Maria C. Ryan, MD

Two years. Two ACL surgeries. First father, then son. For Michael and Cole Sutherland, getting back on their bikes has been quite the ride.

“TCO’s Dr. TJ Ridley has been taking great care of our family.

When I had an accident racing my dirt bike, I broke my tibia plateau and tore my ACL. I had a great outcome after surgery and physical therapy and was back riding by August of 2022. However, just seven months later, my son tore his ACL while practicing for the upcoming motocross season.

Thanks to my great experience with Dr. Ridley, I knew exactly where to bring Cole. Once again, the results were outstanding, and Cole came back from injury better than ever. In fact, he won the first race he competed in after being cleared!

It’s been amazing coaching Cole and watching him achieve so much success. I’m thankful to TCO and Dr. Ridley for getting us back on the track.”

As proud partners of Special Olympics Minnesota, we're excited to see Team Minnesota come to life!

With the 2026 USA Games right in our backyard, there's no better time for local athletes to apply. Let’s make this a memorable event and showcase the spirit of our community.

Give a warm welcome to our newest spine surgeon, Dr. Adam Green!

Dr. Green is dedicated to improving the quality of patients’ lives through surgical and non-surgical treatments of conditions affecting the spine. Every treatment plan is tailored to meet the unique needs and goals of each patient. He and his wife have two daughters, and he enjoys fly fishing and playing ice hockey.

Dr. Green treats patients in Blaine, Brooklyn Park, and C**n Rapids. Learn more: TCOmn.com/Adam-Green

The season is here, and so is your chance to win big!

Ready. Set. Send a heartfelt message in the comments to your favorite Minnesota Vikings player, coach, alumni, or spirit squad member, and you could score an authentic jersey.

Stay tuned to our social channels all season long. Your message might get a special shoutout.

This moment was everything!

Congratulations to TCO athlete Mallory Weggemann on defending her gold medal over the weekend. Your determination and resilience inspire us all. We're incredibly proud to be a part of your journey.

Time's running out to sign up! Our second annual TCO Orthotic Skill Building Workshop is next week, and limited spots remain.

This two-day course will take your knowledge to the next level as you learn about orthotic materials and applications. Plus, you’ll earn CE credits.

Register now and share this opportunity with your co-workers: TCOmn.com/OrthoticWorkshop

All TCO locations, including our urgent care clinics, will be closed this Monday in observance of Labor Day. We'll be back and ready to serve you at 8 AM on Tuesday.

Enjoy the holiday and stay safe!

Join us in welcoming our new Sports Physical Therapy Residents, Harrisen Egly and Dylan Scott.

Harrisen was born and raised in Edina. He received his Doctor of Physical Therapy from the Washington University School of Medicine. On the weekends, he enjoys exploring local coffee shops, playing tennis, and walking lakeside trails with his fiancé and their hound dog Elvis.

Dylan comes to TCO by way of California. He completed his Doctor of Physical Therapy at Duke University. In his spare time, he’s an enthusiastic hiker, enjoys live music, and is on a journey to cook a dish from every country.

For more about these residents and the entire program, check out our blog: TCOmn.com/2025-PT-Residents

A small gesture of kindness by Rad Tech Alicia Johnson made a huge impact on a patient.

“Alicia was assisting me with a patient who came in with a walker. The patient was commenting to us about her squeaky wheels and joking about how she couldn't sneak up on anyone. She also mentioned that at a previous appointment, at a different facility, the staff tried to find WD40 to stop the wheel from squeaking.

As soon as that was said, Alicia knew we had some in the X-ray department and found it. After finishing the patient’s X-rays, Alicia came in and sprayed the walker’s wheels, and the patient was ecstatic to have a quiet walker!”

*Every month we recognize a TCO team member who was nominated for making a difference in someone’s life. As a small token of thanks, we partnered with local artist Claire Ward Fine Art to create a one-of-a-kind art piece featuring an image of the recipient’s choosing.

Say hello to our new Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residents, Cole Birch and Grace Nelson.

Cole grew up in Fargo, North Dakota. He received his Doctor of Physical Therapy from Concordia University – St. Paul. Outside of the clinic, he enjoys golfing, finding new ways to stay active, and attending as many Minnesota Twins games as he can.

Grace was born and raised in Stillwater. She completed her Doctor of Physical Therapy at Marquette University. In her free time, Grace loves wake surfing, yoga, and pickleball.

For more about these residents and the entire program, check out our blog: TCOmn.com/2025-PT-Residents

Working as a physical therapist assistant for 30 years took a toll on Cheryl’s left shoulder. After working through the pain for many years, she decided to turn to TCO for help.

“In 2017, I had a decompression done. The surgery was successful for a couple of years, but by 2020, my shoulder pain was getting worse. I was unable to sleep on my left side. When I elevated my arm, the humerus would slip out of the socket. I tried several rounds of cortisone but eventually that stopped helping. It was time to get my shoulder replaced.

At my first appointment with TCO’s Dr. Andrew Schmiesing, I was immediately assured I was in good hands and scheduled my surgery.

I had a quick recovery, the pain was well controlled, and when I got the okay to ditch the sling, I went to work. Now I can lift up to 20 pounds and use my arm for gardening and lawn maintenance. My left arm has become my strong arm.

I am so thankful I finally did this. Dr. Schmiesing will be seeing more of me as my body is very arthritic.”

Time to make waves and chase greatness.

As Mallory Weggemann prepares to defend her gold medal in Paris, this TCO and Training HAUS athlete reflects on her storied career.

Read Mallory’s Paris Games preview for an inspiring Q&A, and leave her some love in the comments: https://traininghaus.com/news/mallorys-paris-games-preview/

Shoutout to our staff for rocking Minnesota Twins and St. Paul Saints Baseball swag all summer.

