Des Moines University Physical Therapy Clinic is adding another exercise class to its growing list of offerings. With Tai Chi for Arthritis and Active Older Adult Exercise, the PT Clinic has already made a commitment to the health and wellness of […]
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Diabetes is a serious and potentially deadly disease that requires major lifestyle changes. In addition to healthy eating and exercise habits, diabetics must monitor their blood glucose, administer insulin when necessary and care for their feet. Foot problems are a
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Jayna Hoover, D.P.T.’15, hopes to eventually return to rural Kossuth County, IA, where she grew up. “The area has predominantly male physical therapists. Last winter, I began contemplating, ‘What can I bring to the area?’” She wasn’t thinking about just
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More than 20 DMU physical therapy and podiatric medical students and clinicians staffed eight tables to treat participants in the IMT Des Moines Marathon and half-marathon on Oct. 19. The students addressed runners’ post-event concerns and conducted hands-on treatment to help
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Shane McClinton, a DMU physical therapist, was one of three authors of “Predictors of Response to Physical Therapy Intervention for Plantar Heel Pain,” published in November in Foot and Ankle International.
Shane McClinton, D.P.T., M.S.P.T.’01, OCS, FAAOMPT, CSCS Read More
Mindi Feilmeier, assistant professor in the DMU College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery and young physician liaison member of the American Podiatric Medication Association (APMA), attended and presented a report during the APMA board meeting on July 23 in Honolulu.
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Drew Lewis, associate professor of osteopathic manual medicine at DMU, was among the authors of “Predictive Relationship of Osteopathic Manual Medicine Grades and COMLEX-USA Level 1 Total Scores and Osteopathic Principles and Practice Subscores” published in the Journal of the American Osteopathic
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Tracy Porter, M.S.P.T., joined the DMU faculty on Nov. 24 as assistant director of clinical education for the doctor of physical therapy program. In addition to her academic responsibilities, she provides physical therapy services in the Des Moines University Physical Therapy Clinic.
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Kevin Smith, D.P.M., Ph.D., FACFAS, associate dean for clinical affairs in the DMU College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery (CPMS); Roy Lidtke, D.P.M.’91, assistant professor in the internal medicine department’s rheumatology section at Rush University Medical Center; Noah Oliver, D.P.M.’10,
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Jose Figueroa, D.O., was honored with a fellowship by the American Osteopathic College of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for his sustained and highly recognized contributions to the organization on national, state and local levels and to the advancement of osteopathic
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