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Cara C. Prideaux, M.D.

  1. Physiatrist
  2. Sports Medicine Specialist
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Specialty Groups

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

Cara Prideaux, M.D., is an Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Rochester, Minnesota location. She specializes in care of athletes and individuals with musculoskeletal pain. Her background includes volunteer service with High School and University sports teams, and research on concussion.

Dr. Prideaux has presented on many Physical Medicine topics across the United States. Her areas of interest are centralized around athletes, athletes with disabilities, and generalized sports medicine, however she is knowledgeable on many musculoskeletal subjects. Some of the topics she has spoken on include:

  • Wrestlers with Limb Deficiencies
  • Neurovascular Injuries in Athletes
  • Concussions in Female Athletes
  • Management of Concussions in School Sports

Along with her clinical practice, Dr. Prideaux is an important part of the PM&R Resident and Fellowship training program. She has been a continuous resource for one-on-one training, instructing the next generation of Physiatrists. Starting as Program Director in 2022, she is an integral part of curriculum development for the PM&R Residency Program.

  1. Achilles tendinitis
  2. ACL injury
  3. Arthritis
  4. Arthropathy
  5. Axial spondyloarthritis
  6. Back pain
  7. Baker's cyst
  8. Biceps tendinitis
  9. Bursitis
  10. Cervical herniated disk
  11. Cervical myelopathy
  12. Cervical radiculopathy
  13. Cervical spinal stenosis
  14. Cervical spondylosis
  15. Cervical spondylotic myelopathy
  16. Discogenic back pain
  17. Frozen shoulder
  18. Functional limitation
  19. Gait unsteadiness
  20. Golfer's elbow
  21. Hamstring injury
  22. Herniated disk
  23. Hip arthritis
  24. Hip impingement
  25. Hip labral tear
  26. Hip tendinitis
  27. Hip tendon tear
  28. Hyperextended knee
  29. Knee arthritis
  30. Knee bursitis
  31. Knee disorder
  32. Knee pain
  33. Kyphosis
  34. Lumbar herniated disk
  35. Lumbar pain
  36. Lumbar radiculopathy
  37. Lumbar spinal stenosis
  38. Lumbar spondylosis
  39. Medial collateral ligament sprain
  40. Myelopathy
  41. Neck pain
  42. Osteoarthritis
  43. Osteopenia
  44. Osteoporosis
  45. Patellar tendinitis
  46. Plantar fasciitis
  47. Posterior cruciate ligament injury
  48. Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction
  49. Radiculopathy
  50. Rotator cuff injury
  51. Rotator cuff tear
  52. Rotator cuff tear arthropathy
  53. Rotator cuff tendinitis
  54. Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
  55. Sciatica
  56. Separated shoulder
  57. Shoulder arthritis
  58. Shoulder disorder
  59. Shoulder impingement syndrome
  60. Spinal pain
  61. Spondylolisthesis
  62. Spondylolysis
  63. Sports injury
  64. Sprain
  65. Sprained ankle
  66. Stenosis
  67. Swollen knee
  68. Tendinitis
  69. Tendinopathy
  70. Tendinosis
  71. Tendon pain
  72. Tennis elbow
  73. Thoracic radiculopathy
  74. Torn meniscus
  1. Back pain management
  2. Back pain therapy
  3. Exercise therapy
  4. Joint examination
  5. Musculoskeletal exam
  6. Outpatient clinical consultation
  7. Physical examination
  8. Rehabilitation therapy
  9. Sport specific rehabilitation
  • Sports medicine
  • Concussion in athletes
  • Musculoskeletal ultrasound examination
  • Back pain in athletes
  • Athletes with disabilities
  • Female athletes
  • Pharmacologic Intervention in Acute Concussion
  • Medical Education
  1. 2012
    Fellow - Sports MedicineUniversity of Utah
  2. 2011
    ResidentPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2011
    Chief Resident - Physical Medicine and RehabilitationMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 2011
    Resident - Physical Medicine and RehabilitationMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 2008
    Internship - Internal MedicineMercy Medical Center/University of Maryland
  6. 2007
    MD - MedicineSchool of Medicine, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
  7. 2002
    BA - BiologyUniversity of Colorado

Certifications

  1. 2012
    Physical Medicine & RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Awards and honors

  1. 2016
    Mayo Clinic patient philanthropic giftDepartment of Development
  2. 2013
    CTSA Early Stage Investigator AwardResearch Resources, Mayo Clinic Center for Translational Science Activities
  3. 2011
    Earl Elkins Mayo Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Resident AwardMayo Clinic
  4. 2007
    Alpha Omega Alpha Medical School HonorUniversity of Colorado School of Medicine
  5. 2002
    Diversity ScholarshipUniversity of Colorado
  6. 2002
    Undergraduate, Chancellor's Recognition AwardUniversity of Colorado

Professional memberships

  1. 2023 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Trainee Well-Being Subcommittee
  2. 2023 - present
    Fellow MemberMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science: The Academy of Educational Excellence
  3. 2023 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic
  4. 2023 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic
  5. 2022 - present
    Program DirectorPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  6. 2022 - present
    Program Director Workgroup MemberMayo Clinic Graduate Education Committee
  7. 2022 - present
    ChairProgram Evaluation Committee, Program Evaluation, PM&R Resident Education Committee
  8. 2022 - present
    Lead / Co-ChairMayo Clinic
  9. 2022 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic
  10. 2015 - present
    MemberAmerican Board of PM&R
  11. 2014 - 2022
    MemberProgram Evaluation Committee, Program Evaluation, PM&R Resident Education Committee
  12. 2014 - 2022
    Assistant Program DirectorPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education
  13. 2014 - present
    PM&R Residency Clinical Competency Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  14. 2014 - 2022
    Advisor to StudentsMayo Medical School Advisory Program
  15. 2013 - present
    MemberWellness Champion Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  16. 2013
    AuthorCare Process Model on Concussion (Pediatric), Mayo Clinic Clinical Practice Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  17. 2012 - present
    MemberDepartment Education Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  18. 2010 - 2011
    MemberPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation Resident Education Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  19. 2008 - 2022
    MemberAmerican College of Sports Medicine
  20. 2008 - 2022
    MemberAmerican Medical Society for Sports Medicine
  21. 2008 - 2012
    MemberAmerican Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
  22. 2008 - 2011
    MemberMayo Rehabilitation Unit Consumer Advisory Council, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  23. 2008 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  24. 2008 - present
    MemberAssociation of Academic Physiatrists
  25.  
    ContributorMayo Clinic Clinical Practice Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees

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