Physical Therapy

Jodi originally graduated from Madrid High School and after graduation, leading up into the beginning of her college career, she had the opportunity to work in a chiropractic clinic. This opportunity changed her course as she had originally planned to go into accounting after high school. After just 3 months, Jodi knew that the health industry was where she wanted to go, particularly in health and patient care. Knowing this, she explored various options at Buena Vista University and discovered that Read More

  Stretching can feel great if you do it right. Some people don’t like to take the time to stretch before they begin a workout, because they often think they won’t see results from doing so. But on the contrary, stretching can help you to achieve even higher fitness goals while keeping you safe.  Before stretching, it’s important to complete a light warm-up routine. This may be five to ten minutes of cardio, whatever gets your heart pumping. Then, it’s Read More

Recovering from surgery can be challenging. There has to be a balance of getting your body moving without overexertion. Make your recovery shorter by following these post-surgery tips. Stay Motivated First things first. It’s incredibly important that you stay motivated while you’re recovering. The pain and exhaustion you may feel after surgery can cause you to be less motivated to recover the right way. You can do this by going to your physical therapy appointments and finding a Read More

It’s that time of the year again. We’re all scrambling to get ready for the holidays and preparing for the new year at the same time. And with that preparation often comes a New Year’s resolution. New Year’s resolutions have long been a popular topic when reflecting on the past year and looking forward to new beginnings. Here we will discuss some of the most popular resolutions that people have planned for the new year, along with some tips and tricks on how to execute them Read More

It’s inevitable, winter is here again whether we like it or not. With winter comes snow and with snow comes injuries - but we have the tips for you to prevent them! Here we will talk about preventative measures you can take to stay safe all winter long and have an enjoyable holiday season. Wear the Right Footwear The proper footwear will not only keep your feet cozy, but will help keep you from falling or hurting yourself due to a footwear fail. You’ll want to make sure your winter Read More

Robin grew up in Minnesota and was a multisport athlete participating in volleyball, softball and dance throughout her school years. In high school, she knew she had an affinity fors science but wasn't yet clear on what career she wanted to work towards after graduation. She decided to pursue her dream of playing a sport in college and signed with Morningside College to play volleyball. During the final weeks of her freshman season, she experienced her first major sports injury: a torn ACL. It Read More

Exercise or extra fries? That’s the real question! All joking aside, finding the time and money to go to a gym to work out, or to participate in a class every day, is difficult for many people. This situation often leaves us not exercising and becoming unhealthy (and maybe choosing the extra fries!) Here we will talk about some home exercise options for all, provide video examples and also give you some tips on how to keep healthy not only this new year but for years to come. It can be hard Read More

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