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SUMMER BREAK

Summer break is nearly here, and we can’t wait to share our ideas on how to keep families away from screens and make memories together. We understand the allure of digital devices can be challenging to resist; but don’t worry, we have a few ideas to create an active summer for your family.

Stepping Outdoors:
Use the warm weather to your advantage for outdoor adventures like family hikes, bike rides, picnics, and lake days. Here are a few of our favorites!

Create a Summer Activity Bucket List: Compile a list of exciting activities for the summer. These could include a trip to a water park, a camping adventure, or trying a new sport. This list will serve as a roadmap to fun-filled experiences and maintain enthusiasm throughout the summer.

Discover Local Parks and Nature Trails: Explore the hidden gems in our local parks and nature trails. Take advantage of their playgrounds, fitness structures, and open spaces. Visiting new spots each week can keep the adventures fresh and fun.

Group sports or fitness activities: Encourage teamwork and physical activity by setting a routine for regular family exercise sessions. This could be a hike, a backyard soccer game, or a fitness class. Keep an eye out for community events or sports leagues for families to get to know your neighbors!

Call today to ask us how we can help you get back to enjoying the activities that are important to you!

At Select Therapy, nothing makes us happier than seeing our patients on the road to recovery and achieving their goals!

From regaining mobility after surgery to conquering chronic pain, our dedicated team of physical therapists is here to support you every step of the way. We're incredibly proud of our amazing patients and their incredible progress.

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Vertigo or vestibular issues can make a person feel dizzy or out of balance. There are many causes of dizziness including:

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
Vestibular hypofunction
Orthostatic hypotension
Medication side effects

Physical therapists are trained in evaluation and treatment of dizziness and balance disorders with treatments ranging from strengthening and balance exercises to Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex (visual) training.

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is a common cause of Vertigo. Symptoms often occur with changes in head position such as looking up or down or changing positions in bed. Vertigo symptoms are often described as room-spinning dizziness that lasts less than one minute. Symptoms are typically brief and can vary in level of intensity. Physical therapists are trained in evaluation and treatment of BPPV with canalith repositioning maneuvers.

BPPV Symptoms:

Dizziness
Sensation that you or the room is spinning
Loss of balance, instability
Nausea
Vomiting

If you are experiencing symptoms of dizziness or impaired balance, physical therapy can help! Feel free to call Select Therapy for more information or to answer any questions specific to your needs!

Ankle and foot injuries can be caused by a variety of common conditions. They can start as a minor annoyance when you’re doing everyday activities. They may be the result of everyday wear and tear, or from a fall or a major trauma. Ankle and foot pain could even occur because of conditions in other areas of the body (i.e. low back, hip, or knee).

Symptoms of Foot and Ankle Dysfunction:

Pain
Limited range of motion
Clicking, catching, instability
Difficulty walking
Swelling
Weakness

Common Foot and Ankle Dysfunctions:

Ankle sprains / instability
Tendonitis
Plantar Fasciitis
Foot drop
Foot / Ankle surgeries

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Here at Select Therapy, we value understanding the whole person and the unique needs of each patient. We even provide a custom individualized treatment plan that our patient’s can access on their hand-held device.

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Elbow, wrist, and hand pain and dysfunction can significantly affect your ability to care for yourself, do your everyday jobs, and enjoy life. Select Therapy’s certified hand therapist is highly trained to treat issues related to the function of the body from the arm to the hand.

Symptoms of elbow, wrist, & hand dysfunction:

Clicking, clunking, or snapping at tendons or joints
Tingling or numbness
Stiffness
Swelling
Weakness or pain
Poor fine motor control
Impaired sensation

Common elbow, wrist, & hand conditions:

Sports-related injuries (throwing, golfing, playing tennis, baseball…etc)
Repetitive motion injuries
Workstation ergonomics deficiencies
Strained or torn ligaments
Dislocations
Arthritis
Tendonitis
Bursitis
Trauma/ amputation
Fractures
Tendon/ nerve/ vascular laceration and repair

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The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in the body which allows the arm to move in many different positions. This requires many muscles to work together to move the arm effectively. The large available range of motion, complex sequencing of muscle coordination, and repetitive demands placed on the shoulder can make the shoulder prone to injury.

