Physical Medicine & Rehab

Non-surgical treatments for orthopedic pain and injury

The dedicated team of specialists at St. Luke's Physical Medicine & Rehab Associates provides aggressive, nonsurgical treatments for adults with orthopedic pain and injury. Throughout the healing process, our team addresses both the physical and emotional aspects, and coordinates long-term rehabilitation. St. Luke's Physical Medicine & Rehab Associates is also a HealthPartners-designated Medical Spine Center.

Why should I utilize PM&R?

Broad diagnostic expertise allows complete and accurate treatment that can help you return to fully functional living. Recovery rate and return-to-work or sport participation can be enhanced using rehabilitation principles, and treatments are efficient and cost-effective, using appropriately directed, scientifically based management techniques.

Common problems treated:

• Arthritis
• Athletic injury
• Brain and spinal cord injury
• Carpal tunnel syndrome diagnosis
• Low back pain
• Pinched nerve
• Rotator cuff injury
• Strains and sprains
• Tendonitis and bursitis
• Whiplash and neck pain

Rehabilitation specialties:

• Amputations/prosthetics
• Cancer rehabilitation
• Cardiac rehabilitation
• Non-operative spine medicine
• Sports injuries
• Stroke rehabilitation
• Management of patients in acute care rehab units

Treatment options:

• Electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies
• Epidural cortisone injections
• Joint injections
• Occupational therapy
• Orthotics and braces
• Peripheral nerve blocks
• Personal injury and disability evaluations
• Physical therapy
• Therapeutic exercise
  
  Referral required for this service. If you need one, talk to your primary care provider.
  
  To establish care with a St. Luke’s primary care provider, call 218.249.4000 or find a clinic near you.