We’re proud to support both teams!

Helping Dakotah stay race-ready is an honor! We're inspired by her incredible performance and the way she always seems to defy the odds.

A pause for reflection after an amazing showing at the Paris Games!

and Twin Cities Orthopedics athlete Dakotah Lindwurm made all of Minnesota proud as she finished the highest of any American in the marathon.

We wanted to share some of Dakotah’s powerful and inspirational thoughts on the race.

“Going into the marathon, I knew on paper I shouldn’t place in the top half of the field. I’ve never been one to set a limit on myself, and I certainly wasn’t going to start at the Olympics.

I’ve had a million questions and comments about taking the lead out near Versailles. Do I regret it? Was I just trying to get TV time? Was I trying to break away from the field? The answer? No, I was just trying to keep a constant pace. As I turned the corner in the front, I swear I heard the entire state of Minnesota scream.

Sooner or later, they surged and caught me. My hope was I’d reconnect on the hill, but I never reconnected at all. To say that hill before 30K was torture is an understatement. I almost put my hands on my quads and walked up, but I thought of all the hours I spent in the gym after tough workouts and how many yards I pulled a sled that was double my weight to prepare for this exact moment.

I could hear my strength coach Jimmy Warmuth yell, “HIT. HIT. HIT. HIT.” in rhythm commanding my knee drive and foot strike. It was just like being at Training HAUS. Before I knew it, I looked up and I was catching carnage from the lead group and was cresting the hill.

To get to this level takes some inability to ever be satisfied. 12th at the Olympics is amazing. Top 10 would have been epic. If I had won gold, I would have wished I won by a bigger margin. That’s the beauty of this sport, we’re always striving for more.”

Featuring speakers like Glenn Fleisig, PhD, Mike Reinold, PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS, C-PS, and Christopher Camp, MD, the TCO Baseball Medicine Conference is a chance to learn from some of the game's best providers.

For Physicians, Physical Therapists, Athletic Trainers, and Sports Performance Coaches, this two-day event will boost your expertise and elevate your practice.

Register today, and see the full list of scheduled speakers: TCOmn.com/Baseball-Med-Conf

We're proud of Mike's dedication to providing world-class coverage! Way to represent TCO and the HAUS on the biggest stage of them all.

Netflix's Receiver takes the audience inside the TCO Performance Center like never before.

From injury to recovery, Justin Jefferson let the cameras roll as he battled adversity last season. We’re inspired by his determination and proud to be the Official Sports Medicine Provider of the Minnesota Vikings.

Born and raised in Minnesota, our Sports Medicine Fellows, Dr. Dustin Lee and Dr. Matthew Rasmussen, are thrilled to be back home at TCO!

Dr. Lee grew up in Mabel, a rural farming community in southeastern Minnesota. He completed a six-year enlistment in the Air Force before pursuing his path to becoming a physician.

Dr. Rasmussen grew up in Chaska. He completed his Orthopedic Residency at the University of Michigan alongside his wife, Chloe, who is a women’s health physician.

We’re excited for you to begin this new chapter.

Introducing our Foot & Ankle Fellows, Dr. Caroline Chen and Dr. Patrick Donaghue!

Dr. Chen was born in Indonesia but raised in Arkansas. She is excited to live in Minnesota to explore the lakes, bike trails, and winter activities with her husband.

Dr. Donaghue was born and raised in the suburbs of Philadelphia. He looks forward to completing this final year of training in the Twin Cities with his wife and son.

We’re excited for you to learn and grow at TCO.

Thank you for trusting us with your care, J.J.

We’re wishing you a full and speedy recovery.

J.J. McCarthy Sidelined for 2024 Season After Undergoing Full Meniscus Repair Minnesota Vikings Latest News

Last chance to win four VIP tickets to root for our partner the St. Paul Saints Baseball at an upcoming game!

Follow our social channels to qualify. Enter here: TCOmn.com/Enter-To-Win

Winner will be notified by email only. Contest ends 8/16.

Special Delivery! We’ve been keeping Viktor the Viking very busy during Minnesota Vikings Training Camp.

We collected over 1,000 fan letters through our Ready. Set. Send. campaign. From the heartfelt to the hilarious, thanks for the incredible support.

Viktor will be delivering these letters to the team all season. Stay tuned to see if your message gets shared.

TCO’s own Anita Steckling and Jenni Duerkop took their commitment to care all the way to Paris!

These incredible care coordinators turned their vacation into a "volun-cation" at the Olympics, showing that their dedication to helping others never takes a break. We’re proud of our team members who live out our core value of “service” both at TCO and in their personal lives. Check out this story from KARE 11:

Minnesota's 'volun-cationers' add another Olympics to their list of big events Anita Steckling and Linda Vanderwerf are volunteering at their second Olympic Games, and they've worked far more Super Bowls.

Elevate your orthotic fabrication skills at the second annual TCO Orthotic Skill Building Workshop!

Join us at TCO Edina - Crosstown for a two-day, hands-on course designed for beginning and intermediate-level occupational therapists.

Tag a friend or co-worker to join you and take advantage of our early bird pricing. Register now at TCOmn.com/OrthoticWorkshop.

All smiles from our staff when they’re wearing Minnesota Twins and St. Paul Saints Baseball swag!

TCO employees show their support for our partners by wearing their baseball gear in-clinic every Friday during the summer.

Make sure your athlete isn’t sidelined this season! Sign up for this final, FREE opportunity.

Join us on August 12th at our Edina – Crosstown location. Not only are appointments fast, but they’re required for eligibility.

Register at TCOmn.com/SportsPhysicals.