Cara was vital in the role she played in helping me come back from a season ending injury (ACL).

She has great attention to detail and is able to vary the exercises to meet the patience preference or confidence level at any time. During any setback I had she assessed the problem quickly, got me back on track and made me feel good in the steps we were taking.

Hassani Dotson, MNUFC

My name is DJ Taylor and I play for Minnesota United of the MLS. Working with Cara has been amazing experience. Her knowledge and expertise helped me get through a season of tendonitis. Due to her skills, I was able to continue to play and improve my physical strength. I would recommend her to anyone and everyone who wants to improve their physicality and have a great person to work with!

DJ Taylor, MNUFC

My name is Mercedes Bauza. I’m a professional female soccer athlete recovering from my third ACL & Meniscus surgery. I’ve played professionally, internationally, and for my national team in the World Cup/Olympics.

With three major knee surgeries almost back to back, I have experienced a wide variety of physical therapists. Because of Cara Battles, I am more confident in this recovery process than any other I’ve had. I would highly recommend her to any athlete wanting to recover and get back to their desired shape and/or sport.

Doing my PT with Cara, I’ve seen results that I haven’t experienced in my other recoveries. My swelling was able to go down to where I could see my kneecap again, my quad was able to activate and fight the atrophy more than before, we were able to pinpoint exactly what in my running form was giving me discomfort, etc.

With every appointment, Cara took the time to explain to me in detail where I was physically, what my next goal is, and how to get there. I believe with any physical therapy, it should be person-specific and with Cara I didn’t feel like “just another case”. She got to know my personal strengths and weakness in the knee and knew how to develop my action plan to most benefit me.

Mercedes Bauza, professional soccer player

As an aging female endurance competitive athlete, I never know if an injury is a product of natural aging or if I can rehab back to improved body mechanics that allow for pain relief and improved performance. Cara has an EXCELLENT grasp of the art of the diagnostic exam. I always feel reassured that I can regain strength and improved performance once she evaluates me. The outcomes of her therapy have exceeded my expectations time and again. I feel more physically symmetric and strong, and compete with more confidence. I strongly recommend Cara.

Kitty Earl, elite Nordic skier and runner

Dr. Cara has supported me through my competitive Crossfit journey from everything from core activation, low back pain, shoulder pain, and movement dysfunction. She even gets a gold star for keeping rehab less mundane. You for sure want her in your arsenal :)

Emilee Mytinger, Crossfit athlete

As a Physical Therapist myself, I often treat my own injuries without ever having to see anyone. Occasionally, even physical therapists need to seek out experts in their own field. The first person I thought of was Cara. I worked in the same organization as Cara and her reputation was of a thoughtful, insightful, and excellent clinician. Cara spent time evaluating from my spine down to my feet to figure out what I was missing in the treatment of my chronic plantar fasciitis. She narrowed in on something I was doing (or not doing) when I walk by analyzing my gait. It was the missing link! Now I'm able to play Pickleball without limiting myself due to pain! So happy I contacted Cara!

Keely Behning, DPT, competitive pickleball athlete