Edward (Edward R.) R. Laskowski, M.D.

  1. Physiatrist
  2. Sports Medicine Specialist

Departments

  1. Children's Center
  2. Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  3. Orthopedic Surgery
  4. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Specialty Groups

  1. Sports Medicine
  2. Sports Medicine – Minnesota

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Edward R. Laskowski, M.D. is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with additional subspecialty certification in Sports Medicine. He is the former Co-director of Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine, and a Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, at Mayo Clinic Rochester. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine, and he has been elected to the Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine of the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland.

Nationally and internationally recognized for his expertise in fitness and sports medicine, Dr. Laskowski studies and promotes best practices for injury prevention and injury rehabilitation, general fitness, strength training, and stability training. Collectively, Dr. Laskowski's work has produced several hundred publication credits, including scientific papers, abstracts, books, book reviews, book chapters, and popular media and multimedia. He is a trusted voice in sports medicine and fitness, and he has been a resource for numerous national and international media.

Dr. Laskowski has received multiple honors throughout his career, including American Medical Association's Resident Physician Award, the Kessler Excellence in Clinical Practice Award, and the Distinguished Public Service Award from the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He has been elected to the "Teacher of the Year Hall of Fame" at Mayo Clinic Rochester, and he was twice awarded Co-Director of the Course of the Year in the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine.

Dr. Laskowski has also provided medical services at events ranging from high school football to the Winter Olympics and the Chicago Marathon, and he is a Second Medical Opinion Physician for the NHL/NHLPA. From 2006 to 2010, he served as a member of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports under Presidents Bush and Obama, and he received a special commendation from the Department of Health and Human Services for his contributions to the Council. Dr. Laskowski is actively involved in musculoskeletal, sports medicine, and fitness research and education, and he has lectured as an Invited Professor at many national and international conferences. His goal is to provide accurate, reliable, evidence-based exercise recommendations that people can incorporate into their lives.

  1. Achilles tendinitis
  2. ACL injury
  3. Baker's cyst
  4. Biceps tendinitis
  5. Bursitis
  6. Calcific tendinitis
  7. Concussion
  8. Flatfeet
  9. Foot injury
  10. Golfer's elbow
  11. Hamstring injury
  12. Hand arthritis
  13. Hip arthritis
  14. Hip impingement
  15. Hip labral tear
  16. Hip tendinitis
  17. Knee arthritis
  18. Knee bursitis
  19. Lateral collateral ligament tear
  20. Medial collateral ligament tear
  21. Metatarsalgia
  22. Metatarsophalangeal joint sprain
  23. Osteoarthritis
  24. Osteochondritis dissecans
  25. Patellar tendinitis
  26. Peroneal neuropathy
  27. Piriformis syndrome
  28. Plantar fasciitis
  29. Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction
  30. Rotator cuff injury
  31. Shoulder disorder
  32. Shoulder impingement syndrome
  33. Shoulder instability
  34. Shoulder subluxation
  35. Sprain
  36. Sprained ankle
  37. Strain injury
  38. Tendinitis
  39. Tendinopathy
  40. Tennis elbow
  41. Torn meniscus
  42. Turf toe
  1. Rehabilitation therapy
  2. Sport specific rehabilitation
  • Injury prevention and rehabilitation
  • Stability training
  • Strength training
  • Flexibility
  • Exercise for fitness
  • Sports medicine
  • Musculoskeletal rehabilitation
  • Proprioception
  • Exercise
  • Compliance with exercise
  • High Intensity Interval Training
  • Exercise for individuals with physical disability
Rochester

Rochester, Minnesota
  1. 1990
    Resident - Physical Medicine and RehabilitationMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 1987
    Internship - Internal MedicineSt. Joseph Hospital, Chicago, IL
  3. 1986
    MDNorthwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
  4. 1980
    BS - PsychologyDuke University

Certifications

  1. 2007
    Sports MedicineAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  2. 1991
    Physical Medicine & RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Awards and honors

