Why I Became a Physical Therapist

Blog Post: May 24th, 2021 By Doctor of Physical Therapy, Lynzy Lentz What I have found is that when I am asked why I became a physical therapist, I don’t have an exact experience or concrete moment that made me decide this. To me, being a PT was/is a very natural career choice. I’ve always been … Continued

A Physical Therapist’s Experience with Headaches

Blog Post: May 10th, 2021 By Steve Cassabaum, Doctor of Physical Therapy Half the world’s population has headaches! These headaches range from mild headaches that resolve on their own, to severe migraine headaches and chronic severe headaches. In the 30+ years I have been seeing patients, almost half of my patients have come with the … Continued

Why I Became a Physical Therapist

Blog Post: May 5th, 2021 By Natalie Theroux, Doctor of Physical Therapy I’m Natalie Theroux, a Doctor of Physical Therapy here at 21st Century Rehab in Osceola. I have been a physical therapist for just about eight years. I initially became interested in physical therapy in kind of a silly way. It was 8th grade, and … Continued

Why am I Dizzy?

Blog Post: April 5th, 2021 By: Lindsay Bierbaum, Doctor of Physical Therapy Have you ever felt dizzy or lightheaded and wondered why? You aren’t the only one. Dizziness is a common symptom that we hear from many of our patients. Mayo Clinic states, “dizziness can range from fleeting faintness to a severe balance disorder that … Continued

5 Things to Consider before Hitting the Pavement

Blog Post: 3/29/21 By: Beth Meyer, DPT and Eric Holton, DPT #1 Get your Kicks Running starts from the ground up, so start with a good pair of running shoes. Questions on what you need? Fleet Feet is the place to go. At Fleet Feet they can help you find a pair of shoes that … Continued

Athletic Trainers: Wearers’ of Many Hats

Blog Post: March 22nd, 2021 By: Emelia Johnson, Certified Athletic Trainer Athletic trainers, not to be confused with personal trainers, are highly-qualified, multi-skilled health care professionals, who, under the direction of a physician, may provide services and treatment to clients. You can find us working in high schools, colleges and universities, law enforcement and military, … Continued

Why I Became a Physical Therapist

Blog Post: March 15th, 2021 By Micah Hayek, Doctor of Physical Therapy From hearing funny stories about my patient’s getting stuck in the snow with their dog to seeing a patient finally be able to reach far enough to tuck in their shirt behind their back, every week I have some experience that gives me … Continued

What is Speech Therapy?

Blog Post: February 15th, 2021 Kelci Fett, Speech-Language Pathologist Speech therapy is more than just learning to say your ‘R’s”. We often think of speech therapy as a service for those who have a speech impairment, such as a child who has a lisp or a stutter. However, there is so much more to the … Continued

Women’s Health: Incontinence and How to Improve

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

25th Anniversary Press Release

On June 26th, 2020, 21st Century Rehab, PC will be celebrating 25 years of providing therapy services to communities and patients throughout Iowa. 21st Century Rehab, PC has grown from humble beginnings into what is now: a physical therapist-owned company with 13 locations throughout Iowa and over 95 employees. These 13 locations include clinics at … Continued