Tyler Erickson, OTD, OTR/L

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A Specialist in Occupational Therapy

Tyler Erickson is an occupational therapist focusing on sports medicine and orthopedics. He offers rehabilitation services for patients experiencing chronic pain in their upper extremities, including hand therapy and neck rehabilitation. Tyler also assists with custom orthosis fabrication.

He is certified in dry needling therapy and received manual therapy training through the North American Institute of Manual Therapy.

Speaks: English

Specialties

(605) 328-1860

Background Information

Education & Training History

Graduate School:
University of Mary, Bismarck, ND

Experience & Research

Research topics:

  • Program development of re-integration into leisure occupations for individuals post-CVA in affiliation with Sanford Family Wellness YMCA and Sanford Health
  • Subjective study in community resources for individuals with Parkinson's disease in the Bismarck, North Dakota region
  • Validation study of NDKS submaximal and maximal VO2 testing in comparison to Bruce submaximal and maximal VO2 testing protocol

Idea of Care

I am fortunate to have parents and mentors who were exceptional examples of servant leadership, which has helped me greatly as a person, father and occupational therapist. 

I believe in providing every patient with holistic care that correlates with the meaningful occupations in their lives. I believe active listening and empathy are important for patient care, which in turn motivates me and my patients to accomplish their meaningful therapy goals.

Personal Interests

Tyler is originally from the Minneapolis, Minnesota, area. While at university, he participated in NCAA Division II track and field and cross country. Tyler met his wife in Bismarck, North Dakota, and together they enjoy running, fitness and spending time with their kids and pets. Other hobbies include cooking and cars.

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