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Effect of Rocker-Soled Shoes on Parameters of Knee Joint Load in Knee Osteoarthritis

Why you should pay attention to this:   Rocker-soled shoes are a relatively recent fad among patients with chronic lower extremity […]

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Inspiratory Muscle Training Affects Proprioceptive Use and Low Back Pain

Why you should pay attention to this:  This study looked at the ability of inspiratory muscle training to help restore […]

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Concurrent Inspiratory Muscle and Cardiovascular Training Differentially Improves Both Perceptions of Effort and 5000 m Running Performance Compared with Cardiovascular Training Alone

Why you should pay attention to this:  There are many studies suggesting that adding inspiratory training to a standard exercise […]

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Effect of Active Versus Passive Recovery on Performance During Intrameet Swimming Competition

Effect of Active Versus Passive Recovery on Performance During Intrameet Swimming Competition Why you should pay attention to this:  Sometimes […]

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Tenex Jumper’s Knee – Patellar tendonitis; Des Moines Jumper’s Knee Doctor

Jumper’s knee is one of the most common types of tendon injury. Is your knee pain interfering with your work, […]

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Exercise Stress Testing

Fitness (VO2MAX) Testing What is VO2 MAX? VO2MAX (peak oxygen consumption) is the term that is used to describe the […]

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Orthotics and Golf

What are orthotics? Orthotics are inserts that go into the shoes to provide additional support for the bony and soft […]

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Youth Sports Medical Kit Supply List

The below list will put you in a better place when things go wrong at your youth’s sporting event. Be […]

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Pre-Concussion Baseline Testing

  Computer-Based “Pre-Concussion” Testing How to sign-up: 1.   Call Stadia: 515-221-1102 2.   Let us know: Patient’s name, date of birth, […]

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Front Knee Pain

What causes the pain in “Anterior Knee Pain”? Patellofemoral joint pain occurs when the patella, which is triangular on the […]

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