About

Maria Hoglund, PT, DPT, OCS, MTC, is an energetic and dedicated physical therapist with a passion for enabling others to live an active lifestyle. She enjoys working with patients of all ages with a variety of diagnoses. Her treatment philosophy encompasses specific exercises individualized to each patient and a hands-on manual technique to target the causes of pain and dysfunction. She places great emphasis on patient education and makes every effort to ensure that each patient understands his/her impairments. Maria values constantly learning and improving her expertise in the field of physical therapy. She strives to incorporate evidence-based practice into her work and stays up-to-date with current research in orthopedics and sports medicine. Outside of work, Maria’s interests include training for and competing in triathlons, rock climbing, weight lifting, hiking, playing guitar, and spending time with family.

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Kinesiology, Emphasis in Human Performance & Pre-Professional Physical Therapy, University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire (2011)
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), University of Wisconsin, La Crosse (2014)

Professional Certifications

American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED)
Manual Therapy Certified (MTC) by Evidence in Motion (2017)
Functional Dry Needling (FDN) Certified by Kinetacore (2017)
Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy (OCS)

Professional Affiliations

American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), Sports & Orthopedics Sections
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), Minnesota Chapter

Achievements & Awards

NCAA All-American Athlete in Track & Field (2007 – 2011)