Laura K. Broten , MPT
Laura joined Black Hills Orthopedic and Spine Center in 2005. She earned her Biological Sciences degree from the University of Minnesota in Mankato prior to completing her Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of South Dakota.
Laura has received special training in the areas of manual therapy with focus in spine treatment, vestibular rehab, and postural dysfunction. In addition, Laura is certified as an Emergency Medical Technician and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Specialist.
Clinical Interests
- Back and neck pathologies
- Postural dysfunction
- Vestibular dysfunction
- Custom hand, wrist, and elbow splints
- Sports Med rehabilitation for knees, shoulders, ankles, and back
Education & Specialized Training
- Master of Science – Physical Therapy, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD
- Bachelor of Science –Biological Sciences, University of Minnesota-Mankato, Mankato, MN
- Specialized Training
- Maitland Physiotherapy - Seminars I and II
- Myokinematic Restoration, Soft tissue mobilization-myofascial release
- Pilates Sacroiliac (SI) dysfunction
- Custom hand, wrist, and elbow fabrication
- Gait analysis and running shoe analysis
- McKenzie back/disc management
- Women’s health-back/sacroiliac (SI) dysfunction with pregnancy
State Licensure