Garrett Nogosek, DPT, graduated with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences in Rochester, Minnesota, in 2025. He completed his undergraduate degree in Exercise Sports Science at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse in 2022. Garrett joined the ActivePT team in 2025.
Garrett enjoys treating lower extremity injuries, helping patients recover after surgery, and he is especially passionate about helping ice skating athletes. He uses a hands-on, holistic approach to care to promote faster pain relief and better results. He is committed to helping his patients achieve their goals, whether that involves completing a bucket list adventure or returning to their favorite outdoor hobbies.
Garrett lives in Kasson with his daughter and wife, Rachel. He enjoys fishing, rock climbing, hiking, boating, hockey, and board games.
Certifications and Education
- Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences in Rochester, Minnesota – 2025
- Exercise Sports Science degree from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse – 2022
- Cert. DN – Certification in Dry Needling from the Spinal Manipulation and Dry Needling Institute of the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy
- Montreal Cognitive Assessment Rater (MoCA)
- Safe Sport Certification
- Otago Fall Prevention (Otago)
Specialties
- TMD – Evaluation and treatment of temporomandibular joint dysfunction (jaw)
Advanced Training
- ActivePT Orthopedic Residency 2025 – 2026
Specialties
- TMD – Evaluation and treatment of temporomandibular joint dysfunction (jaw)
Research
- Research- Comparison of Abdominal Aorta Palpation With Ultrasound Imaging Measurements in Healthy Individuals
Memberships
- APTA – American Physical Therapy Association
- Member of the APTA orthopedic section
- MNAPTA – Minnesota Physical Therapy Association
Surgical Observation
- Arthroscopic ACL reconstruction with an autograft
- ACL reconstruction with a meniscus repair and allograft
- Pediatric arthroscopic MPFL reconstruction utilizing an autograft with proximal tibial hemi-epiphysiodesis and distal femoral hemi-epiphysiodesis
- THA – Total hip arthroscopy