By Clint Lutterman, Doctor of Physical Therapy Warmer weather is here, which is excellent! As physical therapists, we encourage you to get outside and introduce some more movement into your daily routine- whether it’s through walking, running, biking, shooting some hoops, or gardening! However, we want you to do this safely! Injuries often occur when … Continued
Blog Post: October 11th, 2021 By Doctor of Physical Therapy, Sam Imholte I’ve been around the profession of physical therapy for much of my life due to sports, regular “kids being kids” injuries, high school and college friends looking to improve their performance, family members undergoing orthopedic surgeries, and now as a licensed physical therapist. … Continued
By Taylor Illg, Doctor of Physical Therapy Here are some common misconceptions about the lower back that we often hear as physical therapists. Myth #1: I shouldn’t lift anything heavy or from the ground because it will hurt my back. Fact: You can lift any object you want if you have proper form. Make sure … Continued
Shoulder pain is one of the most common complaints seen by physical therapists and the medical profession. The most common injuries that people hear about include shoulder impingement, rotator cuff injury, shoulder bursitis and frozen shoulder. The shoulder joint is also the most complex joint in the body and has the greatest degree of mobility or range of motion than … Continued
Concussions There has been significant talk about the safety of sports, especially football, in recent years. Concussions have headlined the news and have been the focus of much of the discussion. But what exactly is a concussion and what should you do if you or your athlete experiences one? What happens to the brain during … Continued
Some health habits are instilled in us at a young age. For as long as you can remember, for example, you made annual treks in the family minivan to both the pediatrician and the dentist. As you entered adulthood, you probably transitioned to a primary care physician, and maybe even a different dentist better equipped … Continued
Do you leak urine when you laugh, cough, sneeze, run or jump? Have you stopped being active because you leak urine when you do these activities? Do you find yourself mapping out the nearest bathroom when you’re leaving your home? Is it challenging to make it to the bathroom in time when you get the … Continued
Our outpatient clinic in Carlisle has outgrown it’s original location. Not to fear, it isn’t moving too far! Starting December 20th, 21st Century Rehab, Carlisle will be located just across the street from it’s original location. The new address will be 125 N 1st St, Carlisle, IA 50047. In additional to a larger space to … Continued