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Tempo Physical Therapy & Running Performance

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Tempo Physical Therapy & Running Performance 〰️

MN
bethany@tempoptandrunning.com

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The Tempo Way

  1. Comprehensive Insight: We begin with a thorough evaluation to pinpoint the root cause of your pain or performance limitations, creating a personalized blueprint for your success.

  2. Targeted Rehabilitation & Building: Through expert hands-on techniques, specialized exercises, and strategic coaching, we actively restore your function and build lasting strength.

  3. Lasting Prevention & Peak Performance: We empower you with the knowledge and tools to confidently prevent future injuries and achieve your highest athletic and life goals.

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Our Services

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  • For individuals looking to set up a plan to recover and return to running or life symptom free. All follow-up visits are 30-60-min in person or online.

    Running:

    • Includes a 90-min comprehensive initial evaluation and running gait analysis (if you are currently running), any recommended modalities/hands-on treatment, and home exercise program prescription.

    • Will discuss goals, running history, and plan for follow-up visits based on concern/injury.

    Pelvic Health:

    • Includes patient history, education, low back/hip screen, option for pelvic exam with consent, and therapies based on findings including establishing a plan of care and home exercise program.

    • If there is a diagnosis you are curious if I can help with, please contact me or schedule a free consult.

    Orthopedic:

    • Includes a 60-min comprehensive extremity or spine assessment, any recommended modalities/hands-on treatment, and home exercise program.

    *if your symptoms are running and pelvic related - ok to book either!

    Packages for follow-up visits offered at a reduced rate.

  • Individualized run coaching with weekly communication and individualized training based on one’s running goals, metrics, and schedule. This specialized training also includes option to add on personalized strengthening workouts.

    Includes initial assessment for training planning and first month plan. Pay per month format or at a discounted rate with packages.

  • Strength and plyometric training for runners looking to reduce the risk of injuries and improve performance. Strength training is known to build a more resilient foundation for your body to withstand the miles it undergoes in training - this includes improved bone mineral density, tendon elasticity, and muscle strength. This service can be in person or virtual if you have access to the proper equipment at home/gym. Small group sessions offered at a discounted rate (2-4 individuals).

  • Can be a stand-alone treatment session or add-on modality to any evaluation or followup treatment session at a reduced rate. Insertion of thin filament needles into irritated muscles (trigger points) to help improve blood flow and reduce pain.

    If you only wish to have a session of dry needling, book this only. If you would like it as an add-on to a treatment session, discuss this with your therapist in session.

  • For athletes and active individuals looking to reduce risk of injury, repair muscle damage, reduce fatigue, and enhance performance. Can include:

    • instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization

    • functional dry needling

    • hands-on soft tissue mobilization (deep vs superficial myofascial release)

    • mobility interventions

    • education on injury prevention

Meet Your Physical Therapist & Run Coach

Hi! I am Dr. Bethany Brausen (Kozak) (she/her) and am passionate about treating runners, including those with pelvic floor conditions. I'm a former Division I track & cross country athlete at the University of South Dakota (USD), where I was part of 6x Summit League Champion Teams. I continue to run with local teams in the Twin Cities, MN.

I hold a BS and BA in Exercise Science and Spanish from USD, a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences, and am an Orthopedic Certified Specialist after completing my residency at MHealth Fairview. I also have specialty training in pelvic floor treatment from Herman & Wallace and run coaching certification through UESCA.

Having experienced overuse injuries as a runner, I founded Tempo PT & Running Performance to help others reduce injury risk and bridge the gap between rehab and performance. My individualized, goal-oriented approach emphasizes injury risk reduction through movement optimization, hands-on techniques, and effective loading. My aim is to help athletes reach not only the finish line but also future starting lines, healthy.

Outside of my practice, I enjoy running, spending time with my husband, family, and friends, hiking, traveling, live music, and being with community. As a member of Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa my goal is to support our Tribal Nations as well as to the land we run and live on.

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    • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

    • Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) Residency-Trained

    • Herman & Wallace Pelvic Health Level 1 & 2a, Pregnancy & Postpartum, and Athletic Pelvic Floor Certified

    • Running Treatment Specialist

    • UESCA Certified Running Coach

    • Dry Needling Certified

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Testimonials

  • From a smooth booking process to a long and thorough evaluation, it was a wonderful experience. I've been a runner for 15 (+) years and have been dealing with injuries on and off over the years. Bethany took time to go over my history and work with me on the problem areas. I felt like my concerns had time to be addressed and there was no rushing! The gait analysis was nice to see where some of my problems stem from. Overall, Bethany was easy to book with, spent quality time, and gave me a good plan moving forward!

    Erin

  • It was easy to book with Bethany and she was great to work with. She listened to my concerns and spent quality time working with me to ensure that I understood the exercises and areas I need to strengthen. Overall, a great experience!

    Kyle

  • I can't thank you enough for your expertise in my recovery and your encouragement to get me back to running. While the running is still slow going - my tailbone is so much better and I was able to participate in the YWCA Women's Tri last weekend. My goal was to get to the start line, injury free; and because of all the great work you did to support me through this, I met my goal.

    Molly

  • Having Bethany create a personalized plan with her expertise and nuanced care to get me back to running has been a wonderful experience. She is flexible with her time and cognizant on goal setting and appropriately working up to meet those goals. Even when things don’t go as scheduled or planned, she was able to adjust my plan accordingly. If you have not been able to run or trying to get back to running, but held back my aches and pains from previous injury or issues, Bethany takes this into account and looks at a holistic picture.

    Eric

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A free 20-min virtual screening session to ask questions and find out how Tempo PT & Running Performance can help you achieve your goals and get back to life, activity, or sports symptom-free.

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