Success Stories

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

Wrapped in a Season of Gratitude: Quad City Quilter Thankful for Successful ORA Elbow Therapy

In the true spirit of giving this holiday season, Edith Borgel, talented quilter and ORA PT patient, gifted a beautiful creation to her Occupational Therapist, Lindsey Gidel, following her successful elbow surgery and rehabilitation! Read More

Davenporter Stands Tall Thanks to Innovative Ankle Replacement that Prevents Amputation

Thanks to Dr. Michael Pyevich, James Barnhart is standing tall thanks to a Talus Replacement that prevented an amputation. 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

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

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

ORA Orthopedics First To Perform Endoscopic Spine Surgery Reducing Recovery Time

ORA Spine Surgeons, Dr. Mohammed Hussain and Dr. Myles Luszczyk, were the first surgeons in the State of Iowa and the Quad Cities to perform this ultra-minimally invasive surgical spine procedure at Crow Valley Surgery Center. 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

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

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

“Movin’ and Groovin’” After Total Knee Surgery

Every day is a new day to move and celebrate life for Annette, following a successful knee replacement surgery at ORA. 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

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

ORA PT: Back on the Court

College basketball season is underway and one Quad City player has his eye on the ball as well as his future thanks to ORA Physical Therapy. Read More

Dancing Through Life without Missing a Beat

Read more about how a successful surgery with Dr. Suleman Hussain got Isabelle dancing again! Read More

No More Pain and All Gain

Keion Lewis, wide receiver for St. Ambrose University, is back on the field after arthroscopic shoulder surgery. Read More

ORA Physical Therapy: It’s All In The Wrist

Thanks to ORA Orthopedics and ORA Physical Therapy, Dustin is back on the green perfecting his swing! Read More

QC Grandfather’s Journey from “Zero to a Hero”

If age 60 is the new 40, then one Milan grandfather says he feels more like “30” following successful lumbar spine surgery. Read More

Patient Success at ORA Physical Therapy

Thanks to ORA Physical Therapy, Marcia is feeling better than ever at 87 years old. Read More

Iceberg: Back in the Ring

While Deonn’s “Iceman” persona is cold as ice in the ring, two back-to-back injuries in both knees put his dreams of WWE glory on hold. Read More

The Spring is Back in Her Step

Melissa found her passion for running in adulthood. However, a relatively uncommon foot injury kept her from the sport she loves the most. Read More

Total Ankle Replacement for Le Claire Grandfather

Thanks to a successful total ankle replacement from Dr. Pyevich, Patrick Thornton can play with his grandchildren pain free! Read More

Physicians and PTs Collaborate On-Site for Patient Success

For Ben Serianz, an accident at work led to a torn labrum in his shoulder. Thanks to Dr. Dunlay and ORA PT, Ben is pain-free and back to work. Read More

Heavy Lifting Acrobatic Sports Share Common Injuries

Dr. Suleman Hussain shares how cheerleading, dancing, and gymnastics exhibit difficult skills and intense training. 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

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

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

New Year, No Back Pain

Ted Scully of Port Byron, IL, has returned to enjoying life non-stop, after radio-frequency ablation. Read More

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Santa’s QC Cookie Elf Baking Overtime After Shoulder Surgery

Read how frosted and buttery sugar cookies are fast and furiously coming out of Joni King’s Eldridge, IA, oven, thanks to successful shoulder surgery at ORA Orthopedics. 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

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

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

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Celebrating Veterans Day: Interview with Captain Bill “Hawk” Albracht

In honor of Veterans Day, we had the opportunity to speak with US Army Captain Bill “Hawk” Albracht, one of the most decorated veterans of the Vietnam War. Read More

A Pain-Free Halloween

Ted Scully of Port Byron, IL, has returned to enjoying life non-stop, after radio-frequency ablation enabled him to stop taking narcotics for back pain. Read More

QC Shopkeeper Stands Strong after Surgery

Today, you can find neighborhood butcher Art Bodenbender behind the meat counter at Katy's European Market in Moline, but he'll be the first to tell you he's able to stand there thanks to a total hip replacement by ORA Orthopedic's Dr. Steven Boardman. Read More