During my 30-plus years as a pastoral psychotherapist, I listened to many stories. I learned to appreciate the fact that the life stories people shared with me were as important as the problem they brought for consultation, and that without the story, there was […]
The wisdom of stories told, witnessed and co-authored anew Read More
Name: Shane McClinton, D.P.T., OCS, FAAOMPT, CSCS Title: Physical Therapist/Assistant Professor Clinic: Physical Therapy Clinic Undergraduate School: Gustavus Adolphus College, Saint Peter, Minnesota Medical School: Des Moines University, Des Moines, Iowa Additional Degrees/Training: Board Certified in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (OCS)
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According to the National Eye Institute, diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in adults in the United States. The disease can lead to several eye complications, the most common being cataracts and diabetic retinopathy. Frequent changes in blood sugar
More than meets the eye: Diabetes can cause blurred vision, blindness Read More
“I know you want a history of me rather than that of the University,” said William Dyche, Ph.D., when DMU Magazine came knocking on his Ryan Hall office door, “but I find the two hard to separate.” That statement aptly
Leaving behind big shoes and a better DMU Read More
In Iowa, we wait months for the summer sun to arrive so we can bask in its rays and bring back our “healthy glow.” Contrary to popular belief, there’s nothing healthy about a tan. “All tans are bad. Any time
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It’s not even cold season, yet there’s a major cough epidemic making news. This isn’t any normal cough; it can last up to three months and lead to pneumonia, convulsions, inflammation of the brain and even death. Pertussis, commonly known
When a cough is more than just a cough Read More
Beyond the necessities for survival, is there any more fundamental human need than to connect with others through stories? They let us feel kinship, experience emotion, and understand or challenge the people and world around us. Stories let us learn, share, get angry, become motivated, understand difference and appreciate community.
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Name:Kari Smith, D.P.T., ATC Title:Clinic Manager/Assistant Professor Clinic:Physical Therapy Clinic Undergraduate School:South Dakota State University, Brookings, South Dakota Medical School:Des Moines University, Des Moines, Iowa Additional Degrees/Training:BCIA: Board Certification in Biofeedback-Pelvic Muscle DysfunctionAPTA: Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Physical TherapyNATA: Certified Athletic Trainer
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Name:Jose S. Figueroa, D.O. Title:Clinician/Assistant Professor Clinic:Osteopathic Manual Medicine Clinic Undergraduate School:Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa Medical School:University of Osteopathic Medicine and the Health Sciences, Des Moines, Iowa Internship:Des Moines General Osteopathic Hospital, Des Moines, Iowa Residency:Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Michigan
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