PROP Food Drive

Help us join our fight against local hunger by donating at any of our OSR locations to donate between Monday 11.03.2014 until Friday 11.7.2014

You may also support online via a donation at https://www.givemn.org/organization/Prop-Mn

You may bring any non-perishable food items or toiletries. PROP has the highest need for:

• Canned fruit
• Juice
• Pancake mix & syrup
• Oatmeal
• Canned meat
• Sugar
• Jelly
• Crackers
• Snack bars
• Canned vegetables
• Peanut butter
• Flour
• Oil
• Feminine products
• Toothbrushes
• Toothpaste
• Deoderant
• Razors
• Diapers sizes 4-6

Learn more about PROP at http://www.propfood.org/

Breast Cancer Awareness Day-Join Us!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 

Friday 10/17 we will be wearing pink to support the cause. Please join us by wearing your pink!

Shoulder exercises

Here are several of the shoulder exercises from the Eden Prairie Athletic Club presentation. There are a few extra bonus exercises as well. Please use caution with application to individual clients and feel free to ask questions and share experiences as they arise.

Core stabilization follow up

Here are videos of some of the exercises discussed at the Life Time Fitness Eden Prairie Personal Training continuing education session on low back stabilization.

Rib-pelvis alignment & gluteal activation
Sternum drop bridges
Static stability
90-90 hold


Quadruped drawing in


Dynamic stability
Bird dog
Stability ball dead bug

Employee athlete places 2nd at NANBF

Employee athlete, Meredith Butulis, DPT, placed 2nd in Fitness at the NANBF's largest competition on May 23, 2014, and 10th at Fitness Universe finals in June. Fitness is judged on creativity, flexibility, strength, endurance, and physique. See her performance here:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rz6a4MGPb6Q

Please join us in the Relay for Life 2014

Please join OSR Physical Therapy in participating in Relay for Life! This year we are excited to invite not only staff, but also patients, families, and members of the community to join us!

When: Friday, July 11th, 6 PM - Saturday, July 12th 6 AM  (You are not required to stay the entire time, but I would highly recommend being there for the start and stay until the Luminaria lap)

Where: Central Middle School, Eden Prairie

Why: We would really like to make a more meaningful impact to donate to cancer research. If you are interested in joining or donating to Team OSR please follow the links at the end of this post.  

For all of those who join Team OSR you will receive a free dri-fit t-shirt and a water bottle.  The t-shirt is encouraged to be worn to Relay, and the water bottle is optional, but if you would like to stay hydrated I would recommend bringing it. Updates will be provided for team members via email once you have joined the team.  

Relay for Life is an amazing event held all around the nation at various locations.  For those of you who have not participated in Relay, it is an amazing event.  You will walk around the track to remember those who we have lost, honor those who are fighting, and in support for everyone who has felt the effects of cancer on their life.  There are food vendors on site, and many themed laps and other activities to do throughout the night.   For further information please visit the Relay for Life website.  

For any further questions please feel free to contact Andrew at: Andrew.ernst@osrpt.com

To join Team OSR or donate to the cause please follow the links below:

Team OSR

Andrew's Relay for Life personal page

Minnetonka Half Marathon

Congratulations to employee athlete, Kristin Kutch, in achieving a personal best in running the Minnetonka Half. Thank you to the 10 PTs and ATCs that provided medical and support coverage at the event!

Congratulations to Stephanie and Adam Winters

Ava Elizabeth born 4:29 AM March 28th

Baby shower time!

OSR Eden Prairie: Baby shower for Ryan & Sarah, and chili cook off! Ryan is the clinic manager at our Eden Prairie location.

Eden Prairie High School Teacher Health Fair

This past Monday, January 27, a few of us from OSR had the opportunity to head over to the Eden Prairie School District’s Health Fair. 

The event was held for all of the district staff on a day that students did not attend school. Although the weather was a bit harsh, we still had a good turnout and were able to talk with many people. We had 3 drawings; one for a free personal training session, one for a Bike Fit analysis and one for a gait analysis. It was surprising that even though OSR is located short distance from the high school, many people were not aware of our location, but most people had heard of us. 

We were able to give an overview of the treatment and services we provide and answer any questions that the participants had asked. We met many new people and saw some familiar, friendly faces. It was a wonderful opportunity to bring information to the community and be involved in an event that reached many different people. We look forward to participating again!

Melissa Sanchez- Health Fitness Intern

MSB/Globe College

Crossfit Chanhassen

Enjoying a great Crossfit intro session at Crossfit Chanhassen!

Meaghan Cox, DPT; Meredith Butulis, DPT; Alex Loch, DPT/S

Westonka OSRPT Performer of the month

OSRPT Performer of the Month

We are proud to name senior Courtney Cashman the OSR Physical Therapy Performer of the Month! Name: Courtney Cashman, senior Parents: Ann and Ron Cashman Activities: Tennis, Gymnastics and Track Achievements: First place individual by 15 points in the Wright County Conference. Recently achieved her personal best in the all-around category with a score of 35.025. Comments from Coach Jonsgaard: "Courtney has repeatedly taken first in the all-around at all her dual meets this year, along with first place in the majority of her single events as well. She does wonderful academically and was accepted to the University of Minnesota. She is looked up to by her teammates and many gymnasts in her conference. She is a joy to coach and is constantly learning newer and bigger skills each week in the gym. She always has a positive attitude and truly is a team leader and supporter."

National Academy of Sports Medicine Publication

Congratulations to Meredith Butulis, DPT on having her article selected as the headliner story for the National Academy of Sports Medicine's Insider Monthly for January 2014. You can read a copy of the article, "Personal Trainers and New Year's Resolution Members" on NASM's blog.