Nick Bliek, PT, DPT
Manager of Rehab Services, Courage Kenny Acute Care Therapies, Abbott North
My specialties:
- Physical therapy
Professional interests:
- General orthopedics
- Vestibular and balance
- Concussion management
Best part of my work or a patient visit: Getting to know the patient and building a lasting relationship that extends beyond the clinic.
Why I became a physician/provider: I played football in College at the University of South Dakota and I enjoyed the rehab portion when I had to visit the athletic training room.
What I tell friends and family: Listen to your body. Pain is not necessarily a bad thing. It is the body's signal that something is being injured or disrupted. Sometimes in therapy we must push through some pain but for the most part we are avoiding painful stimuli.
How I spend my free time: Spending time with my family.
Hometown: Larchwood, Iowa
Credentials
- PT
- DPT
Board-certified specialties
- Physical therapy
Personal interests
- Downhill skiing
- Family activities
- Golf
Memberships
- American Physical Therapy Association
Current licenses and certifications
- Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)
- Physical Therapy
Hospital affiliations
- Abbott Northwestern Hospital
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Major health plans we participate in
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne*
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we participate in
- Medicaid/Medicare*
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)