You probably already know to make an appointment with a physical therapist when you sprain your ankle or develop tennis elbow. But what if you’ve felt a slight twinge in your knee during your daily walk or noticed that your posture has changed since you accepted a job that requires sitting for eight hours a…
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Written by Megan Batzer, M.A., CCC-SLP With the holidays upon, there is one thing on many folks’ minds: food. We see advertisements for turkey, our kindly neighbor brings us cookies, and we anxiously await Uncle Ed’s famous stuffing. Professionally, I spend my days thinking about food – but in a different way than most.…
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Written By: Mark C. Brauweiler, PT, DPT, CSCS – Clinic Manager -Tipton Location Plantar fasciitis (PF) is one of the most common causes of foot and heel pain. It involves irritation—and sometimes inflammation (swelling)—of the thick band of tissue that runs from your heel to your big toe along the inside of your foot.1 Typically,…
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Written by Brent Corum, PT, DPT. Progressive Rehabilitation Associates at Mercy Plaza. When you think about strength training, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For most, thoughts may simply include lifting weights to get big and strong. For others it may be lifting weights in an attempt to “tone up” so they…
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Runners Guide to Shin Splints: Melissa Engle, PT/DPT CoralWest and Tiffin PRA As spring approaches and the weather starts warming up so does your motivation for trying out the running trails. If your new to running or recently training for a marathon; you may begin to experience the dreaded shin splints. What are shin splints?…
DetailsWinter is coming quickly, but you don’t have to hibernate, we can help! The American Massage Therapy Association states that 1 in 5 Americans are affected by the season and time change. Do you feel extra tired, like your sleep cycle isn’t quite agreeing with you? Do you seem more depressed or emotional…
DetailsWritten By Scott Thoma – Managing Partner, Director of Athletic Training With the High School Football season in Iowa now in full swing, this is something I have heard too many times, and with all of the publicity of high profile college and professional athletes having concussions, the heightened awareness only makes identifying, and managing…
DetailsDay to day life leads to normal ups and downs; whether it’s the responsibilities of a new job, the soreness from playing in the golf tournament you didn’t stretch before, or the stress from the in-laws visiting for the weekend…life can be a headache. But does it have to be? The short answer: No. Headaches…
DetailsProgressive Rehab Associates is the employer of the inpatient – occupational therapy staff, at Mercy hospital, in Iowa City. The therapists are a dynamic group of individuals that get to work with a variety of patients. We, as therapists, get to lead groups on our acute inpatient mental health unit twice a day, with a…
DetailsHave you ever wondered about getting a massage but didn’t know if it was worth it? Massage therapy is increasing in popularity. Studies show that massage may be helpful for: Anxiety Digestive Disorders Fibromyalgia and other chronic pain disorders Headaches and migraines Insomnia related to stress Myofascial pain syndrome Soft tissue strains or injuries Sports…
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