Ames Performance Physical Therapy

We are looking for a passionate physical therapist to join us in a multidiscipline setting in Ames, IA!

We are looking for a physical therapist who shares a common interest in:
- Aiding our community in taking care of their bodies from injury to life-long movement and performance.
- Treating active people who care about improving their health and fitness.
- Connecting with patients/ clients by listening to their stories and delivering physical therapy treatment plans that are individualized and progressive.
- Providing the best care possible to help people change their lives for the better.

Qualifications:
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree and a valid state license
- High level of compassion and ability to connect with people
- Excitement about working in a private-practice setting
- A growth mindset a a clinician and as a person
- Preference for working on a team with other physical therapists and other disciplines (chiropractor, massage therapist, pilates, personal training)
- Ability to collaborate, learn with others and have fun while doing so
- Enjoyment of movement
Bonus: Experience in treating or current involvement with running, cycling or triathlon

If this sounds like you or a physical therapist you know, email Megan Burt, owner, DPT, directly at [email protected]

Huge thanks to our sponsor, Dr. Megan Burt from Ames Performance Physical Therapy! Megan is a specialist in physical therapy, running analysis, recovery services, and postpartum return-to-run programs. She even helped my dad train for his marathon last year!

For more information about their services, visit their website: https://moormanclothiers.com/

👉 As always, if you have NOT signed up for the race, head to the link in our bio to sign up! We are getting so close guys!! WE CAN HARDLY WAIT 💗

At Ames Performance PT, we believe in utilizing our local resources and health and fitness experts to help our patients achieve the results they are looking for. Whether in-house or out in our community with businesses such as , and , we know that communication and collaboration helps everyone!

Just a couple of runners using this wintry off-season ❄️ to scale back a bit on miles and focus more on quality of movement, muscle activation (hello glutes and core!) and strength training with .

Ames Performance PT is 3 weeks in to sharing a new clinic-gym space with . So fun to experience their personal training expertise with owner and personal trainer, Ryan Lovstad, first hand!

🪧We’ve moved!

You can now find Ames Performance Physical Therapy at 2721 Stange Rd, in the Somerset location of Ames.

Here, Ames Performance PT will continue to serve this community in ways we know best- through individualized and thoughtful healthcare, health and wellness education and guiding people through pain, injury and/or mobility deficits back to the active lifestyle they crave.

The best news… we will also be working in collaboration with and . Together, we have created a holistic wellness center, United Movement, where we have the capacity and combined knowledge to care for our clients through a greater range of their movement journey.

If you haven’t already, please stop in to say hello! 👋🏻

The first annual Safe in the Sun Run will take place on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Ada Hayden Heritage Park in Ames, IA.

Safe in the Sun Run is a non-profit charity run formed by Dermatologist Dr. Leslie Christenson (McFarland Clinic), Stage 4 melanoma survivor Jordan Hauck (Owner and Founder of Crown Cover UPF clothing) and melanoma survivor Megan Burt (Ames Performance Physical Therapy). The run is working to raise melanoma and skin cancer awareness and promote sun safety.

Visit the race website https://cancerbucket.org/sun-run/ to register as a runner or to make a donation. Donations will go towards research funds and grants implementing sun safety measures, as well as leading skin cancer and melanoma research efforts.

Happy Friday! Thanks to the fun and friendly staff JAX Ames Outdoor Gear for hosting and participating in our plantar fasciitis workshop. We hope you feel well-equipped to guide your customers seeking new footwear for plantar fasciitis!

Heel pain is a common complaint amongst walkers, runners and people who spend prolonged periods of time on their feet.

The most common diagnosis for heel pain is plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is characterized by pain that is worst in the morning (those first few steps out of bed!) or after prolonged periods of rest.

If you are dealing with heel pain you believe is plantar fasciitis, I invite you to join me JAX Ames Outdoor Gear THIS WEDNESDAY February 8 from 4-5pm for an interactive workshop where we will go over:

- Pain management strategies
- Exercises to address foot dysfunction patterns commonly found in people with plantar fasciitis
- Footwear recommendations

Pre-register by email [email protected] to let us know you are interested in attending!

Join me at JAX Ames Outdoor Gear this coming Wednesday!

Many folks are way too familiar with the discomfort of plantar fasciitis
This free workshop will offer insights on plantar fasciitis and how to manage the pain through exercise, footwear and other tips & tricks.

👋We have some exciting news! Home Team Physical Therapy is now Ames Performance Physical Therapy. We’re thrilled to announce a new name that highlights our commitment to our local community and our focus on going beyond pain to performance and long-term health and wellness. Please join us in celebrating this next step in providing physical therapy that’s personalized to you and check out our new website,

Ames Performance Physical Therapy | Ames, Iowa | Wellness, Fitness, Rehabilitation Want to solve your pain? Take control of your body, health, and fitness with Ames Performance Physical Therapy.

I LOVE the week after big race weekends! It's been so much fun to hear from patients about their race experiences, goals met, PRs made and discuss what we need to do going forward to keep them on track towards their next running endeavor. CONGRATULATIONS to everyone who completed the IMT Des Moines Marathon or half marathon on the 16th. Very proud of all of you!

Our $5 5K scheduled for this evening is CANCELLED due to rain. A big thank you to everyone who has participated this year to raise money for YSS. We will resume the $5 5Ks in the Spring!

We are still MOVING through October. Join me this coming Tues. October 18th @12:15 for a mobility class at Trilogy Physical Therapy.

We'll be targeting the neck, shoulders, spine and hips with guided exercise. Bring your own yoga mat if you have one.

