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Edward R. Laskowski, M.D. is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with additional subspecialty certification in Sports Medicine. He is the former Co-director of Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine, and a Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, at Mayo Clinic Rochester. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine, and he has been elected to the Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine of the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland. Nationally and internationally recognized for his expertise in fitness and sports medicine, Dr. Laskowski studies and promotes best practices for injury prevention and injury rehabilitation, general fitness, strength training, and stability training. Collectively, Dr. Laskowski's work has produced several hundred publication credits, including scientific papers, abstracts, books, book reviews, book chapters, and popular media and multimedia. He is a trusted voice in sports medicine and fitness, and he has been a resource for numerous national and international media. Dr. Laskowski has received multiple honors throughout his career, including American Medical Association's Resident Physician Award, the Kessler Excellence in Clinical Practice Award, and the Distinguished Public Service Award from the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He has been elected to the "Teacher of the Year Hall of Fame" at Mayo Clinic Rochester, and he was twice awarded Co-Director of the Course of the Year in the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine. Dr. Laskowski has also provided medical services at events ranging from high school football to the Winter Olympics and the Chicago Marathon, and he is a Second Medical Opinion Physician for the NHL/NHLPA. From 2006 to 2010, he served as a member of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports under Presidents Bush and Obama, and he received a special commendation from the Department of Health and Human Services for his contributions to the Council. Dr. Laskowski is actively involved in musculoskeletal, sports medicine, and fitness research and education, and he has lectured as an Invited Professor at many national and international conferences. His goal is to provide accurate, reliable, evidence-based exercise recommendations that people can incorporate into their lives. Conditions treated
Achilles tendinitisACL injuryBaker's cystBiceps tendinitisBursitisCalcific tendinitisConcussionFlatfeetFoot injuryGolfer's elbowHamstring injuryHand arthritisHip arthritisHip impingementHip labral tearHip tendinitisKnee arthritisKnee bursitisLateral collateral ligament tearMedial collateral ligament tearMetatarsalgiaMetatarsophalangeal joint sprainOsteoarthritisOsteochondritis dissecansPatellar tendinitisPeroneal neuropathyPiriformis syndromePlantar fasciitisPosterior tibial tendon dysfunctionRotator cuff injuryShoulder disorderShoulder impingement syndromeShoulder instabilityShoulder subluxationSprainSprained ankleStrain injuryTendinitisTendinopathyTennis elbowTorn meniscusTurf toe Procedures performed
Rehabilitation therapySport specific rehabilitation Interests
Injury prevention and rehabilitationStability trainingStrength trainingFlexibilityExercise for fitnessSports medicineMusculoskeletal rehabilitationProprioceptionExerciseCompliance with exerciseHigh Intensity Interval TrainingExercise for individuals with physical disability Mayo Clinic locations
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1990Resident - Physical Medicine and RehabilitationMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine1987Internship - Internal MedicineSt. Joseph Hospital, Chicago, IL1986MDNorthwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine1980BS - PsychologyDuke UniversityShow more education Activities and honors
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2007Sports MedicineAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation1991Physical Medicine & RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Awards and honors
2020$50,000 Research Enhancement AwardMayo Clinic Women's Health Research Center and Center for Women's Health2019Outstanding Course Award - 8th Annual Comprehensive Sports Medicine Updated and Board Review 2019Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development2016American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Distinguished Public Service Award for Significant Contributions to the Specialty of PM&R that Contribute to an Improved Quality of Life for People with Disabilities and PainAmerican Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation2016Co-Director of 5th Annual Comprehensive Sports Medicine Update, 2016 Course of the Year AwardMayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development2015Minnesota Best DoctorsMinnesota Monthly2013Clinical and Translational Science AwardNational Center for Advancing Translational Sciences2010Silver Award, 2010 National Mature Media Award for The Disease Management workbook called Managing My Heart HealthNational Mature Media Awards2009Special Commendation for work performed on the President's Council on Physical Fitness and SportsU.S. Department of Health and Human Services2006Outstanding Faculty MemberMayo School of Continuous Professional Development, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration2006Appointment by President George W. BushPresident's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports2004America's Top PhysiciansConsumers' Research Council of America2003Teacher of the YearDepartment of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation2003Teacher of the Year Hall of FameMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science2002Third Annual Proctor and Gamble Excellence in Musculoskeletal Clinical Practice AwardKessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Inc.2002Olympic Polyclinic Physician2002 Winter Olympic Games Salt Lake City2001Best Doctors in America Award - National Award selected by peersNational Polling of Peers1998Excellence in Teaching RecognitionMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration1998Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare, Second EditionAwarding Organization1998"Golden Reel" Award for patient education: "Getting Stronger and Feeling Better, Reaching Your Goal Through Exercise"International Television and Video Association1997Who's Who in the World, 15th EditionAwarding Organization1997Who's Who in Medicine and HealthcareMarquis Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare1996Teacher of the YearDepartment of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation1992Teacher of the YearDepartment of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation1991Snow Skiing for the Physically Disabled, Mayo Clinic Proceedings: selected as "Outstanding in the field of Sports Medicine"Clinical Digest Series1989Level I certification for adaptive ski instructionNational Handicapped Sports/Professional Ski Instructors of America1989Burroughs Welcome Company Leadership Award for Resident PhysiciansAmerican Medical Association1987Exemplary service provided during the Minnesota state high school football playoffsMinnesota State High School League1985Clinical HonorsNorthwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine1980Graduated cum laudeDuke University1978Dean's List, Class HonorsDuke UniversityShow more awards and honors Professional memberships
