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Back Pain Relief Without Surgery: ORA Orthopedics Opens New Pain Center of Excellence

Chronic back pain is a burden that millions of Americans live with every day. Just ask Quad City attorney and black belt, Hector Lareau. Read More

Fixing the Unfixable: Bettendorf Crossfitter Strong after Shoulder, Biceps Surgery

Expert emergency surgery saved Olivia Schmidt's shoulder following injuries that looked like "a bomb had gone off in it." Read More

QC Team Docs on Sports-Related Concussions

Twelve ORA docs help keep Quad City athletes safe on field and court ... and concussions are at the top of their list of concerns. Learn more! Read More

Retired Moline Athlete, Coach Promotes Lifelong Fitness

78-year-old keeps fit by playing golf at Oakwood Country Club. His motto? "Use it or lose it!" Read More

MSK Seminar Series – 10.20

Register for ORA’s Primary Care Sports MSK Seminar Series and connect with fellow healthcare professionals from across the QC community! Join us for an in-person presentation on uncommon shoulder ailments by Sports Medicine Physician, Dr. J.C. Clark, hosted at our Bettendorf clinic on Monday, October 20. Read More

ORA PHYSICAL THERAPY: GOLF PROGRAM

ORA Physical Therapists, Nick Jagush and Jake Tegeler, are on a mission to help Quad City players overcome pain, injury, and improve strength for optimum swing mechanics. Read More

QC Referee Makes the Right Call for Two New Knees

After having both knees replaced by ORA Sports Medicine physician, Dr. Waqas Hussain, Pete Duquette returned to the field and now officiates games in five sports in Iowa and Illinois! Read More

Street Cred: A PT’s Marathon Journey 3

Part 3 | ORA Physical Therapist, Keeley Knobloch, takes readers along on her training for her first marathon, the Chicago Marathon. Read More

Minimally Invasive Back Surgery Keeps a QC Warrior on Active Duty

Five military combat tours to Iraq and Afghanistan have yet to keep Quad City serviceman, Andrew Gregory, 31, Davenport, from staying strong, thanks in part to two spine surgeries at ORA Orthopedics. “I have made the military my career and a couple of herniated discs were not going to keep me from serving my country,” vows Andrew. Read More

QC Professor’s New Knees to Take a 500-Mile Spin on RAGBRAI 2015

St. Ambrose University Journalism professor and former WQAD-TV reporter Alan Sivell, 64, is putting his two new knees through the paces — fulfilling a goal to ride across Iowa in RAGBRAI, July 19-25. Read More

Dateline South Pole: Total Joint Replacement Patient Kayaks Antarctica

When Lynn Bohlmann, 60, began dreading the pain of getting in and out of her kayak, she knew the time had come to make a decision. “My knee pain was getting in the way of what I wanted to do,” the 60-year-old Davenport woman says. “I asked myself, What do I want to do with the rest of my life? Keep this pain or do something about it?” Read More

The Show Goes On! QC Actor and Musician on Stage Following Back Surgery

As the Quad City holiday season gears up for a lively selection of concerts and musicals, one local actor and musician says he’s grateful to be back on stage after suffering debilitating back pain! Read More

Assumption’s Belle of Basketball in Action after Torn ACL

Thanks to successful knee surgery, one Lady Knight is back in the game after a devastating injury. Learn more! Read More

Waltzing Through Life: 79-Year-Old Milan Woman Dances Again

Once suffering from debilitating knee and back pain, "miracle" surgeries let Kathleen Wheeler jitterbug out on the dance floor again. Learn more! Read More

Successful Knee Replacement for 80-year-old Weight Loss Champ

Davenport's Don France can walk again after 100-lb. weight loss and 2 total knee replacements ... and can even shovel snow! Read More

Prevent Fall Sports Injuries in Young QC Athletes

Sports fun, careers and college dreams can be derailed by premature sports-related injuries. How can you know the difference between muscle soreness and injury? ORA surgeons provide some helpful advice. Read More

