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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

Clinical Focus Areas

  • Spine care
  • Shoulder injuries
  • Knee injuries
  • Post-operative rehabilitation
  • Return-to-sport
  • Vertigo/BPPV