By: Matt Wanderscheid Over the past 10 years, as a physical therapist—and simply as someone living in a human body—I’ve learned a few things that I believe are true for nearly everyone. Current recommendations suggest aiming for about 150 minutes of aerobic activity each week, along with two days of strength training. For many people, … Continued
By: Lindsay Capps, DPT Healthy eating is always a hot topic of discussion. It seems that everywhere we turn, there is a new diet, nutrition trend, or expert opinion about what we should and shouldn’t eat. But before we talk about food itself, it is interesting to think about where our eating habits come from. … Continued
Why did 3 of my family members have the same pain? This past weekend, I traveled to Missouri for a baby shower. One of the fun (and predictable!) parts of being a Physical Therapist is that family members often come to you with questions about their aches and pains. Usually, it’s a mix of knee, … Continued
Have you ever seen what a $5,000 shoe box looks like? It might surprise you. Recently I had the opportunity to work with a patient who had been experiencing significant foot pain for years. They had been suffering from pain on and off, and unfortunately, by the time they came to see me, they had … Continued
Blog Post: July 12th, 2021 By Beth Meyer, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Certified Lymphedema Therapist My interest in becoming a physical therapist started in high school after having physical therapy myself for plantar fasciitis and shoulder surgery. I also enjoyed anatomy and science classes. Then my interest in lymphedema came a little while down the … Continued
Injuries to the body can occur from one traumatic event or as the result of repetitive stresses that compound over time. However small the forces may be, this is why it is important to follow safe lifting/carrying body mechanics each time a person needs to move an item. I’ve worked with patients that thought they … Continued
By Doctor of Physical Therapy, Dani Weber Back pain is a common complaint among people of many ages and can happen for a variety of reasons. The majority of cases of back pain are not a result of structural damage to the bones or muscles, and do not require surgery or braces. Back pain can … Continued
Blog Post: January 4th, 2021 By Matt Wanderscheid, Doctor of Physical Therapy This is a question that we get asked daily, so I thought I’d take advantage of our new blog to help clarify this question. As with most things, there is no clear cut answer, but I will do my best! Iowa, like the … 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
When the calendar year comes to a close, we often find ourselves physically and mentally depleted from the holidays and the end-of-the-year rush. It’s no wonder that some of the most common self-improvement resolutions uttered as the clock strikes midnight are: eat more healthily and commit to a regular exercise program. January is a great … Continued