May 2019

Growing Pains: Henry Co. ‘tween faces painful condition

12-year-old Devyn Davis was growing fast, and certain parts of her weren't keeping up. Read More

Bike School Part 1: Cycling for Life

In the first segment of our Bike School series, ORA's Dr. Andrew Bries and Physical Therapist Anna Perry share their reasons why cycling is great for fitness, rehab after surgery, or at any age when impact sports are not an option. Read More

Bike School Part 2: Choosing and Fitting the Right Bike

In the second part of our Bike School series, Physical Therapist Anna Perry visits a local bike shop to demonstrate how to evaluate and select the best bike for you. Read More

Bike School Part 3: Road Safety and Path Etiquette

In segment three of the Bike School series from ORA Orthopedics and Physical Therapy, avid cyclists, Dr. Andrew Bries and Anna Perry share some tips on bike handling and rules to stay on safe while on bike paths or on the streets. Read More

Bike School Part 4: Ride-along Alternatives for Kids

Make sure your family enjoys a healthy, happy and safe bike experience by using the best ride-along options. ORA's Dr. Andrew Bries and Physical Therapist Anna Perry walk you through the details. Read More

QC Pickleball Player and ORA a ‘Good Match’ for Total Ankle Replacement

Pickleball is a little bit ping-pong, a little bit tennis, and a whole lot of finesse, strategy, and quickness on your feet. But eventually playing pickleball and golf took its toll on James Van De Casteele, so he turned to ORA's Dr. Michael Peyvich for a total ankle replacement. Read More

Meet ORA’s Mother’s Day super moms

In honor of all Quad City moms, here's a story about some of the super moms who serve our patients at ORA Orthopedics and how they juggle career and family life! Read More

Let’s Move QC on WQAD: Overcoming more than growing pains

Meet Devyn, a twelve year-old with a passion for sports and a remarkable story about overcoming Sever's Disease thanks to ORA Orthopedic's Dr. Mark Stewart. Read More