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Start the New Year by Easing into Exercise
January 3, 2019 By : Katie Swanson, PT, DPT Come January, many of us resolve to exercise more frequently. We often start with good intentions, but we don’t always succeed in making exercise part of our regular routine. If exercising is your New Year’s resolution, you can set yourself up for success by following these…
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Don’t Take the Skin You’re in for Granted
December 7, 2019 By: Lisa Montag, NP The skin is the largest organ in your body, but we often take it for granted. The good news is it’s never too late to start taking care of your skin. Your skin routine can be simple yet effective. As we age, gravity, hormone loss and sun can…
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Avoid the All-Or-Nothing Mindset to Enjoy the Holidays
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…
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Dry Needling Can Help Relieve Chronic Muscle Pain
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…
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Give Your Heart Some Love
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.
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Bottom Line: A Colonoscopy Can Save Your Life
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…
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Mankato Clinic Foundation Awards Quarter Four Grants
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…
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Avoid, Spot and Treat Heat Exhaustion & Heat Stroke
July 9, 2020
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COVID-19: Wearing Masks Properly Is New skill for Children to Learn
July 23, 2020 Mankato Clinic pediatrician recommends 30-day plan to teach children to wear masks (Mankato—July 23, 2020) In light of Minnesota’s statewide mask mandate, children are expected to wear masks in indoor public places and schools. Learning to mask properly is a skill that parents and caregivers can help their children learn at…
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Avoid the Aches and Pains of Working from Home
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,…