January 4, 2021by Erin Gonzalez, MS, RD, LD It’s natural to start thinking about ways to make changes for the New Year ahead. How many years have you vowed to cut out all the sugar, exercise every day, and lose weight once and for all? Maybe you have had the experience of starting a new diet … Continued
November 5, 2018 By : Erin Gonzalez, MS, RD, LD November and December are filled with social gatherings emphasizing traditions, fun, and of course food! Many people struggle with holidays and fear of overeating at parties. What if, just the thought of a diet, restriction or deprivation being around the corner is what influences the … Continued
October 26, 2018 By: Jake Nienow, PT, DPT You don’t have to live with muscle pain and inflammation. Dry needling is one technique that Mankato Clinic physical therapists use to treat muscle pain, particularly myofascial pain. What is Myofascial Pain? Myofascial pain affects the fascia — the connective tissue that covers the muscle. With … Continued
In February, our minds turn to love, valentines and matters of the heart! That’s why February is American Heart Month. Take time to understand your risk for heart disease and steps you can take toward heart health.
November 6, 2019by Matthew Carns, MD Did you know you can prevent colorectal cancer by getting a colonoscopy? A colonoscopy is the only test that can prevent colon cancer by finding and removing precancerous polyps before they turn into cancer. This important test also detects cancer early, often before people notice symptoms. Colorectal cancer is highly … Continued
November 22, 2019 MANKATO (November 11, 2019) — To support organizations that share its mission, the Mankato Clinic Foundation has approved $16,500 in grants to deserving organizations during quarter four. Receiving grants for quarter four are: Grow MANkato ($1,000) Camp Sweet Life Adventures-Camp Sweet Life Connects ($4,000) Minnesota Doctors for People ($3,000) Arts Center … Continued
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July 27, 2020by Michael Much, PT, DPT With our ergonomic workspaces gathering dust at the office, many of us are working from home in makeshift offices and kitchen tables. And we may be feeling it with some new aches and pains courtesy of our less-than-ideal home workspaces. Here are some ways to treat your body better, … Continued
August 12, 2020 MANKATO (August 7, 2020) — The Mankato Clinic Foundation awarded two $1,000 Nancy Pfeifer Scholarships to children of Mankato Clinic employees who are pursuing an education in the healthcare field. This year’s scholarship recipients are: Ashley Dungan of Mankato. Ashley, daughter of Dr. James Dungan, Mankato Clinic Occupational Medicine, is enrolled in … Continued
August 13, 2020by Katie Wojtalewicz, Psy.D, LP The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching effects on our lives. Depression and anxiety are already common problems for people under chronic stress, so it’s no surprise we are seeing an increase during the pandemic. Pandemic fatigue describes the feeling of exhaustion and burn-out we’ve reached after months of having … Continued
