Movement Restoration Physical Therapy - Sioux Falls, SD

01/20/2024

This past week I had the opportunity again to teach with a talented team of therapists from around the country focusing on the assessment and treatment of the hip and knee. The confidence and hands-on skills of the physical therapy students at Augustana University grows with each lab experience. I'm proud to say that the future of the profession is in good hands!

12/13/2023

As the holiday season unfolds, we can all take a little time to reflect and show gratitude for the people in our life, the experiences we've shared, and even our health. Many of my patients have shared with me that "you don't realize how important unhindered, pain-free movement is until its lost".

For some, that means not being able to enjoy their hobbies, to participate in sports, to travel, or even basic things like being able to dress or have a good night's sleep. The video I've shared just highlights how impactful our mobility and strength is in day-to-day activities and how it can help enrich the even simplest things in life.

I'm not going to spoil it for you, but If you have a couple minutes, I highly encourage you to watch the clip!

That being said, as we look forward into 2024, I encourage everyone to take the steps necessary to keep moving and have some fun doing so! If you are struggling and don't know where to start, please don't hesitate to reach out and I'll help you start the new year with right foot forward.

I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Dr. Eric Brown, PT, DPT, OCS, Cert. DN
Doctor of Physical Therapy
APTA Board-Certified Orthopedic Specialist
Movement Restoration Physical Therapy - Sioux Falls, SD

11/08/2023

Good luck to past patients, Stephanie, Linda, Chris, and Roger, who hope to go for gold in their age bracket at the BioFreeze USA Pickleball National Championships in Dallas, TX! You've got this!

09/26/2023

Big applause to Patrick for conquering yet another World Major Marathon 🏃‍♂️, this time in the vibrant city of Berlin, Germany 🇩🇪! Over the past few months, I've witnessed Patrick's unwavering dedication as he diligently rehabbed and trained for this race. I'm ecstatic to announce that he crossed the finish line in a blazing 3 hours and 10 minutes – that's a remarkable 7:15 minute per mile pace! 🏅

A heartfelt round of applause 👏 once more for Patrick, and a big thank you for allowing me to be part of your inspiring journey. Next stop: Tokyo!? 🗻🇯🇵 🌍🏆

09/05/2023

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A Guide to Feeling Better & Prioritizing Your Recovery - From Bigger to Smaller Impact

😴Sleep: How does your body feel when you only get a few hours of sleep? I'm guessing not well. Now add poor sleep to when you're trying to recover - even worse! That being said, sleep is highly restorative and helps your body's tissues to heal. If you aren't prioritizing at least 6-8 hours a night, it will prolong your recovery and lead to delayed outcomes. So hit the sack!

🥛Hydration & 🥗 Nutrition: I know you've heard it 100x before, but eating a healthier diet and staying hydrated is key to fueling all the important processes that occur inside the body to enhance the recovery and health of muscle, tendon, ligament, cartilage, and bone. It sounds simple, but it's often neglected or overlooked. Consider boosting your servings of vegetables, fruits, and proteins during your recovery - your body will thank you! That being said, establishing good habits in this area will not only help recovery but optimize your long-term health.

🧠 Mental Health: Not only do anxiety, stress, and depression have an impact on our mind, but they also impact the body's healing as well. In my experience, those who remain optimistic and have a positive outlook on their recovery are more resilient to hiccups in their progress and reach their goals much quicker. If you're consistently struggling in this area, I encourage you to reach out to a mental health professional. My colleagues at Embark Mental Health in Sioux Falls, SD are highly trained to listen and provide strategies to help you in these areas.

🏃Active Treatments: In order to change your body, you need to move your body to give it a new blueprint for how you want it heal. Through exercise, stretching, or strengthening you are making profound impacts on function, motor control, and tolerance to activity. Behind the scenes, there are complex neurocognitive and physiologic processes that your body takes advantage of to heal and restore. If you're struggling to find where to start, a physical therapist, like myself, is trained to help you to determine a starting plan and to navigate your recovery (with graded exposure) to help you get on the right track.

