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Forward Head Posture
Apr 22, 2024
How a Forward Head Posture Effects Your Muscles When we develop a slouched posture, it places tremendous strain on our body. Specifically, forward head posture increases the workload for many of the muscles attached...
5 Steps to Pitch Perfect: Preventing Throwing Injuries This Baseball Season
Apr 8, 2024
With the arrival of spring comes the excitement of baseball season. Whether you're a high-level player or just starting, preparing your body for the demands of throwing is essential. Here are some valuable tips...
What Does It Mean to Have a Stable Core?
Mar 25, 2024
Our core refers to the center of our body as it functions to stabilize the trunk while the armsand legs move. Its job is to spare our joints, particularly our spine, as well as transfer force awayfrom our torso....
Choose Seafood for Easter, with Hy-Vee Dietitian Ashley!
Easter is Sunday, which means Hy-Vee stores are filled with flowers, fun crafts and supplies to make colorful...
Gayle Brimeyer
March 29, 2021
Simple Exercise for Nerve Symptoms
The median nerve is one of the three major nerves of the forearm and hand. It’s very commonto see entrapment of...
Ryan Donahue
March 22, 2021
Most Common Cause of Shoulder Pain
Shoulder impingement syndrome accounts for up to 65% of all shoulder complaints. It results from repetitive...
Ryan Donahue
March 15, 2021
Understanding Repetitive Soft Tissue Injuries
The soft tissues of the body are the muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, and fascia. Soft tissue injuries are...
Ryan Donahue
March 8, 2021
Celebrate National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month, and the theme this year is “Personalize Your Plate.” Making balanced food...
Gayle Brimeyer
March 1, 2021
The Importance of Choosing the Right Shoe
Wearing the proper shoes during exercise is extremely important. When our foot hits the ground, the mechanics...
Abel Shaw
February 22, 2021
Stretching for Pec Tightness
The main muscles of the chest are called pectorals. There are two muscles that make the pectorals, pectoralis major...
Abel Shaw
February 16, 2021
Making a Difference with Jon Schultz, MPT, ECS, OCS, PRC
Tell us about yourself. I own Optimum Performance Physical Therapy in Urbandale. I work with people who are in...
Abel Shaw
February 9, 2021
Is Your Piriformis To Blame?
Most people know what sciatica is, have personally dealt with it, or know someone who has. Sciatica by itself isn’t...
Ryan Donahue
February 3, 2021
Whiplash Injuries: This Is What Happens
Research has shown that more than 80% of individuals involved in a motor vehicle accident suffer a whiplash injury...
Ryan Donahue
January 20, 2021
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