targeted exercise plan that addresses your specific needs while promoting optimal movement mechanics. During each session, we closely monitor your form to ensure compensatory patterns are not reinforced. Our goal is to retrain your body to move efficiently and confidently, reducing the risk of future injury and enhancing overall performance. Whether you’re managing an orthopedic condition, returning to sport, or simply seeking to move better, our approach empowers lasting results through education, precision, and purposeful movement.