Practice News

New Year. An Old Favorite: Hiking on Four Paws at Blackhawk State Historic Site

Tag along with Teri and Kaia to check out three hiking spots located in the Quad Cities metro area in the New Year. Read More

Fit after 50

Part 1: For New Year’s inspiration, a team of ORA PTs share their wisdom and expertise for friends and patients of ORA who want to jumpstart health goals in 2025. Read More

Preparing for the Slopes

Dr. J.C. Clark, ORA Orthopedics, is ready to hit the slopes. He shares his favorite exercises that will prepare you for skiing and snowboarding this winter. Read More

In honor of Veterans Day, get to know ORA MRI Technologist and Veteran, Shauna Clark. Shauna shares her military background and how his time in the Army led her to ORA Orthopedics, where she has worked for the last seven years. Read More

Robotic-Assisted Hip Replacement

Thanks to ORA Total Joint Surgeon, Dr. Steven Boardman, Janell is back to enjoying retirement after a robotic-assisted hip surgery in Muscatine, IL. Read More

Street Cred: A PT’s Marathon Journey: Completed!

Part 4 | ORA Physical Therapist, Keeley Knobloch, wraps up her lessons learned on her Chicago Marathon journey she completed. Read More

Apple Picking and Nutrition

LMQC Nutritionist Blogger, Jeni Tackett, shares her love of apples and discusses their nutritional value. Read More

QC Golfer is back into the Swing – Thanks to ORA’s Specialized Golf PT Program

Gary Hamer lifelong love of golf led him to ORA Physical Therapy's Golf Program. 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

A QCA Trifecta of Parks for Fall Hiking

Tag along with Teri and Kaia to check out three hiking spots located in the Quad Cities metro area. Read More

Street Cred: A PT’s Marathon Journey 2

Part 2 | ORA Physical Therapist, Keeley Knobloch, takes readers along on her training for her first marathon, the Chicago Marathon. Read More

Four Ways to Stay in the Game and Prevent Sports Injuries

Read Dr. Waqas Hussain's four strategies to prevent injuries instead of sidelining your career. Read More

Healthy School Lunch Tips

Here are some helpful tips to feed smart and strong kids this school year! Read More

No Rest for Retired Davenporter Thanks to ORA Total Knee Replacement

Debilitating knee pain kept Amy from pursuing her hobbies. Thanks to Dr. Hussain, a Total Knee Replacement has her back to enjoying life without pain. Read More

Street Cred: A PT’s Marathon Journey 1

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

Be an “Unracer”: RAGBRAI Memories and Grant Petersen’s Just Ride

With RAGRAI 2024 underway, Quad Cities' cyclist, Gabe Lareau, recounts his personal experiences in last year's race and shares his thoughts on the practical biking guide "Just Ride" by Grant Petersen. Read More

Bettendorf Groundbreaking Ceremony

On Tuesday, July 23, ORA held a groundbreaking ceremony for our new Bettendorf orthopedic campus opening in the spring of 2026. Read More

QC Olympic Sports Physician Cheers Summer Athletes with Excitement for Winter Games

Dr. Thomas VonGillern is already looking forward to a possible dream trip to the 2026 Winter Games in Turin (Torino), Italy, as a team doctor for the US Olympic Ski Team. 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

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

Celebrate Summer: Get Lost at Scott County’s New Lost Grove Lake

Summer is almost here! Get lost at Scott County's New Lost Grove Lake with Teri Stickler and her Samoyed, Kaia. 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

My QC Rediscovery Ride Brings Me Back to the Future

Moline Cycling Blogger Gabe Lareau revisits his hometown in celebration of National Bike Month in a series of blogs for ORA Orthopedics. Read More

Bookin’ it to Iowa City’s Bike Library

To celebrate National Bike Month, Quad City bike lover, bike advocate and recent college graduate, Gabriel Lareau, 22, has returned home to Moline for the summer to share his passion for cycling before joining the Peace Corps. Read More

Camanche Pilot Cleared for Takeoff by His Ground Crew at ORA Orthopedics

Thanks to a knee replacement and physical therapy at ORA, Camanche pilot and retired Clinton County Sheriff’s Deputy, Tom Paarmann, is ready to take to the sky once again. Read More

2024 St. Ambrose University Graduate Overcomes Hurdles And Gets Back on Track

Maxwell Stoos, St. Ambrose University (SAU) senior and heptathlete, is dominating his 2024 track and field season with the help of ORA Physical Therapy. Read More

Reduce Sugar in Your Diet

LMQC Nutrition Blogger, Jeni Tackett, shares how you reduce your sugar intake this season by following a few simple tips. 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

Five ways to avoid concession stands and fast food traps

LMQC Nutrition Blogger, Jeni Tackett, shares how you can avoid unhealthy options at the concession stand this season by following a few simple tips. Read More

NEW ORTHOPEDIC CAMPUS

ORA Orthopedics announces $50 Million orthopedic campus adjacent to TBK Bettendorf Sports Complex. 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

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

Rowing with Dr. Hussain

Want to build strength and endurance in one workout and one machine? ORA Orthopedics’ Sports Medicine Surgeon, Dr. Waqas Hussain, says try rowing. Read More

Smart ways to recharge this Season

Are you still working hard towards your 2024 fitness goals? Don't give up! Let's Move Quad Cities Nutritionist Blogger, Jeni Tackett, suggests a few helpful ways to keep your body and mind healthy and nourished this season. Read More

Amy is Back on Track Thanks to ORA

Now that she’s back in her tennis shoes, Amy is on the move! Learn more about her minimally invasive bunion correction now. Read More

ORA Casino Night

ORA was so excited to celebrate with our exceptional employees at the Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center for our annual holiday party. Read More

Your Relationship with Diet and Exercise

This Valentine's Day, Alan Sivell, discusses relationships. More specifically: his relationship with diet and exercise. 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

Wake up and Work out: Is Caffeine Good for You?

Reassessing your caffeine intake may help improve your sleep, reduce your anxiety, and leave you feeling calmer for 2024. Read More

Out of the Deep End

John attests that the tough love, encouragement, persistence and expertise came from what became his team of ORA Physical Therapy professionals who got him walking again. Read More

Torn Bicep Tendon No Match for QC Weightlifter

Moline weightlifter, Ryan Gleason, says a bicep curl led to a ruptured tendon, but he’s back on track for a new year. Read More

ORA Physical Therapy: 2025 New Years Resolutions

If you are unsure about how to make or stick to a physical therapy resolution, check out these tips from ORA Physical Therapy to help set your PT goals in motion. Read More

New Year’s Resolutions and Common Sport Injuries

If you want to maintain your fitness goals and support your joints this year, here are a few tips to make 2025 a healthy year to remember. 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

Happy “Knee” Year!

After years of debilitating knee pain, Sally's holiday season is merry and bright once again thanks to ORA Total Joint Surgeon, Dr. Peter Rink. Read More

Even Santa Has Back Pain

Even Santa Claus has back pain! Here are ORA's top five tips for old St. Nick to keep his spine healthy this holiday season. Read More

QC Crafter Brings Joy to the Season

Meet a Bettendorf crafter who is making the spirits bright after a successful hand surgery from Dr. Tobias Mann. Read More

Holiday Ladder Safety

Thinking about climbing that ladder this fall to put up your lights on your house? Watch your step! Read More

2023 ORA CONFERENCE FOR PRIMARY CARE

ORA was thrilled to host our 11th Annual Orthopedic Conference for Primary Care at the Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center this October. Read More