Mark Smith, PT
Get to Know Me
I enjoy helping patients restore movement, improve physical performance, and return to the activities that matter most to them. My approach is personalized and goal-focused, with treatment plans designed around each patient’s individual needs. I believe the best outcomes come from working in partnership with patients throughout their recovery.
I value the variety that comes with practicing physical therapy in a rural community. I especially enjoy treating orthopedic conditions, athletes, post-operative patients, and individuals experiencing dizziness or vertigo. Treatment may incorporate manual therapy, dry needling, strength and conditioning, body mechanics training, and functional mobility exercises.
My background as a collegiate football player, along with my experience in wrestling and baseball, helped shape my interest in movement and human performance. Outside the clinic, I enjoy fishing, waterskiing, hiking, biking, and spending time outdoors with my family.
Education
- Physical Therapy degree – University of Minnesota
- Bachelor of Arts in Biology/Athletic Training – St. John’s University
Certifications & Training
- Certified Industrial Rehab Specialist
- Vestibular Therapy Certification
Specialty Areas
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Sports Rehabilitation
- Vestibular & Balance
- Work Injury Rehabilitation
- Dry Needling
Clinical Focus Areas
- Spine care
- Shoulder injuries
- Knee injuries
- Post-operative rehabilitation
- Return-to-sport
- Vertigo/BPPV