Iowa Specialty Orthopedics

12/22/2025

12/17/2025

Are your feet telling you it’s time to take a break?👣

Don’t ignore that pain, our ISH Dish podcast is here to help! Join Chrysten Dohrmann, ARNP, as she talks about common causes of foot and ankle pain, how to treat issues like plantar fasciitis, and the simple steps you can take to stay active and comfortable all season long.

🎙️ From stretches to shoes, get the inside scoop from one of our podiatry experts! https://bit.ly/3HdMbsD

12/09/2025

Should you hit the treadmill or the weights first?

The best workout order depends on what you want to achieve.
💪 Build strength → Weights first
🏃 Improve endurance → Cardio first
🔥 Fat loss → Weights then cardio

What matters most is staying consistent and moving safely! Learn more in our latest blog: https://bit.ly/48HZRd3

12/09/2025

📢 Due to the projected weather for the state of Iowa tonight through tomorrow, many of our clinics will be opening at 10:00am tomorrow, Wednesday, December 10th. Those clinics include:

🔹ISH Belmond
🔹Gabrielson Clinic - Boone
🔹ISH Clarion
🔹Gabrielson Clinic - Clarion
🔹Gabrielson Clinic - Clear Lake
🔹ISH Fort Dodge
🔹ISH Garner
🔹ISH Hampton
🔹ISH Rockwell
🔹ISH Webster City
🔹Gabrielson Clinic - Webster City

Our Iowa Specialty Pharmacy will also be opening at 10:00am.

Regarding our Iowa Weight Loss Clinics:
🔹Ames Clinic will be switching all morning appointments to Telehealth. As of now, there will not be any changes for the afternoon appointments in Ames.
🔹Des Moines Clinic will remain open tomorrow.

Check back here for any updates, and please stay safe! ❄️

12/02/2025

Check out our Fort Dodge clinic remodel!🏥✨

A huge thank-you to Woodruff Construction for their outstanding communication, on-time delivery, and creative problem-solving throughout the entire project. Their dedication helped us create a more welcoming and efficient space for our patients and team.

Stop by and see the transformation! We’re proud to keep building better care for our community!💙

12/01/2025

THANK YOU for voting for us in this year's Fort Dodge Messenger Readers' Choice Awards! ✨
We're proud to announce that our Fort Dodge Clinic was voted as a winner in the following categories:
🏆Best Podiatry
🏆Best Place to Work
🏆Best Physician - Dr. Emile Li

⭐️Our Clarion Clinic received a 3rd place award as well!

We appreciate your support, and we're honored to be recognized!
Thank you!

11/27/2025

Wishing you and your family all the best this holiday season!
We're thankful for the continued opportunity to care for our patients.
From our Iowa Specialty Orthopedics family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!

11/26/2025

Say hello to Chrysten Dohrmann, ARNP!👩‍⚕️

Chrysten joined us in July 2025, bringing her expertise in foot care and general podiatry to patients across Iowa. You’ll find her caring for patients at our Clarion Clinic and Garner Clinic, making it easier than ever to access exceptional podiatry care close to home.

When she’s not in the clinic, Chrysten loves spending time with family👨‍👩‍👧‍👦, heading to the races🏁, and diving into a good book.📚

Learn more about Chrysten here: https://bit.ly/3IpJ0mc

11/20/2025

Give your body the boost it deserves with PRP therapy!💉

PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) therapy is a natural, non-surgical treatment that uses your own blood to speed healing, reduce pain, and improve mobility. Our PRP injections offer a safe, non-surgical option for conditions like:

✔️ Tendonitis
✔️ Sprains or tears
✔️ Joint Pain
✔️ Plantar fasciitis
✔️ And much more

📍 Available at our Fort Dodge Clinic
Learn more if PRP therapy is right for you: https://bit.ly/3uJukHH

11/20/2025

Today is National Rural Health Day! 🏥🚜🚑

Every November, the third Thursday is set aside to celebrate National Rural Health Day (NRHD). NRHD is an opportunity to “Celebrate the Power of Rural” by honoring the selfless, community-minded, and determined spirit that prevails in rural America.

Rural communities are wonderful places to live and work, which is why nearly 61 million people call them home! Our small towns, farming communities, and frontier areas where our hospitals and clinics are located are places where neighbors know each other, listen to each other, respect each other, and work together to benefit the greater good.

Here at Iowa Specialty Orthopedics, we're "Proud To Be Rural!"

11/17/2025

Move smart and stay strong this winter!💪

Cold weather can make your muscles feel tight and sluggish, but the right kind of stretching changes everything.

👉 Dynamic stretching before exercise warms up your muscles and gets blood flowing.
👉 Static stretching after exercise helps you cool down, recover, and stay flexible.

Lower your risk of injury all season long with these tips! Read now: https://bit.ly/4peEqqH

11/14/2025

Pain-free feels even better during the holidays!🧡

From festive gatherings to chilly runs, your joints deserve to keep up with every moment that matters. If you experience joint pain, stiffness, or limited mobility, choose our expert orthopedic team to help you move freely and feel your best.

Move better, feel better, and enjoy the season your way! Schedule your appointment today: https://bit.ly/3xmmkrk