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by Troy Vander Molen, CEO and Physical Therapist at Kinetic Edge The year continues to move along, and November, one of my favorite months, is already upon us. It seems that many in our society rush from Halloween to Christmas, ignoring what I consider to be one of the best and most meaningful holiday seasons. I am particularly fond of… Read more

At our clinics, we see many people who have an ankle sprain. It is a very common event that impacts both young and the old. And though it can cause substantial short-term pain, swelling, and functional difficulties, most people consider ankle injuries to be fairly inconsequential for the long-term. But, in the words of College Football Gameday’s Lee Corso, “Not so… Read more

September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month No parent wants to hear their child’s name in the same sentence as brain tumor, especially when that brain tumor turns out to be cancerous. But on September 24, 2012, that’s exactly what happened to Todd and Barb Gosselink and their four year old son, Jacob. “Jacob’s head had started to hurt in… Read more

With five clinics throughout Iowa, we have quite the healthy rival going on among our team members during Iowa vs. ISU week. Our Ames clinic particularly enjoys this week. With an ISU alumni operating the front desk and an avid Hawkeye fan as the physical therapist in Cyclone Nation, you can imagine the shenanigans that go down. Check out a little bit… Read more

by Joel Watters, Physical Therapist for Kinetic Edge in Pella What would you say if I told you I just spent five weeks in China? And don’t let me forget to mention that I went with my two year old daughter, one year old son, seven month pregnant wife, and 17 college students. You might be surprised that I’m living… Read more