  1. 2020
    Outstanding Course AwardMayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development
  2. 2020
    $50,000 Research Enhancement AwardMayo Clinic Women's Health Research Center and Center for Women's Health
  3. 2019
    Outstanding Course Award - 8th Annual Comprehensive Sports Medicine Updated and Board Review 2019Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development
  4. 2016
    American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Distinguished Public Service Award for Significant Contributions to the Specialty of PM&R that Contribute to an Improved Quality of Life for People with Disabilities and PainAmerican Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  5. 2016
    Co-Director of 5th Annual Comprehensive Sports Medicine Update, 2016 Course of the Year AwardMayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development
  6. 2015
    Minnesota Best DoctorsMinnesota Monthly
  7. 2013
    Clinical and Translational Science AwardNational Center for Advancing Translational Sciences
  8. 2010
    Silver Award, 2010 National Mature Media Award for The Disease Management workbook called Managing My Heart HealthNational Mature Media Awards
  9. 2009
    Special Commendation for work performed on the President's Council on Physical Fitness and SportsU.S. Department of Health and Human Services
  10. 2006
    Outstanding Faculty MemberMayo School of Continuous Professional Development, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  11. 2006
    Appointment by President George W. BushPresident's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
  12. 2004
    America's Top PhysiciansConsumers' Research Council of America
  13. 2003
    Teacher of the YearDepartment of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  14. 2003
    Teacher of the Year Hall of FameMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  15. 2002
    Third Annual Proctor and Gamble Excellence in Musculoskeletal Clinical Practice AwardKessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Inc.
  16. 2002
    Olympic Polyclinic Physician2002 Winter Olympic Games Salt Lake City
  17. 2001
    Best Doctors in America Award - National Award selected by peersNational Polling of Peers
  18. 1998
    Excellence in Teaching RecognitionMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  19. 1998
    Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare, Second EditionAwarding Organization
  20. 1998
    "Golden Reel" Award for patient education: "Getting Stronger and Feeling Better, Reaching Your Goal Through Exercise"International Television and Video Association
  21. 1997
    Who's Who in the World, 15th EditionAwarding Organization
  22. 1997
    Who's Who in Medicine and HealthcareMarquis Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare
  23. 1996
    Teacher of the YearDepartment of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  24. 1992
    Teacher of the YearDepartment of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  25. 1991
    Snow Skiing for the Physically Disabled, Mayo Clinic Proceedings: selected as "Outstanding in the field of Sports Medicine"Clinical Digest Series
  26. 1989
    Level I certification for adaptive ski instructionNational Handicapped Sports/Professional Ski Instructors of America
  27. 1989
    Burroughs Welcome Company Leadership Award for Resident PhysiciansAmerican Medical Association
  28. 1987
    Exemplary service provided during the Minnesota state high school football playoffsMinnesota State High School League
  29. 1985
    Clinical HonorsNorthwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
  30. 1980
    Graduated cum laudeDuke University
  31. 1978
    Dean's List, Class HonorsDuke University

