A Spring in Your Step! How to Prevent Three Common Walking and Running Injuries
Submitted by Let’s Move Quad Cities Sunny and warmer Quad City days have brought out avid walkers and runners after our long winter, but don’t let your enthusiasm result in injury. “It’s inevitable that I start seeing patients with injuries, just as soon as the days warm up,” says Dr. Jessica Ellis, sports medicine physician, […]
Fresh from the Farm and Close to Home
Submitted by Health Alliance The concept of farm-to-table eating intrigues me. I’ve noticed the term showing up in the local, independent restaurants in Iowa and Nebraska. Farm-to-table means the food comes directly from the farm to your local restaurant without first going through a store, market, or distributor. A well-loved farm-to-table restaurant in Omaha has […]
Living in Faith
Submitted by Mary Huebbe, Marketing Director, Ridgecrest Village Ridgecrest Village is a community rich in faith. I see many kinds of faith demonstrated every day at Ridgecrest. Our residents have faith that we will be honest and always be there for them. Their family members have faith that we will take care of their loved […]
Is It Time to Make a Change in Your Loved One’s Living Situation?
Submitted by Country Manor The decision to move your aging parents out of the family home is a complex one—both emotionally and practically. It requires a delicate balancing act between your parents’ safety and their emotional stake in staying put. Helping your parents make the right decision requires care and planning. Key Questions to Ask […]
Have No Fear Adult Tonsillectomies Offer Great Outcomes
Submitted by Mississippi Valley Surgery Center Dr. Douglas Dvorak, an ear, nose, and throat surgeon at ENT Professional Services, P.C. in Davenport, sees many adults at his practice who suffer from sore throats, sleep apnea, and bad breath. In many cases, an outpatient procedure called a tonsillectomy may greatly reduce or eliminate these conditions. If […]
Play Ball! How to Prevent Baseball & Softball Injuries in Young Athletes
Submitted by ORA Orthopedics This summer, thousands of Quad City area baseball and softball players will take to the fields, representing their teams, winning trophies, and, for some, dreaming of coveted college scholarships. Unfortunately, careers and college dreams can be derailed by premature injuries from throwing too hard, too much, too early, or with too […]
Which Approach Is Preferred?
Submitted by Orthopaedic Specialists Many casual competitors look to professional athletes to learn about advanced training and recovery techniques. Similarly, sports enthusiasts may also pay attention to the treatment options used by these elite players, particularly when it comes to ACL injuries. An ACL tear is one of the most common conditions to occur in […]
Illini Restorative Care Helps Car Crash Victim Recover
Submitted by Genesis Health System Lisa Sieghartner enjoys the simple things in life: baking, going to church, and spending time with her two nieces and husband, Bob. But her life was put on hold last December after a car accident that left her right leg and ankle fractured. “For the first month, I just didn’t […]
Enjoy the Outdoors
By Rhonda Hatterman, LivWell Seniors Admittedly, this past winter was not the harshest that we have seen in our area. However, it is still likely that most of us did not spend as much time outdoors during these recent winter months as we do during the rest of the year. And all of that extra […]
Fixing the Unfixable Bettendorf Crossfitter Strong after Successful Emergency Surgery
Submitted by ORA Orthopedics It was like a bomb went off in her shoulder,” describes ORA Sports Medicine Surgeon, Dr. Suleman Hussain, as he recalled the emergency surgery he performed on Bettendorf Crossfitter, Olivia Schmidt. “Her injuries were so extensive; five years ago, she would have been disabled.” Fortunately for Olivia, she’s back doing many […]