During this uncertain, scary, and stressful time it is important to stay physically active and stick to a healthy routine. The Government currently recommends that adults get 2.5-5 hours of moderate physical activity per week, including cardio. With gyms closed […]
Staying Fit While Staying at Home Read More
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
World-renowned tai chi expert visits DMU campus Read More
Physical therapy often can help patients recover faster, more fully and with less invasive and expensive procedures from conditions ranging from arthritis and injuries to type 2 diabetes and stroke. Thanks to legislation signed July 2 by Iowa Gov. Terry
Good news for physical therapists, great news for patients Read More
Commencement is always a special occasion at a university, but 2015 is extra-special for DMU’s physical therapy program: In May it graduated its 25th class, which is also the program’s 10th class of doctors of physical therapy. Here’s the journey
Physical Therapy program celebrates 25 years Read More
As cycling season kicks into high gear, it’s important to slow down and think about bike safety. While accidents are the number one source of bicycle-related injuries, improper bike fit is a common cause of back, knee, neck, wrist and
Proper bike fit can reduce injury risk, increase performance Read More
Each May we spend a Sunday celebrating mothers, taking time to appreciate the women who brought us into this world. On Mother’s Day, moms everywhere are showered with gifts or given a break because we recognize that having children can
Physical therapy eases pelvic pain in mothers Read More
Foot pain is a common problem that can improve in a few days, bother you for months or linger for years. Plantar fasciitis is often a culprit, but excess weight, tight leg muscles, overuse, sensitive nerves or simply too much
Footwear, inserts and exercises to improve feet function Read More
A terrific team: DMU physical therapy clinicians include Libby Trausch, Sharon Johansen, Kari Smith, Shane McClinton, Traci Bush, Michelle Brown, Kathy Mercuris and Shannon Petersen, with patient services representative Fran Allen. When the city of Des Moines in 2009 switched
Physical Therapy Clinic moves patients, improves function in every stage and age Read More