Essentia Health opens new therapy clinic in West Duluth

At Essentia Health Therapy-Elite West Duluth, highly skilled physical and occupational therapists provide personalized care for patients of all ages. Services focus on restoring function, reducing pain and helping individuals regain independence after injury, illness or surgery.

Physical therapy highlights

·         Improve mobility, coordination, flexibility and strength

·         Specialized orthopedic injury care, sports rehabilitation, spine care and post-operative recovery

·         Women’s health and hand therapy expertise

Occupational therapy

·         Comprehensive evaluations and personalized plans

·         Training in daily living skills such as bathing, dressing and cooking

·         Recommendations for adaptive equipment and home modifications

Patients can access rehabilitation services directly without a physician referral. For more information or to schedule, call 218-786-3578.

Also available is an HDTS hockey treadmill. Players of all ages and skillsets are encouraged to take advantage of this state-of-the-art technology. This allows players to train year-round with unlimited strides on a surface that feels just like real ice. The tool analyzes a skater’s strides, biomechanics and other movements to help build strength, enhance balance and aid technique with real-time diagnostics and elite coaching. 

Used by top prospects and pros, these skate mills deliver fast, measurable results that translate directly to better on-ice performance. 

Elite Sports Performance powered by Essentia Health The center also enhances Essentia’s relationship with Elite Performance — a premier sports performance program designed to help athletes of all ages and levels reach peak potential. Led by certified strength and conditioning coaches with extensive experience across multiple sports, the program combines cutting-edge training techniques with Essentia’s clinical expertise in recovery and injury prevention.

What makes the program elite?

·         Customized training plans tailored to age, skill level and sport-specific goals

·         Focus on speed, strength, agility and athletic development

·         State-of-the-art training facility with top-tier equipment

·         Integrated approach to performance enhancement, recovery and injury prevention

The center aims to serve a wide range of people seeking to elevate their fitness and athleticism, recover from and prevent injuries, and lead healthy, active lifestyles.

For more information about Essentia Health Therapy-Elite West Duluth or the Elite Performance program, visit essentiahealth.org or call 218-786-3578.