Physiotherapy & Injury Rehabilitation in South Des Moines, Iowa
Getting out of pain is step one. Staying out of pain is the real goal. Dr. Sara combines ultrasound therapy, electric
stimulation, red light laser, and rehabilitation exercises to help your muscles, tendons, and joints heal faster — and to
prevent the same injury from coming back.
What We Treat With Physiotherapy
Acute Strains and Sprains Sports Injuries Work-Related
Repetitive Strain Whiplash and Post-Car-Accident Soreness Muscle Spasms Chronic Muscle Tightness Tendonitis — tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, Achilles, rotator cuff Plantar Fasciitis Knee Pain and Post-Surgical Recovery Frozen
Shoulder
What Happens at Your Physiotherapy Visit Therapeutic Ultrasound
A smooth wand glides over your skin
with gel. Sound waves go deep into tendons and muscles. You feel nothing or gentle warmth. Reduces stiffness and
speeds tissue healing. Electric Stimulation (E-Stim): Small pads on the skin send gentle pulses — a buzzing or tingling
sensation, never painful. Calms spasms, reduces swelling, releases endorphins. Red Light Laser Therapy: Painless light
that helps cells repair faster. No needles, no medication. Helps with arthritis, tendonitis, and inflammation. Rehabilitation
Exercises: Dr. Sara teaches you specific home exercises — usually 5–15 minutes a day. She shows you how to do each
one correctly before you leave.
Frequently Asked Questions About Physiotherapy
No. It feels like a gentle
buzzing or tingling. Dr. Sara sets it to your comfort level. If it is ever sharp or stinging, we turn it down.
No. You may feel mild warmth but never hot. No needles, nothing enters your body.
Acute strains often improve in 3–6 visits. Chronic conditions or post-surgery recovery take
8–15 or more visits. Dr. Sara gives you a realistic estimate upfront.
Some modalities
are covered by some plans. Medicare covers spinal adjustment but not ultrasound or e-stim. Kim will check your specific
benefits before your visit.
Ready to Try Physiotherapy?
Call (515) 244-1823 or click below to request your first appointment.
Same-week scheduling is usually available.