Julie Wiener, D.P.T.’19
Julie Wiener, D.P.T.’19, practices at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center and also treats patients with aquatic therapy at Walnut Ridge Physical Therapy Clinic in Clive, IA.
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Announcing DMU Research Symposium winners
Their topics explored such diverse topics as the brain of the Siberian tiger, medical student coping, the energy cost of walking while thinking and the effects of osteopathic manipulative treatment on pulmonary function in adults with asthma, but these researchers
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Research Symposium experience led to international publication
Mary Beth Wims got engaged in research at DMU even before she began in the doctor of physical therapy (D.P.T.) program. During her interview as a prospective student, Cynthia Utley, D.P.T., director of clinical education for the program, told her
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Rebecca Bliss, D.P.T.’14
Rebecca Bliss, D.P.T.’14, is an assistant professor in the doctorate of physical therapy program at Wingate University, predominately teaching content in neurological rehabilitation, and serves as the co-director of the neurological residency program. Her research interests include dysfunction of the
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Natalie Theroux, D.P.T.’13
Natalie Theroux, D.P.T.’13, is a physical therapist and clinic director at 21st Century Rehab PC in Osceola, IA. She is a National Strength and Conditioning Association certified personal trainer, a certified clinical instructor and a dry needling practitioner.
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DMU selected physical therapy and sports performance partner for MidAmerican Energy RecPlex
The City of West Des Moines and Des Moines University (DMU) announced a partnership today that makes DMU Clinic Physical Therapy the exclusive provider of physical therapy and athletic training services for the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex currently under construction
Jennifer Cumming, M.S.P.T.’01, CLT, WCS
Jennifer Cumming, M.S.P.T.’01, CLT, WCS, opened Foundational Concepts, Specialty Physical Therapy in 2013 to focus on pelvic floor physical therapy. It has locations in Kansas City, MO; and Overland Park and Lawrence, KS. Previously, she was on the oncology and
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Moises Cartagena-Aponte, D.P.T.’09
Moises Cartagena-Aponte, D.P.T.’09, became the acting chancellor of the University of Puerto Rico at Humacao on Sept. 16, 2019. He had served as acting academic dean since July 24, 2019, and previously was director of the university’s physical therapy program.
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World-renowned tai chi expert visits DMU campus
Dr. Paul Lam survived a childhood of terror, starvation and culture shock, facing these and other challenges with courage and determination. Later, motivated to become a doctor so that he could help heal people, he began studying tai chi with
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Joy ride
DMU physical therapy students expand their skills and impact on patients with equestrian-assisted therapy On a rainy evening this spring, at a large equestrian center just north of Ames, IA, a volunteer leads two women on horseback in a game
