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
You don’t have to spend much time with high-energy Maren Lenhart to understand how knowledge gained from the Urbandale, IA, dental office where she worked as a certified dental assistant drove her public health goals. “I wanted to have a
Alumna expands impact, earns national award Read More
Last fall, members of the College of Health Sciences Student Government Association (CHS SGA), motivated to benefit the community during the holiday season, kicked around the idea of getting involved with Des Moines’ Ronald McDonald House. A component of Ronald
PA, D.P.T. students work to “fleece” Ronald McDonald House 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
Although Ebola has been around since 1976, it wasn’t until 2014 that this virulent disease was declared a worldwide epidemic. For the first time in history, the death toll from a single outbreak reached into the thousands. Ebola remains a
Ebola: A public health perspective Read More
Kimberly Davis, M.P.H.’12, works on the front lines of preventing the spread of Ebola and other dangerous communicable diseases in the United States. A quarantine public health officer with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), she is engaged
Protecting public health Read More
The DMU Board of Trustees welcomed three new members in 2014 and will add two more in March. At its December 2014 meeting, the board approved the appointments of Marcia Grassman Hammers, B.H.A.’88, R.N., FAHM, CHC, and Nicki Nigro, D.P.M.’89,
New members join DMU board Read More
Scott Reifschneider, PA-C, is a physician assistant at Carolina Cardiac Surgery in Columbia, SC.
Scott Reifschneider, M.S.P.A.’14 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