We'll stick around afterwards to answer questions and provide individual feedback. Hope to see you there!

Physical therapy can be a great help in treating musculoskeletal problems. Dr. Nelson loves collaborating with a team of professionals to address your problems head on.

We are so grateful for the physical therapists in our lives and this month is the perfect time to show our appreciation.

How has a physical therapist impacted you?

Visit our events page for more details.
https://hometeamwr.com/events 🍁🍂🍁

Last week, I had the opportunity to meet with members of the Iowa State Running Club and learn about their upcoming hosted race event, the Cross Campus Classic 5K.

On October 15th, they will be welcoming students, families and alumni for a 5K run around campus to raise money for YSS, specifically to buy youth running shoes.

They would love to have a good turnout for their first annual race event! You can sign up or donate by using the QR codes or the links here:

Registration: https://market.stuorg.iastate.edu/1291/product
Donation: https://market.stuorg.iastate.edu/1298/product

October is Physical Therapy month!

This month, we are partnering with our friend to celebrate the American Physical Therapy Association’s “Choose to Move” campaign.

“Choose movement, choose better health, choose physical therapy.”- APTA

Tomorrow at SportsIowa Indoor Sports, Ames, IA noon-1pm. Hope to see you there!

Don't miss Home Team Physical Therapy's Hip Mobility Workshop this Thursday! $10 to join and can be paid at the time of the workshop.

"Hip tightness" is a common complaint I hear about from gym-goers and patients. Typically, when I ask people what they've tried to address hip tightness, they say "a variety of stretches". That can be a start, but there are often better ways to address hip tightness than just stretching and I can't wait to share some of that knowledge with you this month through a Hip Mobility Workshop. Offered at two different times and locations SportsIowa Indoor Sports, Ames, IA and Athletic Club of Ames. No need to RSVP, just show up!

When patients come to me with “multiple issues” it’s often helpful to take a step back and consider the body system as a whole rather than focusing on one painful area.

With guidance in movement & mobility, pain education and management and movement confidence we can set people up for pain-free success in whatever athletic endeavors they choose!

Join us for another $5 5K fun run tonight !

Bring $5 cash to participate. All proceeds benefit . More event details: https://hometeamwr.com/events/june-5ks-cp3he-ykpyl-f7rcj-knl3y-aync3-e266w-tnkls

Fall marathons are coming up (who has IMT Des Moines Marathon or half marathon on their calendar?! 🙋‍♀️) and as training mileages increase, unfortunately so do running-related injuries. Did you know that most running-related injuries are OKAY to run through with a little training plan modification and guidance on pain management? One common running-related injury I have been seeing more of in clinic these past few weeks is Iliotibial Band Syndrome. Let's manage it now so it does not interfere with you on race day! https://hometeamwr.com/blog/iliotibial-band-syndrome

Join me at JAX Ames Outdoor Gear anytime between 3 and 6pm today. I'll be doing free foot injury screens and giving individual recommendations for running/walking footwear. Hope to see you there!

Home Team Physical Therapy will be having
Free Injury Screens next week from 10am-1pm on
Wednesday, August 17th at their location in
SportsIowa!
Take advantage of this great opportunity!

Everyone deals with nagging aches and pains now and again. We have some great upcoming opportunities for free injury screens, running shoe assessments and to get your pain and injury-related questions answered!

Scroll through images below for details on where you can find us this week and next at Athletic Club of Ames, JAX Ames Outdoor Gear and SportsIowa Indoor Sports, Ames, IA. Or visit our website: https://hometeamwr.com/events

Did you know Home Team Physical Therapy offers a variety of community wellness events each month?

Mon. Aug. 8th-- $5 5K to benefit YSS
Thurs. Aug. 11th-- Back to School Free Injury Screens at Athletic Club of Ames
Mon. Aug. 15th-- Running Shoe Evaluations at JAX Ames Outdoor Gear
Wed. Aug. 17th-- Back to School Free Injury Screens at SportsIowa Indoor Sports, Ames, IA
Mon. Aug. 22nd-- $5 5K to benefit YSS
Fri. Sept. 2nd-- Yoga on the turn with Ignite Yoga

To learn more about the above opportunities, visit our website and subscribe to our newsletter at the bottom of the page: https://hometeamwr.com

Don't forget to use this $50 treatment voucher by booking an appointment with us at our SportsIowa Indoor Sports, Ames, IA location now through the end of August! https://hometeamwr.com/contact-us

We hope you are all enjoying your summer. Home Team Physical Therapy is excited to be in partnership with the SportsIowa Complex in Ames.

The primary goal at Home Team Physical Therapy is to help guide people in pain confidently back into the activities they love without limitations or restrictions. They are currently accepting new clients in their treatment space behind the front desk at the Sports Iowa Complex.

If you or someone you know would like to book an appointment with them, please use the attached voucher through the end of August.

Did you know we have two treatment locations? We are currently located within Athletic Club of Ames and are now accepting new clients at our SportsIowa Indoor Sports, Ames, IA location. Now through 8/31/22 receive $50 off your initial physical therapy visit if you mention this voucher!

We hope you are all enjoying your summer. Home Team Physical Therapy is excited to be in partnership with the SportsIowa Complex in Ames.

The primary goal at Home Team Physical Therapy is to help guide people in pain confidently back into the activities they love without limitations or restrictions. They are currently accepting new clients in their treatment space behind the front desk at the Sports Iowa Complex.

If you or someone you know would like to book an appointment with them, please use the attached voucher through the end of August.