Eric R. Heimkes, MPT

Ergonomics Physical Therapist

Mr. Eric R. Heimkes is an Ergonomics Physical Therapist in Annandale, MN with special training and skill in analyzing the relationship between employees and their work environment, then recommending changes to prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders and promote workplace wellness. As an Ergonomics Physical Therapist, Eric R. Heimkes, MPT performs evaluations of work environments, assessments of work-related injury risk factors, recommendation reports addressing all ergonomic workplace issues. Ergonomics Physical Therapy is the application of movement science to optimize posture, and fit in the workplace. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Ergonomics Physical Therapists include fatigue, headache, nerve strain, neck and back pain, Carpal stress. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Ergonomics Physical Therapists include risk assessments, ergonomic workspace development plans, stretching and strengthening exercise training, as well as morale support to optimize employee productivity and retention.

A licensed physical therapist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skills pertaining to the workplace, occupational demands, prevention of work-related injury, management of the worker with job-related symptoms or participation restrictions, and provides individual, group or population level evaluation, intervention and consulting to enhance worker performance.

Geriatric Physical Therapist

Mr. Eric R. Heimkes is a Geriatric Physical Therapist in Annandale, MN with special training and skill in targeting conditions that affect aging adults' physical health, activity, and independence. As a Geriatric Physical Therapist, Eric R. Heimkes, MPT performs physical therapy to lessen pain and to restore, improve, or maintain strength, fitness, endurance, sensation, balance, flexibility, and mobility in older adults. Geriatric Physical Therapy is physical therapy for the physical health, fitness, and function of the elderly. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Geriatric Physical Therapists include incontinence, obesity, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, injury, multiple sclerosis, Parkinsonu2019s disease, Alzheimer's disease, stroke, and cancer. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Geriatric Physical Therapists include patient evaluation, exercise protocol development, patient education and assistive device training, home adaptation advising, and program observation.

A licensed physical therapist, including but not limited to an individual who is a Board Certified Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy, who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in the comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment and evidence-based management of movement in aging adults. This includes, but is not limited to, specialized knowledge in and consideration of normal age-related changes and pathological manifestations across all systems; cognition and mental health; polypharmacy; fall risk mitigation; bone health; healthy and active aging, and socioeconomic and health policy issues affecting aging adults. The geriatric physical therapist is an integral part of the interdisciplinary geriatric team and serves as an advocate for the highest level of well-being for the older adult.