💆‍♀️Passive Treatments: While massage, manipulations, needling, cupping, taping, percussive theraguns, modalities, and rest have their places at the right time in the recovery process, they shouldn't be the sole strategy for long-term outcomes. Generally, the positive effects of passive treatments are short-term and should be integrated with active interventions to obtain the full benefit. Keep in mind that the treatments listed above will initially help you feel and move better, but use that as an opportunity to utilize that pain-free range of motion!

So if you're struggling with pain and injury, consider the information I've shared to optimize your health. Consider it the 'food pyramid' of injury recovery - now eat up!

07/27/2023

Over the past few days I've had the opportunity to step out of the clinic and serve as associate faculty for Augustana University's first cohort of students for their new Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Teaching anatomy with a human donor in a lab immersion setting gave me a chance to share my passion for the structure and function of the human body with the next generation of physical therapists. Seeing their eyes light up when connecting the dots from what they learn from pictures in a textbook to real-life energizes me and gives me confidence that these students will succeed professionally when helping their future patients. I look forward to seeing all the students again in a couple of months for Human Anatomy II. Thank you to all the faculty and staff at Augustana University for letting me be a part of this amazing opportunity!

05/08/2023

Check out my new blog post: 'Debunking Common Misconceptions About Disc Herniations'.

Introduction: Are you experiencing back pain or discomfort? Disc herniations are a common spinal condition that can cause pain, nerve compression, and mobility issues. However, there are several misconceptions surrounding disc herniations that can lead to misunderstandings and inappropriate treatmen...

05/03/2023

Everyone has been impacted by cancer, whether it's yourself, a family member, or a close friend. I encourage you all to donate to the Avera Race Against Cancer if you can and register yourself and others to either walk or run the race with you. Although there are only a few more days before the race starts, it's not too late to sign up!

Thank You!Let's celebrate! Thank you to the nearly 5,000 registrants who participated in this year's live event. Because of you, nearly $600,000 was raised to directly support cancer survivors and their families in your local community. 

04/24/2023

That's a wrap! Tony Award-Winning Show, Dear Evan Hansen, was the finale of the 2022-2023 season at the Washington Pavilion. By serving as their local physical therapist, I help the cast and crew perform to the best of their ability and assist in preventing injuries on and off stage. Good luck to all of those I treated who finished their last show tonight in Sioux Falls, SD!

04/05/2023

Did you know that every 27 seconds, someone somewhere in the world 🌎 is diagnosed with a blood cancer 🩸🤕 such as leukemia, myeloma, or lymphoma? And did you know that only 30% of all patients are able to find a compatible donor in their family? 🤯 That's why I've paired up with Deleted Blood Cancer (DKMS) to help those looking for a donor match. Not only is the swab kit they send in the mail quick and easy, but also free of charge. Who knows...maybe you or I may be a match for someone's family member👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 or friend🙋‍♀️! If you are interested, check out the link below:

www.dkms.org/get-involved/become-a-donor.

03/20/2023

When I first saw Jeff in my clinic, his goal was to be able to explore Italy in an upcoming trip the way he envisioned it - without being hindered by pain, weakness, stiffness, or fatigue. Over a period of time, we worked on activities that would prepare him to walk on cobblestone streets en route to visit Italy's main attractions.

During our sessions together we worked on a few main things - his balance in order to remain stable on uneven surfaces, cardiovascular endurance to improve his walking stamina, and leg strength to navigate the multitude of stairs. That being said, his hard work paid off!

He was able to join in on all the excursions including the Roman Colosseum, various museums, restaurants, and the stairs at the Amalfi Coast all while feeling strong and capable. Thanks to Jeff for sharing his experience and amazing pictures of his trip. Even his Movement Restoration Physical Therapy t-shirt made the trip to Italy as well!

Now he's preparing for his trip to Iceland this summer. You got it, Jeff!

03/13/2023

As the physical therapist for the Broadway shows at the Washington Pavilion, it's always an honor to work with the cast & crew. From actors, actresses, dancers, musicians, and supporting roles behind the scenes, I get the opportunity to meet some amazing people from all over the country and hear their stories. In the short time we have together, we take steps to ensure they're able to stay healthy and perform to the best of their ability. The show must go on! Thanks again to for having me be a part of their team!