Age and Creativity Know No Bounds: QC Artist Overcomes Arthritis to Create Again

QC artist Ralph Iaccarino says "Pain detracts from your ability to concentrate." He should know. Read his story. Read More

Still Nervous, Even with a Bike Helmet

Moline native and cyclist, Gabe Lareau, pedals through the QC sharing stories about his fellow riders before heading to the Peace Corps in 2025. Read More

ORA Employee Appreciation Celebration 2024

Check out photos from our employee appreciation celebration! Read More

Retiree Gets “Back To Work” After Total Shoulder Replacement

“I’m a hands-on kind of guy,” declares 60 year-old Daniel Allison, Eldridge, IA, who vowed that excruciating shoulder pain would not rule his life or keep him from fixing things, renovating houses, or working with his hands in general. Read More

On a Mission to Move: Total Joint and Spine Patient is Fit and Fabulous at 70

Whoever said retirement means slowing down hasn’t met 70-year old Helen Akers of Geneseo. “If I’m not working out at the gym, then I’m on the move, driving to one sporting event after another to cheer on my 10 grandchildren,” she says. “I just love going to their games, so we put a lot of miles in and around the Quad Cities.” Read More

Joint Replacement Leads to Quad Citian’s Weight Loss

Losing 100 pounds is a resolution Vicki Nelson of Davenport, vowed to keep after two hip replacement surgeries relieved the arthritic pain and got her moving again. Read More

Rocky Soccer Player Kickin’ It After Scoliosis Surgery

Fifteen-year old Morgan Martin, a Rock Island High School sophomore, is looking forward for the chance to play on the Rocks’ JV soccer team this spring. She is gaining strength and standing strong after nearly 5 years of treatment for a deformed spine. Read More

Assumption and Hawkeye Starter Credits ORA Sports Medicine for a Shot at the NFL

Assumption HS alum and former Hawkeye starter, Jake Gervase, has headed west to make his pro football dreams come true as he trains with the LA Rams this month - thanks, in part to ORA's Dr. Andrew Bries, who has been part of Jake's team since high school. Read More

Young QC soccer player makes strong comeback

Night or day and no matter what the season, chances are you’ll find UT soccer player, Gabrielle Pauwels, 15, Silvis, IL, on the pitch, playing her favorite sport. Read More

All American Track Athlete Chases His Dream – In The Pool

All American Heptathlete, Cole Connell, 20, a St. Ambrose University Fighting Bee sophomore, is pursuing his dream to become a champion on the podium, despite debilitating shin injuries that threatened to derail his promising track career. Cole’s world-class dreams take world-class injury treatment, and he has found a winning team of orthopedic surgeons and physical […] Read More

Bettendorf Mom Back on Feet Thanks to Back Surgery

A herniated lumbar disk sent Hillary Karben to the ER twice before she consulted with ORA Orthopedics’ spine surgeon, Dr. Myles Luszczyk ... and found relief. Read More

New Orthopedic Campus Construction Time-Lapse

ORA is taking orthopedic care to the next level—watch it come to life! Check out months of progress unfolding in seconds with this EarthCam time-lapse of our new orthopedic campus in Bettendorf. Read More

Dry Needling at ORA

Rather than undergoing surgery for her Achilles insertional tendonitis, Renee is currently receiving dry needling treatments at ORA Physical Therapy with great results. Read More

Fit at Any Age: Bettendorf Bix Runner, Cross-Fitter Inspires with No Excuses

Despite knee surgery a few days before the Bix, 50-year-old Bob Beardsley fought his way up Brady Street Hill with the best! Read More

Happy Father’s Day from ORA!

