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If you have or have had sciatica pain, you know how frustrating and painful it can be. Today, we will talk about what sciatica is and what you can do to help ease the pain.  What is sciatica? Sciatica is a pain that runs down the back of the leg, past the knee and into the lower leg or foot. Some people describe pain in the buttocks, hips, back and front of the leg. However, unless it extends to the lower leg or foot, it is referral pain. The sciatic nerve branches down your lower back, 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

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

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

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

Raised in small-town Iowa, Ellen’s passion for sports began early on. She lived and breathed basketball and was positive she would be the first female player in the NBA. Throughout high school, her love for basketball remained but science courses also began to spark her interest. A local physical therapist allowed her to observe their practice during the summer months, and since then, Ellen was hooked. She knew this career would be the perfect combination of her passions and interests and was Read More

Get to Know Lindsay  Lindsay Brown has always had a knack for helping people. This started when she was just eight years old. Lindsay used to give her family members massages and help ease the ailments of her aging grandparents. From there on out, she always knew she wanted to do something with her hands to help others. Being able to help her family feel better and have less pain ultimately made Lindsay feel better. She began her college career as a pre-medical student and quickly realized Read More

  To feel complete in your healthcare regimen, it’s important to have your brain and body in the best condition. You have probably heard that in order to keep the mind sharp, you should do activities like reading and puzzles. You probably also realize the importance of exercise in keeping your body strong. But did you realize that they both impact each other? The connection is strong and understanding this can help motivate you in your therapy sessions.   Memory When Read More

When you make the decision to seek out physical therapy for an issue or possibly even to prevent a problem, you’re doing it for a specific reason, to look for a solution. Maybe you are in the beginning stages of pain and just starting to seek help, or maybe you have tried endless therapies and techniques and still, the pain is there. No matter where you are at in the process, CORE Physical Therapy is here to help. We believe creating a plan that is tailored to you, and providing you with one-on-one Read More

Did you set a New Year’s resolution to live a healthier life? Lose weight? Eat better? You are not alone. These resolutions are among the most commonly set, but also the most frequently failed. The first few months of the year are the easiest, but are you still succeeding? It has been said that nearly 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail in the first couple of months. Now that the first few months are over, it is time to persevere and keep on track. If you have given up or thought of giving Read More