Physical Therapy

Kirsten grew up in the countryside of Ottumwa in Southeast Iowa, surrounded by hogs, horses and her family. Here, she learned some of her most valuable lessons along with her three sisters as they helped on the farm and showed pigs and horses in the 4H. When in school, she kept busy with volleyball, basketball, softball, track and band. Her own injuries in high school were what first piqued her interest in physical therapy. A lesson she learned early in life was from her father, Charlie Brown,

There are a variety of options to take when it comes to treating your pain, but one thing that helps all kinds of pain is having a support system to back you when the alternatives are not. We like to say that treating pain takes teamwork. Having a team behind you to cheer you on and support you goes a long way while on the road to success. Whether this team includes your parents, siblings, friends or your physical therapist, having someone there for you can act as your backbone in healing. Here,

‘Tis the season for family festivities, friends and food - a lot of food. To say it’s easy to overeat during the holiday season is an understatement for most, especially when you are trying to eat healthy. November brings the beginning of the festivities, but it is also a time to remember what you are thankful for, and your health should be on the top of your list. Core Physical Therapy is here to provide you with some tips on how to eat healthy and keep up on your exercise routine over

Poor posture is something many of us can relate to, but do we know how sitting and standing poorly really affect us? Not only is slouching bad for your health, but it also indicates how you’re feeling and can show poor self-esteem, fatigue or lack of interest. Here, we will talk about what poor posture can all indicate in your body language and overall physical health and how you can turn it around before it’s too late. Poor Posture Revealed There are many things that poor posture

Alicia grew up in Adel, Iowa, conveniently located in the same town as one of our CORE PT locations! While growing up, she was involved in multiple sports, which was what initially sparked her interest in the healthcare field. As a multi-sport athlete, she encountered her fair share of injuries. These injuries required rehabilitation with an athletic training staff and local physical therapists to regain the ability to participate at her best. While she was overcoming these injuries, she found that

While fall sports are in full swing, so are the ankle and foot injuries. In fact, an ankle sprain is the most common injury found to occur from participating in various sporting activities. Many times, these mild sprains will resolve themselves, but often enough, they take weeks to heal and require therapy to heal properly. Here we will discuss some of the most common ankle and foot injuries and how they can be prevented and treated.  Most Common Foot & Ankle Injuries It’s known

1 in 8 U.S. women will develop breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. That’s nearly 12%, and 12% too many at that. The importance of spreading awareness for this disease is more important now than ever as rates are on the rise, but prevention and survival after being diagnosed are equally important. Knowing what to look for and taking preventative measures will be key in staying healthy. Unfortunately, there are many different kinds of breast cancer that you have to be aware of, along

This October, we’re not just here for the pumpkin spice lattes, Halloween candy and all of the spooktacular events, we’re also here to celebrate National Physical Therapy Month with YOU! Physical Therapy Month is all about recognizing the power of rehabilitation and how it can transform your healing, along with recognizing those in the profession that make this all possible! Follow along to see all the benefits of physical therapy and why you should #ChoosePT. It’s a hands-on

Kerri is a long-time believer in physical therapy since she first encountered physical  rehabilitation as a senior in high school after tearing her ACL during basketball season. Prior to this, she knew she had a passion for science, especially anatomy. This led her to her career to become a physical therapist herself.  During her time in college, Kerri underwent more therapy after another knee injury. She worked out in the pool as part of her exercises and during that time she met a

Getting older doesn’t mean your quality of life has to change, but it may be time to jumpstart a new routine! Many different things happen to your body as you age, some you may be aware of and some you may not be. No matter which boat you’re in, it’s important not to let those changes catch you by surprise and to start taking the necessary steps to execute a healthy life as you age. Below you will find 5 ways to execute healthy aging.  1. Stay physically active with regular