John Christiansen, M.S.P.T.’90, OCS, ATC, is owner of the ARC Physical Therapy Clinics in Westmont and Orland Park, IL. He is a licensed physical therapist and athletic trainer in Illinois and a clinical specialist in orthopedic physical therapy certified by […]
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After John Schantzen, D.O.’14, and his wife, Amy Schantzen, D.O.’14, completed the Via Christi family medicine residency in Wichita, KS, they joined the medical staff of Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona, IA, a rural part of the state. There,
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When it comes to describing DMU’s renovated and sun-filled Physical Therapy Clinic on eighth floor of the DMU Clinic, patients say it best. “We have received great comments from patients regarding the state-of-the-art facility and the healing environment that it
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Jaclyn “Jackie” Bormann, D.P.T.’07, was featured in the Clayton County (IA) Register on Jan. 8, 2019, for recently participating in a weeklong medical service trip in Guatemala, one of the poorest countries in Latin America. The trip was sponsored by
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During the fall of 2017, DMU began a multi-phase program of renovations across campus. Competitive reviews of bidding organizations resulted in the selection of a joint project team of InVision Architecture and Graham Construction for the work. That December, the
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Do the holidays have you so stressed that you’re experiencing pain? If so, Asher Bogdanove, D.P.T.’19, and Kari Smith, P.T., D.P.T., BCB-PMD, manager of the DMU Physical Therapy Clinic, share some news you may be able to use. Read on
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Erin Hoversten-Majewski, D.P.T.’12, M.H.A.’13, took a position as director of rehabilitative services at Bethany Life, a facility in Story City, IA, that offers a variety of care options for older adults including assisted living, independent living and long-term care. Previously,
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On Tuesday, Nov. 13, Des Moines University Continuing Medical Education hosted the Iowa Physical Therapy Association Southwest District meeting in collaboration with the DMU Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. DMU physical therapy students shared evidence-based research poster and oral presentations
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Every nine minutes, someone is diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. This chronic, progressive type of movement disorder affects an estimated one million Americans and more than 10 million people worldwide. It can affect a person’s ability to perform common, daily activities. There
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Among Des Moines University’s 40-plus student clubs and organizations, there’s one that offers something for everyone: the DMU Health Leaders. Open to students in all eight DMU degree programs, the Health Leaders Club offers opportunities to network with and learn
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