Practice News

QC Pickleballer Aces Shoulder Surgery and Rehab

For retirees like Quad City Pickleball Club (QCPC) instructor Stephen Ebner, 73, pickleball a welcome part of his active retirement, even after a shoulder injury temporarily sidelined him. Read More

PT Peak Performance: Preventing Pickleball Injuries

Prevent Pickleball Injuries: Meet ORA physical therapist, Blake Ryan, a Northern Illinois and Indiana State graduate, who enjoys hiking, biking and golf. Blake has a passion for his profession and treats many pickleball players! Read More

PT Peak Performance: Build Strength and Prevent Throwing Injuries

Blog 2: Welcome to PT Peak Performance, a team blog of ORA physical and occupational therapists dedicated to our patients and friends who want to keep their life in forward motion. Meet ORA PT, Jake Tegeler, who shares his life passion for baseball and physical therapy. Read More

A Park with a Historical View

Let's Move Quad Cities: Explore Lowden State Park with Teri and her favorite pup, Kaia! Read More

PT Peak Performance: ORA Throwing Program Keeps Players in the Game

Welcome to PT Peak Performance, a team blog of ORA physical and occupational therapists dedicated to our patients and friends who want to keep their life in forward motion. Meet ORA PT, Jake Tegeler, who shares his life passion for baseball and physical therapy. Read More

Successful Hand Surgery Makes Holding Sammy Possible

With two pups, along with her physically demanding work as an Occupational Therapist, motivated Christine Lindorfer to seek the counsel of ORA Hand Surgeon, Dr. Tobias Mann. Read More

UT’s “Big O” Learns Patience for Himself and the Dream Tourney Win

Thanks to Dr. Waqas Hussain, Octavius Hickman had an amazing basketball season. As a junior, he already has his eyes set on his senior year and college basketball career. Read More

Rucking Tips from ORA Physical Therapy

Have you heard about “rucking?” It’s a great way to kick up your walk or hike into a challenging cardio and weight training zone. Read More

Fitness and Aging for Men

For winter 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

ORA Winter Happy Hour

ORA hosted a special January get-together on-site at our Bettendorf clinic! Charcuterie boards, sweet treats, and minute to win it games were enjoyed by our team. Read More

ORA’s 2025 Growth Dedicated to What Moves You

ORA was recently highlighted in the Quad-City Times as a "company to watch" for its ongoing commitment to orthopedic excellence in the Quad Cities. Read more about how ORA is Leading in Business in 2025. Read More

Fit After 50: Part 2

Part 2: 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

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

Veterans Day 2024

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