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 by Heather Pilcher, PTA, ATC I’m sure we’ve all heard the term Fibromyalgia but do you really know what it is. According to the CDC, Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes pain all over the body (also referred to as widespread pain), sleep problems, fatigue, and often emotional and mental distress. People with fibromyalgia may be more sensitive to pain… Read more

Chances are, if you are reading this article you are one of the many people who have searched the internet looking up the different causes of dizziness. At Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy, we’ve put together the below information to help our clients throughout the Des Moines area understand the systems involved with balance, how our balance system works, common balance… Read more

Because we're passionate about movement we want to show you how to move your body correctly. Check back for more videos on proper movement technique. 2/15/21 - Step Downs [embed]https://youtu.be/0OAqKDHnp6c[/embed] Step downs may seem simple on initial inspection; however, they can be deceptively challenging. The step down is a popular exercise to promote eccentric (lowering) strength in our legs. This… Read more

By Ashley Beekman, COTA, ATC Have you heard the term hippotherapy and wondered if it is therapy with hippos? While that sounds fun, “hippo” is actually the Greek word for horse. The term hippotherapy refers to how occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech-language pathology professionals use evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning in the purposeful manipulation of equine movement as a… Read more

by Allison Garmager, PT, DPT Did you know that physical therapy can be a successful alternative to surgery? Often, when we are experiencing musculoskeletal pain, we are told that we need surgery. However, physical therapy can be improve mobility, strength, and promote your body’s natural healing processes to reduce pain and restore function, allowing you to lead a more active… Read more