Happy Father's Day! In celebration of the holiday this weekend, we spoke with ORA Sports Medicine Surgeon, Dr. Kevin Hodge, about the joys of parenthood, what outdoor activities his family loves the most, and his advice for first time fathers. Read More

What Moves Me: Dr. Bries

ORA Sports Medicine Physician, Dr. Andrew Bries, discusses how to build your own home gym and shares some simple exercises you can add to your regimen. Read More

Avoid Overtraining for Your Next Race

Learn more about how you can achieve your running goals and look out for symptoms of overtraining before you arrive at the starting line! Read More

ORA PT at Augustana College

Augustana students, athletes, and the surrounding Rock Island community have a great new choice for ORA PT and rehabilitation at Augustana’s PepsiCo Center. Read More

In Search of Green to Celebrate Spring

This lucky pup knows that spring is so close. The beautiful weather this March brought Teri and her Samoyed, Kaia, out to explore the beauty and fun of Camden Park in Milan, Illinois. Read More

It’s Thumbs Up for Smartphone Pain Relief

ORA Occupational Therapist, Christine Lindorfer, says she often sees Quad City area patients in pain from smartphone overuse. Read More

New Year. New Knees. New Life: Quad Citian Sheds 150 pounds after Enduring Significant Knee Pain

Quad Citian, Genevieve Steitz, lost half her body weight in combination with bilateral total knee replacement surgery that has transformed her life. Read More

Non-Surgical Knee Therapy Is a Gift For This QC Decorator

Jean Nelson’s job requires a lot of standing and climbing. Thanks to ORA Orthopedics, she’s got knees that will cooperate! Read More

Shoulder Surgery Means Bells Ring Again for QC Man

For more than three decades, Don Wood, East Moline, has practiced the art of playing his beloved handbells in churches and concerts throughout the Quad City area. Read More

QC Musician Rock and Rolls All Night and Plays Guitar Every Day

Quad Cities rock-and-roll legend, Kerry Tucker, faced down career-ending wrist pain with a little help from ORA Orthopedic's Dr. Thomas VonGillern. Read More

Quad City Carpenter Gives His ORA Hand Surgeon a Thumbs Up

Thanks to ORA Hand Surgeon, Dr. Jonathan Winston, a treehouse dream for a Bettendorf boy and his grandfather has come true. Read More

He’s Got Game: LeClaire Man Back in Action after Rotator Cuff Surgery

Bowling has been a part of Dennis Whitlock’s life for more than 40 years and an injured shoulder was not going to keep him out of the league. “I’ve bowled since I was about 17,” says Dennis, now 57. “I’m not going to stop now.” Read More

Davenport Artist Back at the Easel After Successful Hand Surgery

After teaching for 33 years, Anne Jochum, 64, Bettendorf, has found that in her retirement she can still learn new things, find beauty in the world around her, and express that wonder through her art. Read More

Kickin’ It

High achievement is the only way 17-year old Travis Krayenhagen holds himself accountable — whether it’s maintaining an A-average off the field or kicking for the Assumption Knights football team. “I love school and football, and doing my best is the only way I know how to perform,” says Travis. Read More

Fit after 50: Bettendorf Marathoner Inspires Boomers to Stay Strong

It’s a race against the clock. Quad Citians over 50 are finding that mid-life is the perfect opportunity to regain their fitness — no matter how you reach the starting line. Just ask marathoner Lori French, 53, Bettendorf, whose arthritic knee pain hasn’t slowed her down, even after 30 marathons. Read More

Foot and Ankle Forecast: Sunny with a Great Chance for Recovery

Following a basketball injury, James Zahara sought advice for his swollen ankle from Quad City Sports Medicine surgeon, Dr. Shawn Wynn. Dr. Wynn had a hunch it was more than a simple sprain. Read More

Back in the Saddle After Two New Knees

When it comes to putting on the miles, fewer do more than avid cyclist, Tom Hannah, 64, Davenport. His goal this summer, a good 75 miles a week or about 300 miles a month, biking along the scenic trails and byways of eastern Iowa and western Illinois. Thanks to two total knee replacements, he’s back in the saddle with no more pain, swelling, or limping. Read More