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Posts by category

• Category: Arthritis Help
  • Hand Arthritis: Symptoms, Causes, and Effective Treatments
  • Cold Weather and Arthritis: Why Your Joints Hurt and How to Find Relief
• Category: Patient Stories
  • Paul’s Story
  • Chris’ Story
  • Sally’s Story
  • Larry’s Story
  • Julie’s Story
  • Debra’s Story
  • Avery’s Story
  • Zach’s Story
  • Yvonne’s Story
  • Kendsey’s Story
• Category: Sports Med
  • Common Shoulder Injuries in Athletes: Expert Insights from Dr. Justin Khoriaty
• Category: Service Information
  • Is the Direct Anterior Hip Replacement Right for You? Here’s What You Need to Know
  • What Does It Mean to Be a Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Doctor?
  • What It Means to Be a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Why Athleisure Clothing May Be Unsafe for Your MRI
  • Top 5 FAQs About Back Pain and Spine Treatment with Dr. Rosenthal
  • Bursitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
  • Should You Get a Second Opinion for Orthopedic Care?
  • Why Preoperative Instructions Matter: What to Know Before Orthopedic Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • When Should You Consider Joint Replacement Surgery?
  • Bone Densitometry (DXA) Scan at Iowa Ortho
  • Computed Tomography (CT) at Iowa Ortho
  • EMG & NCS Procedures at Iowa Ortho
  • Open MRI at Iowa Ortho
  • Regenerative Orthopedics – MACI Implants
  • Regenerative Orthopedics – PRP Therapy
• Category: Urgent Injury Clinic
  • Orthopedic Urgent Care vs. Emergency Room: When to Visit Iowa Ortho’s UIC
• Category: Good Health
  • Spring into Action: Stay Active and Injury-Free This Season
  • What Does It Really Mean to Be Double-Jointed?
  • Build Strong Bones with Nutrition and Exercise
  • Orthopedic vs. Neurosurgeon: Who Should You See for Back or Neck Pain?
  • Body Composition Analysis – A Road-Map to Better Health
• Category: Robotic Surgery
  • How the Stryker Mako Robot is Transforming Joint Replacement Surgery at Iowa Ortho
• Category: Hip Health
  • Is It Your Hip or Your Back? Understanding the Difference in Pain
• Category: Back Health
  • Orthopedic Health for the Desk Job: 5 Exercises to Relieve Back Pain
  • Scoliosis Diagnosis and Treatment: What You Need to Know
  • Understanding Your Back and Neck Pain Treatment Options at Iowa Ortho
• Category: Foot Health
  • Caring for Your Feet and Ankles: Tips for Long-Term Health
  • What to Expect from Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery
  • Restore Mobility with Total Ankle Replacement at Iowa Ortho
• Category: Knee Health
  • What to Expect After Knee Replacement Surgery: Recovery Tips from Iowa Ortho Experts
  • Understanding Arthritis: Symptoms, Types, and Treatment Options
  • How to Prepare for Knee Replacement Surgery
• Category: Bone Health
  • Osteoporosis in Women: Prevention, Awareness, and Bone Health Tips
  • Osteoporosis Awareness: Know Your Risk and Protect Your Bones
• Category: Iowa Ortho
  • What to Expect from Hip Replacement Surgery at Iowa Ortho
• Category: Elbows
• Category: Upper Extremity Health
  • Preventing and Treating Little League Elbow in Young Athletes
• Category: Hand Health
  • Why Your Hand Surgeon May Also a Plastic Surgeon
• Category: Shoulder
  • Total Shoulder Replacement: Q&A with Dr. Justin Khoriaty

Locations

• Des Moines Urgent Injury Clinic
• Newton
• Des Moines Physical Therapy
• Clive
• Des Moines
• Grimes Surgery Center
• Johnston
• Johnston Urgent Injury Clinic
• Albia
• Norwalk
• Oskaloosa
• Pella
• Perry
• Pleasant Hill
• Webster City
• West Des Moines
• Chariton
• Boone
• Ankeny Physical Therapy
• Ankeny

