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
They came, they ran, they got treated Read More
For runners and cyclists, knee pain is the most prevalent injury, but lower back pain is the most common reason they seek medical help. Fifty percent of cyclists and 10 percent of runners experience lower back pain and the causes
Identify the cause to eliminate lower back pain Read More
Stroke is the number one cause of adult disability and the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. Despite its prevalence, many misconceptions remain about stroke. These common myths have been perpetuated for far too long and it’s
Setting the story straight about stroke Read More
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
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.
Tracy Porter, M.S.P.T.’97 Read More
Urinary incontinence is an inconvenient – and sometimes embarrassing – condition common among older adults. Nobody is born with bladder control; it’s something we learn as a child. If you lose control of your bladder, you can retrain it with
Six strategies to alleviate incontinence Read More
The National Association for Continence estimates that 25 million American adults suffer from incontinence. Many seniors accept it as a part of growing old, but urinary incontinence is not normal and can be cured. Urinary incontinence comes in two forms:
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Dr. Scott became board-certified as a neurologic certified specialist (NSC) in 2014. She continues to be a certified brain injury specialist (CBIS), a certified stroke rehabilitation specialist (CSRS), and certified in the neuro-developmental treatment approach (c/NDT).
Cheryl L. Scott, D.P.T.’07 Read More
Dr. Glad Peterson welcomed the birth of her son, William Alexander, on October 2, 2014. Big brother James also welcomed the addition.
Kristina A. Glad Peterson, D.P.T.’06 Read More