2019 - presentFacultyRoyal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ireland2016 - 2018MemberSuper Bowl 52 Legacy Fund Advisory Committee2015 - presentFellowRoyal Society of Medicine2013 - presentMedical AdvisorSecond Medical Opinion Physician, National Hockey League Players' Association2013 - 2014Medical DirectorMayo Clinic Sesquicentennial Events2010Committee ChairDepartment Marketing and Communications Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation2009Assistant EditorFourth Edition, Mayo Clinic Family Health Book, Office of Intellectual Property (formerly Mayo Medical Ventures)2006 - 2008MemberMedical Specialties, Officers & Councilors of Staff - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees2004 - 2012MemberExecutive Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation2004 - 2010Co-DirectorNutrition and Exercise Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees2004 - 2007MemberPlanning Committee, Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center2004 - 2006MemberExpert Panel Member/Musculoskeletal Education, Association of American Medical Colleges2003 - 2015MemberWellness Center Task Force, Mayo Clinic Committees2002MemberOlympic Polyclinic Medical Staff, 2002 Winter Olympics, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Organizing Committee2002Assistant EditorThird Edition, Mayo Clinic Family Health Book, Office of Intellectual Property (formerly Mayo Medical Ventures)2002Medical DirectorWomen's NCAA Division II National Basketball Championship2001 - presentMemberConsultant Network, National Hockey League Players' Association2000 - 2001MemberTask Force on Musculoskeletal Education, Physiatric Association of Spine, Sports and Occupational Rehabilitation1999 - presentMemberRecruitment Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation1999 - 2001MemberNational Steering Committee on Collaboration on Musculoskeletal Care1999 - 2000MemberMusculoskeletal Task Force, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees1997 - 1999MemberPatient Amenities Subcommittee, Marketing Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees1996 - 1999MemberBoard of Governors, Physiatric Association of Spine, Sports and Occupational Rehabilitation1996 - 1997Central Region RepresentativePhysiatric Association of Spine, Sports and Occupational Rehabilitation1996 - presentEditorial Board MemberMayoClinic.com, Health Management Resources, Mayo Clinic Health Solutions1996 - presentContributorSports Medicine and Fitness Section, MayoClinic.com, Health Management Resources1996 - presentMedical Specialty EditorSports Medicine and Fitness Section, MayoClinic.com, Health Management Resources1994 - presentMemberAmerican College of Sports Medicine1993 - 1996MemberExecutive Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation1992 - 1994MemberCase Development Task Force of the Standardized Patient Project, National Board of Medical Examiners1992 - 2020MemberExecutive Committee, Sports Medicine Center1992 - 2001MemberExecutive Committee, Sports Medicine Program1992 - 1997DirectorSports Medicine Fellowship, Sports Medicine Center1992 - 1997MemberSports Medicine Fellowship, Sports Medicine Center1992 - 1994MemberLife Run Committee, Rochester Methodist Hospital1992MemberAmerican Society for Sports Medicine1992MemberInaugural Board of Governors, Physiatric Association of Spine, Sports and Occupational Rehabilitation1992 - presentSpecialty Medical EditorMayoClinic.org, Office of Intellectual Property (formerly Mayo Medical Ventures)1992 - presentFounding MemberPhysiatric Association of Spine, Sports and Occupational Rehabilitation1992 - presentMemberPhysiatric Association of Spine, Sports and Occupational Rehabilitation1991 - 1993MemberResident Selection Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation1991 - 1993ChairSubcommittee on Sports Medicine for the Disabled, Sports Medicine Special Interest Group, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation1991 - 1993MemberSubcommittee on Sports Medicine for the Disabled, Sports Medicine Special Interest Group, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation1991 - 2003MemberPM&R Education Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation1991 - 1997ChairUndergraduate Education Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation1991 - 1995MemberSecond Year Curriculum Committee, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science1991 - 1994Medical RepresentativeCommittee on Sports for the Disabled, United States Olympic Committee1991 - 1994MemberUnited States Olympic Committee1991 - presentMemberEducation Committee, Sports Medicine Program1991 - presentMemberResearch Committee, Sports Medicine Program1991 - 2003MemberSports Medicine Special Interest Group, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation1991 - presentMemberUndergraduate Education Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation1990 - 1993MemberAlumni Aid to Admissions Program, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine1990 - 1993MemberSpinal Cord Injury Physicians Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation1990 - 1992MemberPediatric Physicians Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation1990 - presentMemberAssociation of Academic Physiatrists1990 - 1993MemberPatient and Family Health Education, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation1990 - presentMemberAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation1989 - 1993Level I InstructorProfessional Ski Instructors of America1989 - 1993MemberProfessional Ski Instructors of America1988 - 1989MemberResident Selection Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation1987 - 2005ChairAlumni Admissions Committee for Southeastern Minnesota, Duke University1987 - 2004MemberAlumni Admissions Committee for Southeastern Minnesota, Duke University1987 - 1993Team PhysicianSports Medicine Program1987 - 2000MemberMinnesota Medical Association1987 - 2000MemberAmerican Medical Association1987 - 2000MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association MemberPM&R Clinical Practice Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation FellowAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation FellowAmerican College of Sports Medicine Charter MemberAmerican Society for Sports Medicine National RepresentativeSpecialty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, National Steering Committee on Collaboration on Musculoskeletal Care LiaisonResident Physician Council, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation MemberMinnesota Physiatric Association, Minnesota Medical Association MemberNational Strength and Conditioning AssociationShow more professional memberships Publications
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