Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Physical Therapy Solutions in Minnesota
Northwest Rehabilitation is a locally owned private practice physical therapy clinic established in 2001. We specialize in manual therapy, a hands-on approach to restoring mobility and function to muscles and joints. Our team provides individualized care tailored to each patient's unique goals, treating clients of all ages at our clinics in Alexandria and Fergus Falls, Minnesota. Our physical therapists are trained in advanced techniques like neural mobilization to address nerve-related pain and sensitivity. We emphasize therapeutic exercise to rebuild muscle function after injuries or surgeries, prioritizing rapid access to care for optimal recovery outcomes. 
Services
Manual Therapy
Neural Mobilization
Core Strengthening
Sciatica Treatment
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
Joint Mobility Restoration
Nerve Pain Relief
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We specialize in manual therapy for musculoskeletal conditions
- Our therapists have expertise in neural mobilization techniques
- We offer individualized treatment plans tailored to patient goals
- We prioritize rapid access to care after injuries or surgeries
- We serve patients of all ages in central Minnesota communities
Services
Manual Therapy
Manual therapy involves skilled hands-on techniques to treat musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. Our therapists use joint mobilizations, soft tissue work, and muscle energy techniques to restore mobility, reduce inflammation, and improve range of motion. This evidence-based approach addresses conditions like back pain, joint stiffness, and sports injuries, serving as a foundation for comprehensive rehabilitation programs.
Neural Mobilization
Neural mobilization addresses nerve-related pain and dysfunction through gentle manual techniques. Our therapists target nerve mobility restrictions caused by conditions like sciatica, disc herniations, and tunnel syndromes. This specialized treatment decreases nerve sensitivity, improves circulation, and restores normal nerve gliding mechanics, effectively addressing symptoms such as numbness, tingling, and radiating pain while enhancing overall nervous system function.
Core Strengthening
Core strengthening programs focus on improving trunk muscle stability and endurance. Our therapists develop personalized exercise plans targeting deep abdominal and back muscles to enhance posture, prevent injuries, and improve functional movement patterns. This specialized training benefits patients recovering from spine injuries, athletes seeking performance enhancement, and individuals with chronic back pain, progressively integrating advanced techniques for optimal core stability and body mechanics.
Questions
What types of conditions do you treat?
We treat musculoskeletal conditions including sciatica, disc herniations, neck/back pain, joint pain, nerve-related numbness, and post-surgical mobility issues.
What is manual therapy?
Manual therapy is hands-on physical treatment of muscles, joints, and connective tissues to restore mobility, reduce pain, and improve function.
Do you treat nerve-related pain?
Yes, we specialize in neural mobilization techniques to address nerve sensitivity and dysfunction from conditions like sciatica and carpal tunnel syndrome.
What should I wear to appointments?
Wear comfortable clothing that allows access to the treatment area, such as athletic wear or loose-fitting garments.
How long are therapy sessions?
Initial evaluations last 60-90 minutes. Follow-up sessions typically range from 30-60 minutes depending on treatment needs.
Do you accept insurance?
We participate with most major insurance providers. Contact your insurance carrier to confirm coverage for outpatient physical therapy services.
Reviews (5)
D. Pizzle
Sep 12, 2021
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Im not the type to give reviews regardless of the service I receive but these guys rock! I went in for a pre-employment physical assessment and the Physical Therapist John A was great. He spoke to me like an older brother or good friend might by being brutally honest with some good old fashion constructive criticism. Thank you.
Kathryn L.
Jun 01, 2021
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I have worked with a number of medical professionals for many years to address physical pain issues resulting from old injuries--I was thrown from a horse, rolled a car, and fell down a flight of stairs on my tailbone. Each doctor, chiropractor, physical therapist, or body worker I saw and each procedure helped in its own way, so this is not knocking anything that anyone else has done on this journey. However, I realized I needed to do something different in order to get my nerves and muscles to behave. I had previously had a good experience at Northwest Rehab in Fergus Falls, and I am so glad
Emmy Kleespies
Feb 12, 2021
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Huge shout out to Northwest Rehabilitation Services! I've had many surgeries over the past decade leading to lots of physical therapy, including therapy with a college athletic trainer/physical therapist and James has by far been the best. If you want to know what he's doing and why, he'll walk you through it. If you'd rather talk about the weather, football, family etc. he'll do that too. James and his team are trained in manual therapy specialization which uses a hands on approach and is much more than the typical stretching, balancing, and exercising that you receive elsewhere. I am literally
Cory McDowell
Jul 20, 2019
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I appreciated Dr. Bollingers approach to rehabilitating my knee. He took time to educate and illustrate exercises that I needed to do inside and outside of our seasons. After a few short weeks I have experienced major improvements and look forward to getting back to 100% over time.
Judy Guhlke
Jan 14, 2018
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John is great . Knows his job well. And also has empathy. After a total knee replacement In only 3 1\2 weeks my rehab is ahead of time. I would highly recommend them.
