Anderson & Cattone Physical Therapy, Inc.

04/05/2026

We have a date for transplant! Finally, Noal has been approved by Mayo Clinic to receive a live donor kidney transplant on April 16th. It’s been such a long journey and we are so excited for the next chapter of our lives. Noal will be in Rochester, MN for 4-6 weeks and then back home recovering for 3 months. Our family is so grateful for all of the support from our family, friends and community during this time. The next couple months are going to be challenging for our family, but I know in the end the struggle will be worth it.

If you find that you have some extra time to help our family out with helping me transport Cruise, walking the dog, or meals, let me know. I will be trying to work as much as possible to keep our business going and keep us afloat financially during this difficult time.
I will continue to update everyone during the transplant process and let you know how things are going. Thank you for being there for us and helping us see this through!https://www.caringbridge.org/site/4ff68c11-be8e-11ef-89db-1f6359fd2f27?utm_source=website_share&utm_medium=share_button&utm_term=&utm_content=link_share_button&utm_campaign=private_home_page

04/01/2026

From crutches last Monday to AA on Saturday! Cruise had the highest AA score of the season and moved onto Western Nationals in TX! It’s been a crazy season with lots of trials and tribulations. So proud of his determination this season and thank you .giancarlomora for everything you do for these boys and men’s gymnastics!

03/15/2026

State meet last weekend level 8. Cruise was only able to compete 2 events due to a finger injury….but pulled off 2nd in both! Thankfully he was able to petition to regionals!

10/23/2025

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10/23/2025

Noal is finally getting a kidney! It’s happening fast on 11/10!

Just wanted to share the link about his story. We are so grateful for all of the support we have gotten and we would not be at this place without all of you.❤️❤️❤️
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05/11/2025

SPRING INTO SUMMER PAIN-FREE

Happy Mother’s Day!

Spring is coming to a close in the next month, and with that comes a new season. Summer is a
time for bike rides, long walks, traveling, hiking and camping. But before all the outdoor
activities can commence, what better way to make sure everything starts off without a hitch and a
pesky injury popping up, then by seeing your physical therapist for a check up to get things
squared away!
With the days becoming nicer and the sun staying around longer, it's natural to want to spend as
much time outside as possible. Oftentimes, you find yourself becoming more active. Which for
some people, is a change of pace from a typical day indoors due to the weather and time of year.
Switching from sedentary to active can be a wake up call for your body and sometimes, can
bring to surface some underlying injuries you didn't know you had. Whether it’s a shoulder
injury, low back pain, ankle or even hip, all can stay hidden and creep up when the body starts to
get active.

Low back, hip and ankles injuries are the common outliers when getting active and tend to get
worse if not addressed promptly and accordingly. Pain or discomfort in any part of the body
should be addressed.
Some signs and symptoms of a possible injury could be:
ANKLE/FOOT
-Pain in Achilles
-Pain under heel
-Sharp pain during running
-Achy pain after running
-Sharp pain under foot in the morning
-Tight surrounding muscles
-Decreased strength in calves
-Inflammation in bottom of foot
-Lack of mobility in big toe

LOW BACK
-Pain with sitting for long time
Pain with standing for long time
-Pain laying on back
-Pain bending over
-Tight surrounding muscles
-Dull pain in spine
-Achy pain in surrounding muscles
-Muscle spasms throughout day
-Excessive low back curve

HIP
- Pinching pain in front of hip (walk/run)
- Dull ache at night/sleeping
- Sharp pain near sit bone
- Sharp pain in hip joint
- Numbness in legs/buttocks with sitting
- Pain with running
- Pain with standing
- Pain in surrounding muscles
- Achy pain in hip at night
- Tight surrounding muscles
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KNEE
-Achy pain with prolonged sitting
-Pain with (walk/run)
-Pain going uphill/downhill
-Pain going upstairs/downstairs
-Pain in back of knee
-Pain with squatting
-Pain in surrounding muscles
-Popping in kneecap with movement

If you are having any of these symptoms check out ANCPT.com and take care of your musculoskeletal health!

05/11/2025

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03/31/2025

Noal is getting a kidney on 11/10! We are so excited and scrambling! Thank you to everybody for all of your support throuvh this!

Updates to come as we get closer!

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07/28/2024

IT Band:
What is it?
The knee is a hinge joint, meaning its function
of movement is in one plane, in this case, the
straightening and bending of the leg. The knee joint also has a varying list of muscles, tendons and ligament that attach to it. One of the largest attachments being your Iliotibial
Band: ITB. The ITBand is not a muscle but a thick band of fibrous tissue that runs along the
outside of your leg. It starts at the hip inserting into Tensor Fáscia Late (TFL) and extends to the outer side of the shinbone just
below the knee. Due to its length, it attaches to other muscles along the way such as the glute muscle: gluteus medius, hip flexor: TFL and quad muscle: vastus lateralis.

Why does it hurt?
Because the ITBand is not a muscle, it can’t really be strengthened or stretched so it’s important
to improve strength and flexibility in surrounding muscles. Any deficit in those muscles could cause ITBand Syndrome. ITBS is when the TFL becomes too tight and causes tension in the ITB. This causes friction at the top of your hip or on the lateral side of the knee and can result in swelling and pain.

