Physical Therapy in Ankeny

“I recommend Elevate to all of my friends and family whenever they have a physical concern. I am a collegiate athlete with a long injury history, specifically with my ankles. Anna has been incredible in helping strengthen those weak muscles and allow me to return to soccer competitively. She also goes above and beyond in various other concerns that I bring to her. The atmosphere here is light and fun, once you get to know the staff it’s great to joke around with them and feel at home here. They are always working to improve the area and tools that they have here to treat patients. The scheduling desk ladies are also kind and helpful, Kelly is always so sweet and willing to work with my crazy schedule! I 100% recommend checking out this clinic.“

“This is the second time I have used Athletico and I have been very pleased. Shannon was the Therapist that I worked with the most and she was excellent in assessing what I needed to do to improve my pulled muscle. She explained exactly where the injury was and selected stretching exercises to help me improve. Dawn at the front desk is very patient and helpful as well. Thanks to their help I am back to running again!“

“I feel so fortunate to have come upon a FB reel of Dr. Josh at his Stewart Sport & Spine PT office. He has changed the course of my daily movements for the better! He was able to diagnose my condition (SI Joint dysfunction) on the first visit, something no one else has done, set up a plan for us to work together for healing and given me the tools I need to correct my body and maintain it for my life forward! When you listen to Dr. Josh and put in the work, yes it is work, your body will respond and you will be rewarded! Don’t deprive yourself of a better you because you don’t put in the work! You’ve got this!!

I have struggled with tightness, discomfort, even severe pain off and mostly on for 15+ years. Many, many days it felt like a little person was inside my butt cheek with a whisk and twisting it round and round and holding tight! I couldn’t sit or stand comfortably for more than a few minutes. I declined activities I thought would aggravate those muscles. I tried what I thought was everything: chiropractors, massage therapy, physical therapy, dry needling, heat/ice, acupuncture, herbal supplements, stretching, yoga, daily walking, water therapy but nothing got rid of the pain. Sometimes it would lessen but never completely went away. I am pretty wholistic so never went the route of steroids or cortisone injections. My sleep also suffered because I was unable to find a comfortable position that allowed me to sleep thru the pain. I suffered for years in silence because nothing and no one seemed to have an answer for me. No one I had ever gone to gave my situation a name, a reason for my pain ….until Dr. Josh at Stewart Sport and Spine Physical Therapy!

My initial visit Dr. Josh did some movement testing with me and actually gave me a diagnosis. A name, SIJoint dysfunction, and why it was happening as well as how we could fix it!! Wow! It was almost surreal. Josh was very good at explaining why I was in the mess I was, what was needed to fix it, what his job would be to lead me on my path to healing as well as his expectations of ME to get myself out of pain. I say this because you need to realize YOU need to do your homework, YOU need to be consistent, YOU need to want to get yourself pain free. It will be work, it will be pretty hard work at first, but don’t give up, don’t stop your exercises, you will get stronger, you will start to feel better and just like that you will feel better than you have for years and it will be AMAZING!!

I drove 3 hours one way for 12 weeks to get my treatments, when I started I thought I would not be able to even get there because I couldn’t sit that long. I was diligent about wearing the sijoint belt I purchased from SSSPT, even while at work or just simply sitting down for a bit. I’m happy to say the last two visits I didn’t need to wear the belt for my long drive. I know it’s there if at any time I feel I need it. I’m consistent with my strengthening exercises and know for my best outcome this will be my new normal, but that’s ok! I’m so grateful for Dr Josh , his knowledge and expertise in helping me correct my SIJoint!

My sleep is improving, I can stand and sit at work pain free. I’m looking forward to a garden again because I won’t be in constant pain. I have a couple great trips planned for this year and am not worried about if I will be able to endure the flight time and walking involved. It’s a great feeling to feel better!!

Again my gratitude and Thanks to Dr. Josh! Rhiannon is a great first impression in the office as well!

LeAnn P.“

“Great staff! Very welcoming and professional...Clean and Comfortable office and equipment...Highly recommend“

“Shelby was very helpful and fun to work with. After practicing yoga for years, it became obvious that twists, side bends and other basic components of yoga poses were messing with my spinal stenosis and causing pain in my right hip and outer thigh. My pain clinic suggested aquatic therapy and I'm so glad I tried it.I had several sessions with Shelby in the warm therapy pool. Later, we took a short break so I could do the routines at my gym for a few weeks on my own. We determined after that I was ready for release.Shelby printed out my exercises and laminated them for me. I take it out to the pool at the gym and do my thing for about 45 minutes. I'm so grateful to have been Shelby's patient!Shout out to Shanna, too, for calling when I was on the waitlist...many times. She kept my organized.I'd recommend Unity Point at DMACC to anyone needing aquatic therapy!“

“just a great place to go to for P.T. Amber always greeted me and made me feel welcome and Alex was just exceptional at his job and fun to work with.“