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Two Therapists Join the CLPTRS team!

Clear Lake Physical Therapy and Rehab Specialists (CLPTRS) just added a fourth location in Prairie Farm in April. But it’s not just the number of our offices that is expanding. Our staff is expanding as well. We have two new therapists joining CLPTRS this month and we would love to introduce them to the community! […]

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March is Athletic Training Month

Every March, Clear Lake Physical Therapy and Rehab Specialists (CLPTRS) likes to shine a light on our athletic trainer on staff, Mel Lewis. We do this because Mel has been a vital part of our success in restoring human performance in our community. And as it is National Athletic Training Month, we recognize the important […]

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Workers’ Compensation and Physical Therapy

At Clear Lake Physical Therapy and Rehab Specialists (CLPTRS) we are certainly known for providing physical therapy to our patients before or after surgery or because of an accident, or athletic training services after a sport-related injury. But did you know that we also work with a variety of local businesses? CLPTRS is a destination […]

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CLPTRS to Open Fourth Clinic in Prairie Farm

When Emily Monson was growing up in Clayton, she never imagined she would serve her beloved hometown and surrounding communities with a physical therapy practice. She began her practice in Turtle Lake. A second location was then added in Clear Lake in 2009. The most recent and third location, in Amery, opened in July of […]

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Affording Physical Therapy Care

It’s no secret that inflation has affected the bottom line finances in millions of American homes in the past year. As the cost of food, housing, clothing, and many other day-to-day essentials climb faster than earnings, spending is on a lot of minds in our community. When it becomes more difficult to afford the essentials, […]

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The Benefits of Physical Therapy Before Surgery

Most people know that physicians and surgeons often recommend physical therapy after a surgery. Post-op physical therapy can help reduce scar tissue, strengthen ligaments and muscles, and help a patient’s range of motion increase. But what about pre-op physical therapy? Is that a common practice and how can it help? At Clear Lake Physical Therapy […]

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How Physical Therapy Can Help With Jaw Pain

There you sit, enjoying a delicious meal, when you realize chewing is causing pain in your jaw. Or maybe you’ve noticed that your jaw has a constant dull ache, even when you’re not eating. Or maybe you’re experiencing pain in and around your ear, a clicking in your jaw, or difficulty opening or closing your […]

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How Physical Therapy Helps After Orthopedic Surgery

A big part of the work we do at Clear Lake Physical Therapy and Rehab Specialists (CLPTRS) is working with patients after a surgery. Whether you have surgery on your knee, hip, or shoulder, we are here to help. Physical therapy is a big part of the recovery process regardless of which kind surgery you are […]

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Keeping Student Athletes Safe as Fall Sports Begin

Summer is winding down, and that means that school will start again soon. Part of back to school also means back to sports. And getting back to sports might also mean sports injuries for some students. Fall is a time of practices, games, warm-ups, locker talks, water breaks and post-game celebrations in the life of […]

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FastBreak 5K Raises Thousands for Clear Lake School District

The 9th annual FastBreak 5K, sponsored by Clear Lake Physical Therapy and Rehab Specialists (CLPTRS), was once again held during Clear Lake Heritage Days. The race was run on Saturday morning, June 25. It was a humid and cloudy morning, thankfully the rain held off until the very end of the event. The race began […]

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