Ames Performance Physical Therapy

03/27/2026

Video production by our talented friend and photographer .
bradner has been a consistent client with us for years and knows better than anyone that progress doesn’t happen by accident.

We’re incredibly proud of Matt. His consistency, trust in the process and willingness to embrace discomfort in the pursuit of something greater continues to inspire our team and others in powerful ways.

this is what it’s all about— collaboration, commitment and helping our clients move better, feel stronger and do the things they love.

Matt, we appreciate you and the work you put in everyday.

11/12/2025

10/02/2025

Maybe not a preferred way to make friends… through rehab for post-operative ACL and arthroscopic knee surgeries 🤣.

But these two have been rehabbing in parallel and bring a strong energy and camaraderie to their physical therapy sessions!

⭐️ New this week for them: Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFR).

BFR partially restricts blood flow to a targeted muscle group, uniquely stressing and fatiguing that muscle in order to stimulate muscle hypertrophy while still using a lower weight that is appropriate for whatever phase of rehab they are in. This can be especially helpful after knee surgeries. Bring on the straight leg raises, squats and step downs for those quads! 🦵🏻

09/19/2025

Turns out our staff is actually a bunch of ninjas in training 😉

09/05/2025

There’s one in every crowd, but United Movement has spoken. 🌪️

🌪❤️💛

08/07/2025

Coworkers getting a workout in on a Wednesday.
✔️ Warm-up mobility work.
🏋🏽 Weights.
💯 Vibes.

08/06/2025

Dr. Molly Nichols has been the best addition to our Ames Performance Physical Therapy team this year 🥰. Thankful for her compassion, curiosity and dedication to helping her patients move (literally) towards their goals!

07/30/2025

Our physical therapists rode RAGBRAI with the whole United Movement team on Friday!
Cedar Falls —> Oelwein (38 miles)

Dr. Molly Nichols’ first RAGBRAI day ever! 😄

06/25/2025

We had ourselves a weekend in Duluth . Fun to represent Ames with .84 from Fitness Sports - Ames and , run coach with !

It was a tough one with a delayed race start and high humidity but we got it done 💪🏻. Congrats to all participants, especially our local ones!

06/13/2025

This month we welcomed Dr. Molly Nichols to our physical therapy team! Molly danced at the University of Iowa, where she received her undergraduate degree. She then went to Creighton University for PT school. Outside of the clinic she enjoys running, golfing, traveling, relaxing outside, and spending time with her friends and family. She is looking forward to joining the Cyclones in Ireland in August!

02/18/2025

We have a new personal trainer at United Movement, O’Rien Vance! 🏋️

O’Rien played football at Iowa State University, which helped him develop his passion for fitness and human movement. 🏈

He has experience as a cross fit coach and is a certified personal trainer. 💪🏻

In his free time he enjoys being outside and spending time with family and friends. 😎

We are thrilled to have him join our United Movement team of clinicians and trainers! 🙌🏻

Email or call to schedule a personal training consult with O’Rien. 🗓️
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📧 info@unitedmovementames.com
☎️ 515-207-0172

02/11/2025

Construction is under way! 🚧

Our front entrance to Ames Performance PT (off of Stange Rd ) is temporarily unavailable as we work on expanding our shared gym space at United Movement.

To keep things running smoothly and contain the remodeling process, please use the West side parking lot and entrance. Look for the Team Chiropractic sign on the west entry door.