Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
We help to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases, disorders & injuries such as strokes, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries and musculoskeletal issues.
What is Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R)?
PM&R, also known as physiatry or rehabilitation medicine, focuses on restoring and improving a person’s abilities and quality of life. We help individuals with disability from conditions that affect the:
- Bones
- Brain
- Joints
- Ligaments
- Muscles
- Nerves
- Spinal cord
- Tendons
We work with you to create a treatment plan that could include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathology, clinical psychology, and other experts. The goal of treatment is to improve your ability to participate in life activities.
Talk to your doctor if you are interested in a referral to see the PM&R team.
Most common health issues we treat:
- Amputations
- Back and neck pain
- Brain injury / concussion
- Burn
- Long COVID care
- Neurological disorders / neuromuscular disorders
- Problems walking
- Problems doing daily tasks
- Problems with muscles, bones, and nerves
- Rehabilitation after orthopedic surgery or injury or hospital stay
- Spinal cord injury
- Stroke
We offer:
- Botox (botulinum) injections for migraines, spasticity, and other conditions
- EMG testing
- Evaluation for home medical equipment like walkers, standers, wheelchairs, and shower chairs
- Injections (trigger point, ultrasound guided, nerve blocks and others)
- Medication management related to brain injury, stroke, and spinal cord injury
- Non-opiate pain control options
- Prosthetics / orthotics
Locations
715 South 8th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55404
The Knapp Rehabilitation Program (Knapp) is an acute inpatient specialty program of HCMC serving adolescent and adult patients. Knapp is a primary provider of rehabilitation for the traumatically injured and partners with Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, the number one inpatient rehabilitation hospital in the country, according to U.S. News and World Report.