Physical and Occupational Therapy at Therapy Plus: Improving Your Quality of Life
Physical and occupational therapy can often be the difference between dealing with pain and limited movement and being able to live life to its fullest and feeling great! St. Luke's Therapy Plus team of experienced physical and occupational therapy experts and athletic trainers coordinate with your other healthcare providers to provide the best outcomes through orthopedic and sports therapy.
Our patients show improved function and decreased pain in two-fewer visits compared to national benchmarks.
Therapy Plus helps patients with pain due to:
- Normal aging and overuse of joints and muscles
- Surgery, illness or chronic conditions
- Sports injuries, as well as personal and work-related injuries
Our goals are to:
- Minimize or completely relieve pain
- Increase strength, function and flexibility
- Help athletes reach their peak performance
We create a customized care plan that may include:
- Innovative therapies and technology
- Strengthening and stretching
- State-of-the-art pain management techniques
Our team treats a wide range of common injuries and conditions, including:
- Back and neck pain
- Hip, knee, foot and ankle pain
- Tendonitis
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Urinary incontinence
- Lymphedema
MedBridge At-Home Therapy Platform
Therapy Plus utilizes an online platform called MedBridge for at-home patient exercises. Therapists design a
customized exercise program for each patient's unique needs and condition. Then, patients can login to MedBridge via mobile app or computer to access their exercise program, or instructions can be printed. The written explanations, illustrations and videos provide step-by-step guidance of the exercises prescribed during the therapy visit. The app is free to download and also offers
educational videos about various conditions.
Insurance & Appointment Information
Physical and occupational therapy is affordable and typically covered by insurance plans. Therapy Plus staff will verify insurance benefits and discuss costs before your first visit.
Appointments are available at four locations in Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha and Marion. Ask your provider for a referral or call (319) 369-8107 to learn more.
PODCAST EPISODE: Back Pain (Carol Schueller, PT, DPT)
Carol Schueller, PT, DPT, manager of St. Luke's Therapy Plus, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss a common ailment - back pain. She also talks about services offered at Therapy Plus and its upcoming 25th anniversary celebration.
PODCAST EPISODE: Dry Needling (Nick Warneke, PT, DPT, CMTPT)
Nick Warneke, PT, DPT, CMTPT, senior physical therapist at St. Luke's Therapy Plus, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss dry needling. What it is, what's the process, what are the benefits and more!
PODCAST EPISODE: Sports Injuries and Treatment (Kris Sehr, PT, ATC)
Kris Sehr, sr. physical therapist at St. Luke's Therapy Plus, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss common sports injuries and treatment, overtraining, recovery process and return to play, concussions and much more.