Tanner Dimka, PT, DPT
My specialties:
- Physical therapy
Professional interests:
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Sport injury rehab pediatrics
Practice philosophy: I am a firm believer in using research supported exercise and physical activity to reduce pain and improve physical function. I also ensure that patient’s goals are addressed to make rehabilitation meaningful and enjoyable to each individual.
If you weren't a health care provider, what would you be? High school teacher and coach
Why did you become a provider? When did you know this was the career for you? I became a provider because I saw the benefits in pain and function that physical therapists can make without the need of medication. Also, I knew there would always be something new for me to learn.
What is one of the challenges of this career you enjoy? And why? The most up-to-date treatments and practices are constantly changing with new research. However, that also means that I am constantly learning and growing as a provider to give the best possible care.
What is the best thing you've done for your health or the best health advice you've received? I accepted that my physical fitness does not have to look like everyone else’s, and once that happened I found that exercising became fun and no longer felt like a “chore”.
Credentials
- PT
- DPT
Specialties
- Physical therapy
Personal interests
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Travel
- Volleyball
- Weight training
Educational institutions
- University of Wisconsin - Madison, WI
Memberships
- American Physical Therapy Association -Minnesota Chapter
Years of experience
- 4
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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)