For Immediate Release: October 6, 2005
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.
Physical therapist students from Lake Superior College and 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. Physical therapy services include range of motion and strengthening exercises, ambulation and balance training, heat and cold modalities, electrical stimulation, massage, and treatment for neurologic injury or disease. Conditions treated include but are not limited to low back pain, ankle sprains, joint injuries, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, and traumatic brain injury.
The clinic opened in August 1999. During 2004-2005 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 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 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.
With nearly 4,000 students enrolled this fall semester, LSC is one of Northeastern Minnesota's largest two-year colleges. 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 a leader in Internet-delivered courses and programs.