How to make it better?
Temporary relief for ITBS includes:
- Foam Rolling
- Ice Pack
- Gentle Massage
- Standing ITB Stretch
Long term ways to fix and prevent ITBS include exercises:
Visit ancpt.com for more information and to schedule an appointment.

11/26/2023

📍Have you been experiencing hip pain lately? Hip osteoarthritis is a common condition that affects millions of people and can be influenced by various factors like age, BMI, genetics, and overall health. As you get older, especially after the age of 50, the prevalence of hip osteoarthritis tends to increase. The condition often presents with joint pain and stiffness, particularly in the morning upon waking, which usually lasts for about an hour. However, with movement, the synovial fluid in the joint helps to lubricate it, providing more ease of movement.
🦴Hip osteoarthritis is a type of arthritis that causes the bone to degenerate, leading to decreased density and support. It can also affect other areas of the body, such as the feet, fingers, and knees. When symptoms significantly impact daily activities, knee or hip replacements using artificial joints may be considered.
💪To evaluate your physical progress during therapy, there are reliable guideline tests available. These tests may include the 30-second chair test for lower extremity strength or the Berg Balance Scale. These assessments will help identify any limitations and guide improvements for better hip function.
🧰Manual therapies, such as soft tissue massage and joint mobilizations, have shown promising results over a 6-12 week period. Focusing on specific muscles like the glutes, piriformis, iliacus, psoas, quads, and IT band can improve hip mobility by aligning the muscle fibers properly. Additionally, physical therapists can perform hip joint distraction, a technique that separates the femoral head from the acetabulum, reducing pressure on the joint and improving joint mobility at the capsular level.
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09/03/2023

📍Continuing from the previous post regarding manual therapy skills provided in physical therapy, let's dive into muscle energy techniques. Muscle energy techniques aim to enhance range of motion by targeting muscle contraction and progressive lengthening. Unlike regular static stretching, where you hold a position, such as touching your toes while standing to stretch your hamstrings, muscle energy techniques require the active participation of both the physical therapist and the patient. These techniques operate on the principle of reciprocal inhibition, meaning that by activating the opposing muscle, you can improve muscle length. For instance, if you have limited hamstring flexibility, contracting your quadriceps will lead to an increased range of motion in knee extension.
📚Research indicates that combining muscle energy techniques with other treatments, such as maitland joint mobilizations, TENS, specific exercises, interferential therapy, and trunk stabilization, can yield significant improvements in both acute and chronic low back pain. In one study, the combination of muscle energy techniques and maitland mobilization resulted in reduced low back pain and increased hip mobility after six treatments.
🚶When using muscle energy techniques for the sacroiliac joint, it is crucial to assess whether the joint is in a posterior or anterior pelvic tilt. One technique for correcting the sacroiliac joint involves placing a foam roller between your legs. Hold the foam roller behind your knees on the side with anterior pelvic tilt and on the front portion of your opposite leg that’s in posterior pelvic tilt. Push down into the foam roller with the anterior pelvic tilt leg while simultaneously pulling up with the opposite leg. Hold this for 5 seconds and repeat 5 times. This can help to immediately show improvement in any deviations in leg length which may help with feeling of uneasiness with walking.
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08/13/2023

📍Physical therapy treatments encompass a variety of manual techniques including soft tissue massage, trigger point release (TpR), muscle energy techniques, joint mobilizations, & mobilizations with movements. By incorporating a comprehensive physical therapy regimen that targets static strength, dynamic strength, mobility, and proprioception, you can enhance your functional abilities.
💆Soft tissue massage is a commonly used technique to promote muscle relaxation through methods such as kneading, effleurage, & petrissage etc. Have you ever experienced muscle knots? These knots, known as trigger points, often result from acute trauma or repetitive stress. One common area where people develop knots is in their upper trapezius muscle from physical & emotional stresses. Poor sitting posture can contribute to repetitive stresses if you have a desk job or spend long periods commuting in a car, you may then unknowingly adopt a forward head posture. This can lead to a condition called upper crossed syndrome, wherein the upper traps & pectoral muscles become tight while the rhomboids & deep neck flexors weaken.
🪢Knots manifest as tight bands within your muscle fibers & can cause localized or referred pain. Referred pain refers to when a knot in one area of a muscle leads to pain in another area. For example, knots in the upper trapezius muscle can cause referred pain resembling cervicogenic headaches (Ram Horn pattern). Research has shown that TpR to the upper traps for a total of 6 minutes helped to improve cervical range of motion & pain by the 4th visit. TpR techniques alleviate pain through the pain gate theory, which involves the spinal nerves regulating which pain signals reach the brain for perception. Applying pressure to a knot, the larger nerve fibers are stimulated, thereby diminishing the pain originating from the knot itself. Additionally, this technique enhances blood & lymphatic flow to the affected muscle, reducing pain.
☎️To learn more about the additional services we offer visit ANCPT.com. Feel free to contact us for further information. &CattonePT