Symptoms of Shoulder Dysfunction

Pain
Limited range of motion
Weakness
Muscle spasm
Clicking, catching, or clunking
Functional limitations with self cares, daily activities, work duties, caring for others, and/or participation in sports or hobbies

Common Shoulder Dysfunctions

Rotator Cuff Sprains / Tears
Impingement Syndrome
Instability / Dislocation
Sprain to the AC, SC, or Glenohumeral joint
Osteoarthritis
Tendonitis / Bursitis
Scapular Dyskinesia / Winging
Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder)
Labral Tears
Muscle Strains
Post-Surgical Recovery
How Physical Therapy Can Help

Select Therapy’s team of experienced physical and occupational therapists are experts in treating many shoulder dysfunctions. Your therapist will begin by taking a detailed history of your shoulder problem. They will then perform a thorough examination of your shoulder including measuring range of motion, testing muscle strength, and performing special tests that can help to diagnose the underlying problem. Treatment will be personalized based on your symptoms and functional limitations.

Feel free to call our office, for more information or to answer any questions specific to your needs.



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Neck and back pain are common reasons people visit their doctor. Spine pain typically doesn’t start from a single injury, it often develops over time from the stress and strain of daily activities. Eventually, parts of the spine may begin to degenerate. This degeneration can become a source of neck or back pain. Select Therapy’s staff is highly trained and experienced in physical therapy for the following conditions:

Whiplash
Dropped Head Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Radiculopathy
Burners and Stingers (Brachial Plexus injuries)
Arthritis
Disc Herniation
Spinal Fractures
Scoliosis
Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
Sacral Insufficiency
Piriformis Syndrome
Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease

Feel free to call our office, for more information or to answer any questions specific to your needs.



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Select Therapy’s team of experienced physical therapists are experts in treating many knee dysfunctions. Your therapist will begin by taking a detailed history of your knee problem. They will then perform a thorough examination of your knee including measuring range of motion, testing muscle strength, and performing special tests that can help to diagnose the underlying problem. Treatment will be personalized based on your personal goals, symptoms, and functional limitations.

Feel free to call our office for more information or to answer any questions specific to your needs.



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This is it🏁! Lock your core in for this final day of our 30-day plank challenge! Finish strong today by taking any and all modifications you need.

If you find you are loosing form, take a break and come back to it.
✅Keep your body in a straight line from your ankles, knees, hips, to the shoulders
✅Breathe throughout your plank, keeping your core engaged🌬
✅Look infront of your hands (about 18") to avoid dropping your head👀
✅Press your shoulder blades away from your spine

⚠️The information, guidance, and exercises provided during this 30-day plank challenge provided by Select Therapy are for educational purposes only. While our team of professionals aims to offer accurate and beneficial advice, it is not a substitute for personalized medical advice or treatment. Participants should consult their healthcare provider before implementing any recommendations or exercises provided during the challenge.⚠️

We are so close to the end! Stick with it! Choose your favorite option (or complete multiple) for the type of plank you'd like to do.

We've reviewed the following options throughout our challenge so far:
Side plank
Forearm plank
Elevated plank (toes on stairs)
Extended elbow plank
Dumbbell or rolled towel plank (for wrist pain)
Knee plank

If you missed the info on any of these, be sure to scroll back through our page for our safety and performance recommendations.
Embrace the challenge and stay strong today!

⚠️The information, guidance, and exercises provided during this 30-day plank challenge provided by Select Therapy are for educational purposes only. While our team of professionals aims to offer accurate and beneficial advice, it is not a substitute for personalized medical advice or treatment. Participants should consult their healthcare provider before implementing any recommendations or exercises provided during the challenge.⚠️

We have come to our final REST day of our 30-day plank challenge today! Make sure you stretch and enjoy some different kinds of movement today like walking, light cardio work, and flexibility training. We will be back at it to finish this challenge up tomorrow and Saturday. Stay strong, friends! We go this🙌!

Day 27 of our 30-day plank challenge awaits us! Let's spend a bit of time working our core together again today🎉.
This isometric core engagement work should not cause pain. Rather, you should feel things warming up and "worked" in the muscles of the stomach, upper legs, and between your shoulder blades. If something does hurt, consider dropping to your knees or elevating your upper body onto a higher surface. Make sure to maintain a straight line from your shoulders to your ankles (or knees, if you've dropped to your knees).
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Stay strong💪!
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We got this🫶!
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⚠️The information, guidance, and exercises provided during this 30-day plank challenge provided by Select Therapy are for educational purposes only. While our team of professionals aims to offer accurate and beneficial advice, it is not a substitute for personalized medical advice or treatment. Participants should consult their healthcare provider before implementing any recommendations or exercises provided during the challenge.⚠️

If you've joined in on our 30-day plank challenge, hang in there! We're almost to the finish. Keep your core engaged throughout and take any adjustments to your position you need. This shouldn't cause pain. Rather, you should feel the muscles in your core, shoulder blades, and leg muscles engage throughout. Make sure you breathe and keep your gaze about 18" in front of your hands.