Providers

• Chase Morrison, DPT
• Stephanie Phillips, PTA
• Danielle Nahra, PTA
• Paige Atkins, PTA
• Kelsi Gajewski, PTA
• Ashley French, OTD, OTR/L
• Stevin Sturtz, DPT
• Kyler Mulder, DPT
• Savannah Boyle, OTD, OTR/L
• Julie Earp, DPT
• Nicole Kauppila, OTR/L, CHT
• Janet Lebsack, OT
• Jared Brostad, MPT
• Brett Speirs, DPT
• Emilie Van Kooten, DPT
• Robert Ripchinski, PA-C
• Travis Williams, PA-C
• Trevor R. Schmitz, M.D.
• Teresa Ward, ARNP
• Paige Goff, PA-C
• Robey Orewiler, PA-C
• Seth Light, PA-C
• Devin Stane, PA-C
• Ashley Neuweg, ARNP
• Eric Hedrick, PA-C
• Jenna Bremer, PA-C
• Medeja Donlagic-Yanqui, PA-C
• Melanie Choos, PA-C
• Sarah Kehoe, PA-C
• Casey Howe, PA-C
• Alyssa Homewood, PA-C
• Kraig Holtorf, PA-C
• Bailey Ellis, PA-C
• Brenna Dunsbergen, PA-C
• Jared Carter, PA-C
• Miranda Ayers-Burkgren, PA-C
• Kellie Alessio, PA-C
• Moriah Johnson, PA-C
• Timothy R. Vinyard, M.D.
• Bryan M. Trout, D.P.M.
• Kurt A. Smith, D.O.
• Scott M. Shumway, M.D.
• Brett D. Rosenthal, M.D.
• J. Wesley Rayburn, M.D.
• Benjamin S. Paulson, M.D.
• Chinedu C. Nwosa, M.D.
• Mark R. Matthes, M.D.
• Craig R. Mahoney, M.D.
• Thomas G. Klein, D.O.
• Justin D. Khoriaty, M.D.
• John T. Heineman, M.D., M.P.H.
• Ze-Hui Han, M.D.
• Blake Hale, D.P.M.
• Joseph F. Galles, M.D.
• Stephen L. Carveth, M.D.
• Benjamin R. Beecher, M.D.
• Steven A. Aviles, M.D.
• Kamaldeen T. Aderibigbe, M.D.
• Christopher B. Vincent, M.D.

Services

• Balance & Gait Training
• Work Comp Conference
• Pink Ribbon/Breast Cancer Therapy
• Work Conditioning
• Vestibular Rehab
• Return-to-Sport Rehab
• Post-Op Total Joint Rehab
• Orthotics & Splinting
• Joint Pain
• IASTM & Graston Therapy
• Hand & Elbow Therapy
• Dry Needling
• Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy
• ACL Injuries
• Workers' Comp
• Urgent Injury Clinic
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Physical Therapy
• Medical Imaging
• Sports Medicine

Specialties

• Trauma
• Spinal Stenosis
• Sciatica
• Low Back Pain
• Laminectomy
• Herniated Discs
• Degenerative Disc Disease
• Meniscus Tears
• Knee Replacement
• Viscosupplementation
• MACI Implants
• Knee Pain
• Knee Arthritis
• Shoulder Replacement
• Rotator Cuff Tear
• Trigger Finger
• Hand Pain
• Hand Arthritis
• Dupuytren's Contracture
• Carpal Tunnel
• Total Ankle Replacement
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Ingrown Toenails
• Clubfoot
• Bunions
• Ankle Arthritis
• Hip Replacement
• Hip Pain
• Hip Fracture
• Hip Dysplasia
• Hip Dislocation
• Hip Bursitis
• Hip Arthroscopy
• Hip Arthritis
• Direct Anterior Hip Replacement
• Spine
• Shoulder
• Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
• Pediatrics
• Interventional Pain Management
• Knee
• Hip
• Hand & Upper Extremity
• Foot & Ankle

Provider Types

• Physicians
• Advanced Practitioners
• Physical Therapy

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