Palmer joined Wayne County Hospital and its clinic system in Corydon, IA, as director of the rehabilitation services department. “We are very fortunate to have someone of Dr. Palmer’s skill and expertise to assume the management of our rehabilitation services department. […]
Eric G. Palmer, D.P.T.’09 Read More
The physical therapy profession has faced change beyond health care reform and evolving patient demographics. The profession’s terminal degree used to be a master’s of science; however, the vision of the American Physical Therapy Association states that by the year
DMU expands opportunities in postgraduate physical therapy studies 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
If you have the pleasure of meeting DMU osteopathic medical student Libby Abbas, you will know immediately she’s exactly what you’d want in a health care provider. Friendly, compassionate and focused on enhancing her health care skills, this California native-turned-Iowa-farm-kid
DMU seeks to serve rural health care needs Read More
Stevens completed his certification in orthopedic manual physical therapy. He is a physical therapist with NCH Healthcare in Naples, FL.
Daniel G. Stevens, M.S.P.T.’96 Read More
Pinneke and Amy McClintock were married on Oct. 11, 2013, after being together for more than 18 years. The couple resides in Durango, CO.
Cindiman I. Pinneke, D.P.T.’03 Read More
Rodriguez (formerly Droessler) was married on October 5, 2012. She is a certified assistive technology professional and a seating specialist for Mobility Medical Equipment in Addison, TX.
Christina C. Rodriguez, M.S.P.T.’03 Read More
Perkunas was married on March 10, 2012, and has a private practice, Yoga Therapy for You, in Tucson, AZ, incorporating physical therapy and yoga. She teaches yoga and other classes in California, Mexico and Arizona.
Jaimie L. Perkunas, D.P.T.’05 Read More
Smith (formerly Staehr) and her husband, Jared, welcomed a son, Landry, to their family on Feb. 13, 2013. Landry joined brothers Parker, 6, and Sterling, 3. Jill is the clinic manager of Madonna Therapy Plus in Lincoln, NE, and became
Jill M. Smith, M.S.P.T.’01 Read More
The 189 female elite runners who competed in the U.S. Olympic Team Trials for the marathon on Saturday, January 14, 2012, in Houston included DMU physical therapy student Danna Kelly – much to her surprise. That reality struck her the Friday before
Alumni spotlight: Danna K. Herrick, D.P.T.’12 Read More