⚠️The information, guidance, and exercises provided during this 30-day plank challenge provided by Select Therapy are for educational purposes only. While our team of professionals aims to offer accurate and beneficial advice, it is not a substitute for personalized medical advice or treatment. Participants should consult their healthcare provider before implementing any recommendations or exercises provided during the challenge.⚠️

We're back at it today for day 25 of our 30-day plank challenge! Don't forget to pick your option for the type of plank you'd like to do. Or, try multiple throughout your duration today!

We've reviewed the following options throughout our challenge so far:
Side plank
Forearm plank
Elevated plank (toes on stairs)
Extended elbow plank
Dumbbell or rolled towel plank (for wrist pain)
Knee plank
If you missed the info on any of these, be sure to scroll back through our page for our safety and performance recommendations.

Embrace the challenge and stay strong today!



⚠️The information, guidance, and exercises provided during this 30-day plank challenge provided by Select Therapy are for educational purposes only. While our team of professionals aims to offer accurate and beneficial advice, it is not a substitute for personalized medical advice or treatment. Participants should consult their healthcare provider before implementing any recommendations or exercises provided during the challenge.⚠️

Although today is a rest day from our 30-day plank challenge, we have yet another plank variation for you to ponder trying for tomorrow. Consider trying a side plank! You can complete this on your elbow or hand for the upper body support and from your knee or foot for the lower body support!

Here are some muscles that benefit from the side plank:
✅Muscles of the shoulder girdle
✅Obliques (side of the core)
✅Neck muscles
✅Glutes (your buttocks muscles)
✅Hip abductors and (muscles that bring your leg away from the midline).

Don't forget to switch to the other side at the half-way point!

⚠️The information, guidance, and exercises provided during this 30-day plank challenge provided by Select Therapy are for educational purposes only. While our team of professionals aims to offer accurate and beneficial advice, it is not a substitute for personalized medical advice or treatment. Participants should consult their healthcare provider before implementing any recommendations or exercises provided during the
challenge.⚠️

Day 24 of our 30-day plank challenge brings us to another rest day! Look for another plank variation recommendation coming at you later this morning on our socials.

Time to get your plank on today! Be sure to take any and all modifications you need to succeed! Remember, you're welcome to start in a low (on forearms) or high (on hands) plank and then drop down to your knees if you need. Or, consider elevating your chest higher than your feet by placing your forearms or hands on a coffee table, bed, or chair. Your plank should feel like work, but it should not be painful.

⚠️The information, guidance, and exercises provided during this 30-day plank challenge provided by Select Therapy are for educational purposes only. While our team of professionals aims to offer accurate and beneficial advice, it is not a substitute for personalized medical advice or treatment. Participants should consult their healthcare provider before implementing any recommendations or exercises provided during the
challenge.⚠️

Congrats to our Physical Therapist Assistant, Jamie Talberg, for completing the Level 1 Herman and Wallace course on pelvic floor rehabilitation! Jamie has joined Sarah Lundy, DPT, and Breanna Carr, PTA on our Select Therapy team to be able to help patients with the following pelvic floor concerns:

Urinary incontinence
Pelvic pain
Leakage of bowel or bladder
Pain with s*x
Women's health concerns
Uterine, bladder or bowel prolapse
Pudendal neuralgia
Management of constipation
Endometriosis pain

Please contact us today at 218-824-5027 to schedule your appointment! Jamie works in our Baxter and Pine River clinics.

It's day 22 of our plank challenge! We have just a few days of work left (well, seven to be exact) to reach our end goal of either a 90 second plank, or a 4 minute plank! We will have two more rest days before the grand finale.

Stay strong today, choose your favorite plank modification or option, and make sure you breathe throughout! Drop down to a less demanding option if you start to loose your plank form. You got this🙌!



