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Katie Lynn Knutson, DPT, PT

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Specializes in: Physical Therapy

Professional interests include: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), spinal cord injury, aquatic therapy

1710 Suburban Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55106

(651) 254-3200

Katie Lynn Knutson, DPT, PT is a physical therapist in Saint Paul, MN specializing in physical therapy. Katie Lynn Knutson, DPT, PT is affiliated with Regions Hospital.

Office Locations

Address:

1710 Suburban Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55106

Address:

295 Phalen Boulevard
Saint Paul, MN 55130

Some issues Katie Lynn Knutson, DPT, PT can help you with:

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injury medicine is a branch of medicine that treats damage to the spinal cord from an injury or a nontraumatic myelopathy, which is any disorder that affects the spinal area. The spinal cord is a section of nerve tissue protected by the vertebrae (spinal bones). Trauma to the spinal cord, typically caused by compression or bent vertebrae, prevents the body and brain from communicating. This can result in pain, loss of sensation, and impaired physical function and movement. Acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a leading cause of permanent disability. Spinal cord injuries may develop from accidents or myelopathies, disorders that provoke spinal compression. Traumatic incidents such as falls, sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and bullet or stab wounds can cause an acute spinal cord injury.

Spinal cord injury medicine seeks to stabilize the spine and to alleviate the symptoms of spine damage. Practitioners of spinal cord injury medicine are called spinal cord injury specialists. Spinal cord injury medicine is an interdisciplinary field, meaning physicians of various specialties may be trained to treat spinal cord injuries.

Damage to the spinal cord may initially be diagnosed through X-ray, MRI, or CT scans. Patients can also undergo spinal exams to evaluate their sensory ability and strength. Injuries to the spinal cord can be complete (no feeling or sensation) or incomplete (some feeling or sensation remains). Conditions spinal cord injury medicine specialists may treat include:

Paralysis, such as paraplegia (loss of function in the legs), or quadriplegia (loss of function from the neck down)
Spine fracture or trauma, which can lead to impairment and/or significant pain
Spinal infections
Myelopathies, such as herniated disks, spinal tumors, and rheumatoid arthritis
Inflammatory diseases such as ankylosing spondylosis, and degenerative conditions like Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS)

Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves surgery, either directly after an injury occurs or at a later date. Surgery for spine injuries is intended to ease spinal compression and stabilize the spine. Surgical procedures can involve shifting vertebrae, removing bone, or altering spinal placement with implantable devices. Patients with significant spinal trauma may require urgent surgical intervention.

Surgical treatments can be complemented by rehabilitative physical therapy to improve mobility. Spinal cord injury specialists also treat complications arising from a spinal injury, such as respiratory or bladder conditions. Some patients with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong treatment. Spinal cord injury specialists aim to help these patients successfully adjust and lead an improved quality of life. An emerging treatment for spinal cord injuries is neural prosthetics, which replicate patients' lost nerve function. Neural prostheses may be used as artificial body parts or assistive devices that patients may cognitively control. Other assistive devices include wheelchairs and scooters.

Spinal cord injury specialists may collaborate with physical therapists, radiologists, neurologists, urologists, and orthopedists.

rehabilitation	42

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	21

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	21
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	14

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

rehabilitation	352

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	41

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	47
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

rehabilitation	774

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	62
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

rehabilitation	149

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	27

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	37
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

rehabilitation	375

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Katie Lynn Knutson, DPT, PT for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Katie Lynn Knutson, DPT, PT treated as a physical therapist in Saint Paul, MN were rehabilitation.

rehabilitation	339

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Katie Lynn Knutson, DPT, PT.

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	14

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	16
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	1
85 and over	0
Less than 65	8
65 to 74	6

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Katie Lynn Knutson, DPT, PT From 2017 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Katie Lynn Knutson, DPT, PT treated were hypertension, depression, diabetes and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	23
High Cholesterol	12
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	5
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	1
Diabetes	13
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	0
Dementia	0

Education & Training

She has a state license in Minnesota.

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Katie Lynn Knutson, DPT, PT is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Regions Hospital

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Biography

Ms. Katie Knutson practices physical therapy. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include Regions Hospital and Park Nicollet Health Services. According to HealthPartners, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in.