May 8, 2020 By : Jake Nienow, PT, DPT Ramp up your activity slowly. Spring weather may be calling you to the golf course, bike trails, yard and garden. If you haven’t been as active, don’t expect to pick up where you left off. If you’re a golfer, don’t swing at 100% and play 9 holes … Continued
April 27, 2021 When Roger Albrecht, 3, comes to Mankato Clinic Pediatric Therapy Services twice a week, he has big smiles for the staff. His speech language pathologist sits on a kid-size chair at Roger’s level as they work with flash cards to help Roger choose between eating Cheerios or blowing bubbles. Roger may be … Continued
May 10, 2021 Sara Palmer received a call from daughter who was away at college. Her daughter was depressed and in the midst of a mental health crisis. Sara was able to calm her down, get to the heart of the problem and connect her with the professional help her daughter needed to treat her … Continued
May 14, 2021 When Jeff Ford of Saint Peter got COVID-19 in October 2020, he didn’t expect symptoms to linger for 6 months and counting. Headaches and fatigue have kept him company for months. That’s why he is encouraging others to get the COVID-19 vaccine. “Get the vaccine. Don’t let it impact you. I’m not … Continued
June 14, 2021 by Richard Peller, MD When younger men come to see me, it’s usually one of three things. Their brother or father was diagnosed with a medical condition. A male friend or family member has died. Or their wife made the appointment. Men don’t like going to the doctor. It’s against our nature. Unfortunately, delaying … Continued
July 28, 2021 Randy Hermanson of North Mankato worked for roughly 15 years in factories where he made elevator parts and brake parts for heavy equipment. His back pain was so severe that there were days when he was almost in tears at the end of the day. “That was before I realized how tender … Continued
August 10, 2021 When Joe Harvey was released from prison four years ago, he didn’t have a hammer or screwdriver to his name. His landscaping business in Windom was defunct. In four years, he rebuilt his business which includes a shop, two skid loaders, two trailers, tools, power equipment and several employees. “Clean and sober … Continued
August 25, 2021 As your kiddos go back to school this year, they are adjusting from summer days to school days. Here’s how you can help get your child off to a good start. Sleep Everyone needs a good night’s sleep. Getting the proper amount of sleep helps our children stay focused, improves concentration and … Continued
September 7, 2021 by Kendra Finn, DO Whether you’ve sent the kids back to school or you’re coming up for air after a busy summer with family, friends and travel, September is a good time for women to check in with themselves. Ask yourself how are you feeling? Women are really good at taking care of others … Continued
October 25, 2021 Entering a store one day, Jaci Sprague of Madison Lake read the sign that said pregnant women could shop as early as 7 a.m. As a young, healthy woman, the sign was an eye opener. Because she was pregnant, she was now in the same high-risk category as seniors for getting severely … Continued
