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5 REASONS WHY YOUR BACK HURTS WHEN YOU WALK Dr. Troy Vander Molen, PT, DPT As a lower back pain specialist who has worked with thousands of people suffering with lower back pain, it is clear that one of the most common problems people deal with when experiencing lower back pain is difficulty walking. Have you ever wondered why that… Read more

The secret sauce you need to feel better by Troy Vander Molen, PT, DPT In 1993, my wife Stephanie and I found ourselves in Willmar, Minnesota at a Christian rock concert. For about $10, we heard a handful of popular artists, like the Newsboys, perform great songs. After all these years, though, the most unforgettable experience of that night came… Read more

The concept of a sensory room is becoming more of a hot topic but still remains a new concept for many. A sensory room was a new concept for Pella native Mark Van Roekel, but it perfectly answers a calling God laid on his heart. Van Roekel felt led on two distinct occasions to start a program within children’s ministry… Read more

Shoulder Potpourri: Everything You Wanted to Know About Shoulder Problems by Dr. Troy Vander Molen, PT, DPT I’m sure you’re not surprised to hear this: Shoulder pain is a common problem. Studies suggest that 70% of us will experience shoulder pain at some point in our lifetimes. It’s no wonder, because the shoulder joint is an extremely complex system. The shoulder… Read more

by Dr. Troy Vander Molen, PT, DPT   Over the past couple of decades, your personal responsibility for health care costs has increased dramatically. Medical costs have escalated substantially over that time, and with those increases there has been a rise in high-deductible health plans and confusing cost and payment structures by insurers. The result is that many people today… Read more