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Sept. 7, 2006
NEWS RELEASE
Lake Superior College Physical Therapy Clinic Opens; Public Welcome
(Duluth, Minn.) -- Lake Superior College's Physical Therapy Clinic is now open. The clinic provides physical therapy services to residents of the Duluth-Superior area who are not covered by health insurance or whose insurance benefits have run out.
Lake Superior College physical therapist assistant students and physical therapist students from The College of St. Scholastica provide the services. Faculty members, who are licensed physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, supervise all treatments.
Physical therapy can treat pain, weakness, difficulty walking, problems with balance, swelling, stiffness, and muscle tightness. Problems treated with physical therapy include but are not limited to: back and neck pain, arthritis, injuries to the joints, muscle soreness or weakness, loss of flexibility, balance problems, walking problems, headaches, slow-healing wounds, and poor posture. In addition, the clinic can provide tips on injury prevention and work-station set-up. The clinic can also assist in determining lifting restrictions and teach proper lifting techniques. A doctor's order is not required.
The clinic opened in August 1999. During 2005-2006 academic year, the clinic provided physical therapy to more than 100 Duluth-Superior area residents. The community services provided last year have an estimated value of over $150,000.
The clinic is open on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. There is a $10 fee per treatment session assessed on a sliding fee scale. For more information or to make an appointment, call 733-1093.
LSC is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. With more than 3,800 students enrolled this fall semester, LSC is Northeastern Minnesota's largest two-year college. LSC provides a wide range of programs and services, including liberal arts and science courses for transfer, technical programs intended to provide occupational skills, continuing education, and customized training for business and industry. LSC is also the leader in Internet-delivered courses and programs in Minnesota.
