Written by Kim Blackwell, PT Progressive Rehabilitation Associates, Coralwest After bringing your new bundle of joy home, you have plenty of things to keep you busy- night time feedings, diaper changes, baths, and of course, cuddling and getting to know your baby. During this exciting, but often stressful time, remember to take time for your…
DetailsWritten By: Andy Gallo, PT – Staff PT at Coralwest, and Amanda Brandt- Student Physical Therapist When these spring months begin to sprout so will your yards and gardens. As we are getting over the winter weather, I know all you avid gardeners and lawn working lovers will be getting your hands in the dirt.…
DetailsIf only I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard someone say, “Oh, I could never do yoga—I’m not flexible enough!” There is a common misperception, promulgated heavily of late thanks to Instagram and the invention of the selfie, that a prerequisite for so-called “doing yoga” is to have recently completed a national tour…
DetailsWritten by Scott Thoma, Partner, Clinic Manager, Tipton PRA PRA has had it’s roots in the community of Tipton going back to 1991 when we opened an office in a portion of a small brick building on the west side of town. As time went on, there was a need for additional staff and with…
DetailsWritten by: Travis Bielefeld, Managing Partner Wind burned face, runny nose, and numb fingers and toes are a few of the sensations I have while running outside in this mid-winter weather. Oh yeah and trying to beat the early night sky, just another thought that runs through my mind. To my fellow outdoor runners —…
DetailsWritten By Travis Bielefeld, PT; Owner, Clinical Manager Co-Authored: Amanda Brandt SPT ; Des Moines University Is winter over yet? Although we hope the worst of winter is behind us and the Groundhog was correct when he called for early spring, we do still live in Iowa and potentially have a ways to go with snow…
DetailsWritten by: Matt Ehler – Managing Partner – Steindler Physical Therapy Cracking and grinding. Giving way. Pain. These are common complaints of people with knee pain. Afraid of falling. Can’t sleep at night. Unable to enjoy normal activities. These are some reasons why people decide to have a knee replacement. As a physical therapist, I…
DetailsWritten by Scott Thoma – Manager Partner – Athletic Training Outreach Coordinator. Last week news came out about the cause of death of former Iowa Hawkeye and New York Giants football player Tyler Sash. You can read a great article written in the New York Times here: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/27/sports/football/former-giants-safety-tyler-sash-found-to-have-cte.html?_r=0 Being an Iowa Football season ticket holder…
DetailsWritten by Scott M. Thoma, P.T. – Partner, Clinic Manager Tipton and Mercy Medical Plaza 2015 has brought significant change to Progressive Rehabilitation Associates, (PRA). On January 1st we said good-bye to founding members Drew Bossen and Vince Eldridge and said hello to new partners Matt Ehler, Adam Calonder, Travis Bielefeld, and myself; joining Joe…
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