Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy, Clarke University
Bachelor of Science, Saint Cloud State University

Specialties

Back Pain, CrossFit, Dizziness, Fitness Athletes, Headaches, Neck Pain, Orthopedics, Overuse Injuries, Spine Pain, Sports Rehab, TMJ/TMD

Number of ICE Courses Taken

4-6

ICE Certifications

Clinical Management of the Fitness Athlete (cert-CMFA)

Profile last updated
August 27, 2022

Adam Shaffer

Adam completed his Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Clarke University in Dubuque, Iowa in 2015. He graduated from Saint Cloud State University with a B.S. in Biomedical Sciences while playing football. He has been a member of the ActivePT team since August 2016.

Adam is excited to work with people to help them achieve their goals. Adam is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, which improves his ability to quickly return patients to their desired activity. In 2018, Adam achieved the prestigious honor of becoming board certified as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist.
In addition to staying current with research, Adam has completed continuing education in several areas including, spinal manipulation, dry needling, vestibular evaluation and rehabilitation, and clinical management of fitness athletes. He enjoys taking a hands-on approach to therapy to further assist his patients in reaching their goals. His areas of interest include elbow injuries, jaw pain, sports injury rehabilitation, neck and back pain treatment, vertigo and vestibular disorders, and post-surgical rehabilitation.

Adam lives in Rochester with his wife, two children, and dog and enjoys staying active with weight training, hiking, softball, basketball, and soccer. Adam also enjoys keeping current with Iowa Hawkeye and Saint Cloud State athletics.

Clinician Contact Information

563-581-0913

ashaffer@activeptandsports.com

Clinic Information

Active PT and Sports

3100 19th St NW, Rochester, MN 55901, USA