Misty Austin

Physical Therapist, Hand Therapist, and Kinesiologist in Minneapolis, MN

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Performing Arts Medicine

Specialized Performing Arts Physical Therapy in the Twin Cities, treating medical conditions in artists and athletes, addressing the unique physical demands of performers with tailored care.

Misty works at Allina Health Courage Kenny Physical Therapy as a sports & performing arts physical therapist, and is well versed in treating a wide range of professional & amateur performers and artistic athletes including: dancers, musicians, vocalists, aerialists, puppeteers, gymnasts, and rock-climbers.

Clients

Musicians, dancers, vocalists, theater performers, puppeteers, circus artists, aerialists, acrobats, gymnasts, rock-climbers, and upper extremity athletes.

Treating

Acute performance injuries and repetitive stress conditions of the: Hand, Wrist, Shoulder, Foot, ankle, knee, hip, spine injuries.

Specialty Care

Performance specific warm-up and cool-down education, graded return to performance, injury prevention tips, real-time video and EMG biofeedback, full equipment Pilates, instrument ergonomics, custom chin rest fitting, custom hand orthosis.

  • Education
    • Doctor of Hand Therapy - Drexel University
    • Master of Physiotherapy - University of Queensland
    • B.S. in Kinesiology - University of Minnesota