Fort Dodge Physical Therapy

12/02/2025

"Why did 3 of my family members have the same pain? This past weekend, I traveled to Missouri for a baby shower. One of the fun (and predictable!) parts of being a Physical Therapist is that family members often come to you with questions about their aches and pains. Usually, it’s a mix of knee, neck, and shoulder issues. But this weekend was different! I had three separate family members come up to me, at three separate times, describing the exact same pain."

What is this "The Universal Back Pain Hotspot" and how can we help? Click to read more!

-By Matt Wanderscheid, DPT

https://www.fortdodgept.com/post/the-universal-back-pain-hotspot

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from us here at Fort Dodge Physical Therapy and 21st Century Rehab.

10/31/2025

As Physical Therapy Month comes to a close, we want to say how much we appreciate all of our amazing physical therapists and all they do to make our communities and patients better! We also want to acknowledge all our wonderful employees that have helped make 21st Century Rehab a success for the last 30 years. Cheers to you, and here’s to 30+ more! ❤️💙

09/15/2025

It's officially Free Exam Week! You can still sign up if you haven't yet! Just give us a call at 515-416-8822 or click the link!
https://www.fortdodgept.com/request-free-exam

TWO weeks until Free Exam Week! Click the link to request your free exam! https://www.fortdodgept.com/request-free-exam

09/08/2025

Officially one week out from Free Exam Week! If you are experiencing aches, pains, range of motion issues, TMJ problems, sports performance issues, or other injuries, come see us!

09/02/2025

TWO weeks until Free Exam Week! Click the link to request your free exam! https://www.fortdodgept.com/request-free-exam

08/28/2025

Free Exam Week is Back! Give us a call at 515-416-8822 or click the link to sign up!
https://www.fortdodgept.com/request-free-exam

08/18/2025

🎉 Congratulations to the 2025 APTA Private Practice Award Winners! 🎉

We are thrilled to celebrate the exceptional contributions of the following leaders in our field:

🏅 Amy Snyder, PT, DPT – Dicus Award
🏅 Robbie Leonard, PT, DPT – Board Service Award
🏅 Steven Cassabaum, PT, DPT – Community Impact Award

For more information on what sets these professionals apart, check out our website: https://ppsapta.org/2025-award-winners

These remarkable individuals will accept their awards at the 2025 Annual Conference. Be sure to join us in celebrating their outstanding achievements! 👏

08/13/2025

https://www.fortdodgept.com/request-appointment

07/30/2025

If your shoulder pain gets worse at night or doesn't improve with rest, you may be dealing with rotator cuff dysfunction or impingement.

Physical therapy can help you move pain-free again, restore your strength, and improve your mobility. Click the link below to request an appointment!

https://www.fortdodgept.com/request-appointment

07/23/2025

What a great patient perspective from Zelda Farmer!

"Being a very active person (4 mile walks, mowing my lawn, gardening, etc.) I had torn a muscle needing a major surgery. Directions from surgeon "no weight on that leg for 8 weeks." At that time, I was mostly sitting using a walker for weight bearing. I started PT at 6 weeks & continued for 6-7 weeks. Without Fort Dodge PT I would not be where I am today. They have worked hard with me building my muscles up, helping me with my balance again.

Three months from surgery I'm up to walking one mile w/o cane & increasing it every week. Staff are all very kind & professional. I could not have done this without them. I'm pushing 82 years. A few restrictions yet but my next season back to lawn & gardening & bigger walks! I give each of them ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐s!"