Professional memberships

  1. 2019 - present
    FacultyRoyal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ireland
  2. 2016 - 2018
    MemberSuper Bowl 52 Legacy Fund Advisory Committee
  3. 2015 - present
    FellowRoyal Society of Medicine
  4. 2013 - present
    Medical AdvisorSecond Medical Opinion Physician, National Hockey League Players' Association
  5. 2013 - 2014
    Medical DirectorMayo Clinic Sesquicentennial Events
  6. 2010
    Committee ChairDepartment Marketing and Communications Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  7. 2009
    Assistant EditorFourth Edition, Mayo Clinic Family Health Book, Office of Intellectual Property (formerly Mayo Medical Ventures)
  8. 2006 - 2008
    MemberMedical Specialties, Officers & Councilors of Staff - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  9. 2004 - 2012
    MemberExecutive Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  10. 2004 - 2010
    Co-DirectorNutrition and Exercise Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  11. 2004 - 2007
    MemberPlanning Committee, Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center
  12. 2004 - 2006
    MemberExpert Panel Member/Musculoskeletal Education, Association of American Medical Colleges
  13. 2003 - 2015
    MemberWellness Center Task Force, Mayo Clinic Committees
  14. 2002
    MemberOlympic Polyclinic Medical Staff, 2002 Winter Olympics, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Organizing Committee
  15. 2002
    Assistant EditorThird Edition, Mayo Clinic Family Health Book, Office of Intellectual Property (formerly Mayo Medical Ventures)
  16. 2002
    Medical DirectorWomen's NCAA Division II National Basketball Championship
  17. 2001 - present
    MemberConsultant Network, National Hockey League Players' Association
  18. 2000 - 2001
    MemberTask Force on Musculoskeletal Education, Physiatric Association of Spine, Sports and Occupational Rehabilitation
  19. 1999 - present
    MemberRecruitment Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  20. 1999 - 2001
    MemberNational Steering Committee on Collaboration on Musculoskeletal Care
  21. 1999 - 2000
    MemberMusculoskeletal Task Force, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  22. 1997 - 1999
    MemberPatient Amenities Subcommittee, Marketing Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  23. 1996 - 1999
    MemberBoard of Governors, Physiatric Association of Spine, Sports and Occupational Rehabilitation
  24. 1996 - 1997
    Central Region RepresentativePhysiatric Association of Spine, Sports and Occupational Rehabilitation
  25. 1996 - present
    Editorial Board MemberMayoClinic.com, Health Management Resources, Mayo Clinic Health Solutions
  26. 1996 - present
    ContributorSports Medicine and Fitness Section, MayoClinic.com, Health Management Resources
  27. 1996 - present
    Medical Specialty EditorSports Medicine and Fitness Section, MayoClinic.com, Health Management Resources
  28. 1994 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Sports Medicine
  29. 1993 - 1996
    MemberExecutive Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  30. 1992 - 1994
    MemberCase Development Task Force of the Standardized Patient Project, National Board of Medical Examiners
  31. 1992 - 2020
    MemberExecutive Committee, Sports Medicine Center
  32. 1992 - 2001
    MemberExecutive Committee, Sports Medicine Program
  33. 1992 - 1997
    DirectorSports Medicine Fellowship, Sports Medicine Center
  34. 1992 - 1997
    MemberSports Medicine Fellowship, Sports Medicine Center
  35. 1992 - 1994
    MemberLife Run Committee, Rochester Methodist Hospital
  36. 1992
    MemberAmerican Society for Sports Medicine
  37. 1992
    MemberInaugural Board of Governors, Physiatric Association of Spine, Sports and Occupational Rehabilitation
  38. 1992 - present
    Specialty Medical EditorMayoClinic.org, Office of Intellectual Property (formerly Mayo Medical Ventures)
  39. 1992 - present
    Founding MemberPhysiatric Association of Spine, Sports and Occupational Rehabilitation
  40. 1992 - present
    MemberPhysiatric Association of Spine, Sports and Occupational Rehabilitation
  41. 1991 - 1993
    MemberResident Selection Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  42. 1991 - 1993
    ChairSubcommittee on Sports Medicine for the Disabled, Sports Medicine Special Interest Group, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  43. 1991 - 1993
    MemberSubcommittee on Sports Medicine for the Disabled, Sports Medicine Special Interest Group, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  44. 1991 - 2003
    MemberPM&R Education Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  45. 1991 - 1997
    ChairUndergraduate Education Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  46. 1991 - 1995
    MemberSecond Year Curriculum Committee, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  47. 1991 - 1994
    Medical RepresentativeCommittee on Sports for the Disabled, United States Olympic Committee
  48. 1991 - 1994
    MemberUnited States Olympic Committee
  49. 1991 - present
    MemberEducation Committee, Sports Medicine Program
  50. 1991 - present
    MemberResearch Committee, Sports Medicine Program
  51. 1991 - 2003
    MemberSports Medicine Special Interest Group, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  52. 1991 - present
    MemberUndergraduate Education Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  53. 1990 - 1993
    MemberAlumni Aid to Admissions Program, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
  54. 1990 - 1993
    MemberSpinal Cord Injury Physicians Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  55. 1990 - 1992
    MemberPediatric Physicians Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  56. 1990 - present
    MemberAssociation of Academic Physiatrists
  57. 1990 - 1993
    MemberPatient and Family Health Education, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  58. 1990 - present
    MemberAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  59. 1989 - 1993
    Level I InstructorProfessional Ski Instructors of America
  60. 1989 - 1993
    MemberProfessional Ski Instructors of America
  61. 1988 - 1989
    MemberResident Selection Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  62. 1987 - 2005
    ChairAlumni Admissions Committee for Southeastern Minnesota, Duke University
  63. 1987 - 2004
    MemberAlumni Admissions Committee for Southeastern Minnesota, Duke University
  64. 1987 - 1993
    Team PhysicianSports Medicine Program
  65. 1987 - 2000
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  66. 1987 - 2000
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  67. 1987 - 2000
    MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association
  68.  
    MemberPM&R Clinical Practice Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  69.  
    FellowAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  70.  
    FellowAmerican College of Sports Medicine
  71.  
    Charter MemberAmerican Society for Sports Medicine
  72.  
    National RepresentativeSpecialty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, National Steering Committee on Collaboration on Musculoskeletal Care
  73.  
    LiaisonResident Physician Council, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  74.  
    MemberMinnesota Physiatric Association, Minnesota Medical Association
  75.  
    MemberNational Strength and Conditioning Association