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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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Anterior Knee Pain – the most common cause of knee pain without injury

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

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PRP: Harnessing the body’s own healing process

Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections (PRP): What is PRP? Platelet Rich Plasma, PRP, has become a popular option for athletes or other […]

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Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis Treatment @ Des Moines Back Pain Doctor

What is spondylolysis? Spondylolysis is an injury that occurs in the lower (Lumbar) vertebrae of the spine, usually in people […]

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Elbow Pain and Golf: Don’t let your golf season end this way.

My elbow hurts when I swing a club with any force at all.  Why is that? Although only a medical […]

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Back Pain and Golf

My back often bothers me once I start swinging a club regularly.  What can I do about this? That depends […]

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Ankle Sprain

What is injured when I sprain my ankle? An ankle sprain is an injury to the soft tissue structures around […]

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