Erich Ottervanger, D.P.T.’10, and his staff plan to open a second clinic location, Pleasant Hill (IA) Physical Therapy, in April. He opened West Des Moines Physical Therapy in 2012, where he has been providing outpatient physical therapy services and growing […]
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In addition to her surgical mask and eye shield, Cheryl Scott’s form of personal protective equipment is a rock-solid commitment to her colleagues at HonorHealth Rehabilitation Hospital in Scottsdale, AZ. The 2007 graduate of DMU’s doctor of physical therapy program
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This article was co-authored by Des Moines University students Brittney England, D.P.T.’21 and Jordan Wachter, D.P.T.’21. Concussions are a hot topic in our society that affects children, athletes, and adults of all ages. Understanding the best care and treatment is
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Tatem Edwards, D.P.T.’16, joined Makovicka Physical Therapy at its Waverly, NE, clinic. She had been practicing as a physical therapist in Des Moines. She and her husband, Tony, have a two-year-old son, Dawson.
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Hailey Huey, D.P.T.’18, is a physical therapist with West Des Moines Physical Therapy, where her clinical interests include working with patients following musculoskeletal injury and pre- and post-surgery and helping athletes to recover from and prevent future injury. She has
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Sarah Abbott, D.P.T.’19, serves patients of all ages at West Des Moines Physical Therapy.
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Keegan Mulder, D.P.T.19, is a physical therapist at UnityPoint Health – Des Moines, Iowa Methodist Hospital.
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Megan Nelson, D.P.T.’09, joined Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars, IA. She brings with her 11 years of hospital experience including working in skilled care, long-term care centers, outpatient care, aquatic therapy and home health. Nelson also enjoys vestibular rehabilitation
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Sandy Hilton, D.P.T.’13, was among the experts who discussed persistent pain during COVID-19 in an episode of the Healthy, Wealthy and Smart podcast in September. A physical therapist with Entropy Physiotherapy and Wellness in Chicago, she has worked in multiple
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Some recently published research is news you can use: Older adults may enjoy increased physical function and muscle strength by taking calcium and Vitamin D supplements. The research also represents a colossal collaborative effort among researchers, staff and students at
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