Education:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology, University of Minnesota
Master of Science Degree in Physical Therapy, University of Wisconsin-Lacrosse
Minnesota Sports Medicine/Fairview Sports Physical therapy Residency program
Areas of Expertise:
ACL and post-op knee rehab
Rehabilitation of shoulder and elbow injuries, primarily working with overhead athletes, and often includes analysis of throwing mechanics in the treatment program
Hip injuries working extensively with hockey athletes, specifically goalies
Safe return to sport and exercise for knee, hip, and shoulder injuries
Professional Organizations, Certifications and Extras:
Sports Medicine Physical Therapy Residency – Minnesota Sports Medicine/Fairview
American Physical Therapy Association credentialed Clinical Instructor
USA Hockey certified coach
Getting Personal with Paul:
Born (hometown): Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
Sports I competed in and the one I excelled in: Hockey and baseball
Favorite sports moment: Watching my children develop a passion for playing sports.
Favorite sports team: Wild, Vikings, Twins, Wolves and Gophers
Hobbies: Hockey, golf, skiing, coaching and camping.
Family: Wife, Jessica, and children Claire, Sophie and Charlie
Resides: Eden Prairie, Minnesota
About Paul:
Paul joined Accelerated Sports Therapy & Fitness in 2011 and became part owner in 2019. Prior to Accelerated Sports, he spent seven years as a physical therapist with Institute for Athletic Medicine, where he developed extensive experience treating athletes of all levels.
Paul is one of the first graduates of the Minnesota Sports Medicine/Fairview Sports Physical Therapy Residency Program, training alongside some of the most respected physicians, physical therapists, and athletic trainers in the Twin Cities sports medicine community. In 2007, he earned his certification as a Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy.
Paul specializes in ACL rehabilitation, post-operative knee rehabilitation, and return-to-sport training, guiding athletes safely and confidently back to competition. He has extensive experience managing the full continuum of care—from immediate post-op recovery through advanced strength, agility, and performance-based progression. In addition to knee rehabilitation, his clinical focus includes hip and shoulder injuries, particularly in overhead athletes and hockey players, including goalies. His expertise in addressing the unique demands of hockey goaltenders has led to frequent continuing education lectures throughout the Midwest.
Paul has presented to physicians, physical therapists, and athletic trainers on a wide range of sports medicine topics, including ACL rehabilitation and return-to-sport testing, shoulder and scapular dysfunction, throwing injuries, hockey injuries, hip dysfunction, and performance training.
“My son had hip surgery and our surgeon recommended Paul Solie at Accelerated. Paul and his co-workers are incredible. They are knowledgeable, professional, and have helped and inspired my teenage son in many ways. We are forever grateful to everyone there at Accelerated!”