MedX program

	A therapist works with a patient on upper body strengthening using MedX equipment.

The MedX program targets the neck and low back with specific emphasis on intensive spine strengthening, patient education and improving patients’ quality of life. Services are provided by MedX trained doctors, physical therapists and occupational therapists. Goals of the program are to increase patients’ core stability and trunk strength, as well as enhance their function with activities of daily living, such as work, leisure and household activities.

Patients are seen once or twice a week for eight weeks to 12 weeks, with reevaluation every four weeks. Upon completion of the program, patients receive education and resources for a comprehensive home or gym exercise program to maintain goals achieved in the MedX program.

Conditions treated

• Cervical or lumbar sprains, strains
• Disc disorders
• Arthritis
• Post-surgical or other spine-related diagnoses

About our program

The MedX program includes:

• an initial evaluation by a MedX program doctor, physical therapist and occupational therapist.
• individual treatment plans to help patients achieve their personal goals.
• cardiovascular conditioning.
• general strengthening, including free weights, nautilus and more.
• intensive core stabilization and spine strengthening components (individualized based on evaluation).
• an initial analysis of spine strength and exercises for the spine at each visit.

Education

• Ergonomics training
• Job simulated activities
• Posture and body mechanics training
• Activities of daily living and self-care related training to assist with improving patients’ quality of life

Location

View the Park Nicollet location that provides this service.

Contact information

General information, scheduling: 952-993-0973

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