⚠️The information, guidance, and exercises provided during this 30-day plank challenge provided by Select Therapy are for educational purposes only. While our team of professionals aims to offer accurate and beneficial advice, it is not a substitute for personalized medical advice or treatment. Participants should consult their healthcare provider before implementing any recommendations or exercises provided during the challenge.⚠️

We're back at it today for our 30-day plank challenge! Don't forget to pick your option for the type of plank you'd like to do. Or, try multiple throughout your duration today!

We've reviewed the following options throughout our challenge so far:
Side plank
Forearm plank
Elevated plank (toes on stairs)
Extended elbow plank
Dumbbell or rolled towel plank (for wrist pain)
Knee plank
If you missed the info on any of these, be sure to scroll back through our page for our safety and performance recommendations.

Embrace the challenge and stay strong today!



⚠️The information, guidance, and exercises provided during this 30-day plank challenge provided by Select Therapy are for educational purposes only. While our team of professionals aims to offer accurate and beneficial advice, it is not a substitute for personalized medical advice or treatment. Participants should consult their healthcare provider before implementing any recommendations or exercises provided during the challenge.⚠️

Finding a soft surface to do your plank on might just be the ticket you need to keep your forearms happy! You could try:
✅A rolled up yoga mat under your forearms
✅Plank on your bed
✅Put your forearms on a low couch and keep your feet on the floor
✅Place a folded towel under your forearms
✅Shift your weight side-to-side slightly from forearm to forearm throughout
✅Or, shift your weight forward and backwards slightly on your toes by flexing and extending your ankles

Whatever your body needs today, provide it that option!



⚠️The information, guidance, and exercises provided during this 30-day plank challenge provided by Select Therapy are for educational purposes only. While our team of professionals aims to offer accurate and beneficial advice, it is not a substitute for personalized medical advice or treatment. Participants should consult their healthcare provider before implementing any recommendations or exercises provided during the challenge.⚠️

We're 2/3 of the way through our 30-day plank challenge...and it's a REST day! Bonus!
Enjoy some extra stretching and rest today so we're ready to come back strong tomorrow as we approach the finish line.



⚠️The information, guidance, and exercises provided during this 30-day plank challenge provided by Select Therapy are for educational purposes only. While our team of professionals aims to offer accurate and beneficial advice, it is not a substitute for personalized medical advice or treatment. Participants should consult their healthcare provider before implementing any recommendations or exercises provided during the challenge.⚠️

If you're joining us for our 30-day plank challenge, don't forget to get your day started off strong with a plank hold! Keep your core engaged throughout and take any adjustments to your position you need. This shouldn't cause pain. Rather, you should feel your core, shoulder blade, and leg muscles engage throughout. Make sure you breathe and keep your gaze about 18" infront of your hands.



⚠️The information, guidance, and exercises provided during this 30-day plank challenge provided by Select Therapy are for educational purposes only. While our team of professionals aims to offer accurate and beneficial advice, it is not a substitute for personalized medical advice or treatment. Participants should consult their healthcare provider before implementing any recommendations or exercises provided during the challenge.⚠️

It's another great day for a plank hold! You know the drill...your body should not be in pain while doing your plank. Take any and all options or modifications you need to keep your body safe while you're engaging your core. Stay strong!



⚠️The information, guidance, and exercises provided during this 30-day plank challenge provided by Select Therapy are for educational purposes only. While our team of professionals aims to offer accurate and beneficial advice, it is not a substitute for personalized medical advice or treatment. Participants should consult their healthcare provider before implementing any recommendations or exercises provided during the challenge.⚠️

"Wherever you go, whatever you do, may the luck of the Irish be there with you💛."
~Irish proverb

Have a fun and safe St. Patrick's Day today🍀👕🌈!

Day 17 of our 30-day plank challenge awaits us! Let's spend a bit of time working our core together again today🎉.
This should not cause pain. Rather, you should feel things warming up and "worked" in the muscles of the stomach, upper legs, and between your shoulder blades. If something does hurt, consider dropping to your knees or elevating your upper body onto a higher surface. Make sure to maintain a straight line from your shoulders to your ankles (or knees, if you've dropped to your knees).

Stay strong💪! We got this🫶!


⚠️The information, guidance, and exercises provided during this 30-day plank challenge provided by Select Therapy are for educational purposes only. While our team of professionals aims to offer accurate and beneficial advice, it is not a substitute for personalized medical advice or treatment. Participants should consult their healthcare provider before implementing any recommendations or exercises provided during the challenge.⚠️