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, Read More

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, Read More

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 Read More

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 Read More

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 Read More

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 Read More

Myofascial Release Therapy - that’s a mouth full, and might sound confusing for those of you that are unfamiliar with the practice. But, it’s actually very simple! By definition, Myofascial Release is a safe and very effective hands-on technique that involves applying gentle sustained pressure into the myofascial connective tissue restrictions to eliminate pain and restore motion. This is just one of the things that set us apart from many other physical therapists and it’s what Read More

Have you ever had vertigo or have heard of someone who has? Chances are that’s a yes as it’s estimated that approximately 40% of the U.S. population will experience some form of this in their lifetime. If you are unsure of what vertigo is and how to treat it, look no further - we’ll have all the answers right here for you. Our very own Kirsten Radke, a Doctor of Physical Therapy & Clinically Certified Vestibular Therapist (CCVT), is here to answer all of your questions.  What Read More

At Core Physical Therapy, our goal is to treat more than your pain and get to the CORE of your problem. We do this through our tailored treatment plans and by working with you in a one-on-one setting. Whether you are a long-time sufferer of chronic pain or have just recently become injured, Core PT can help. We serve you in two locations and have over ten therapists that are ready to help get you back to the best version of yourself. Below we’ve highlighted just a few of our reviews from patients Read More

Are you getting tired of the chronic pain that has been going on for years, but have never gotten a referral to be treated by a physical therapist? You’re in luck! Many states, including Iowa, are a direct access state meaning no referral is needed. Yes. You read that right - no referral needed! Below, we will discuss different ways PT can help you with or without having a referral and answer some FAQs about physical therapy coverage.  Without Referral  Iowa is one of the 18 Read More