Physical Therapy Blog

Football player in blue jersey sits hunched with head in hand, looking exhausted or disappointed
By Kylie Williams August 10, 2026
From the National Football League, across the college landscape – and high school football in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota, the four states Rock Valley Physical Therapy provides athletic training services to high schools, respectively – America’s No. 1 sport is upon us.
Trainer assessing a person lying on a treatment table in a clinic room
By Kylie Williams August 7, 2026
“I immediately thought about Ty after I got hurt this last time, and for sure, after my surgery."
Two people standing in a Rock Valley Physical Therapy lobby, with blue walls and exercise equipment nearby
By Kylie Williams August 7, 2026
"He’s great; he listens and will always talk me through something,’’ Dierickx said of Kersten. “He knows what he is doing and is always pushing me in a good way. It helps when he tells me that nothing is wrong; it’s just that something is going to be sore along the way."
Rock Valley Physical Therapy storefront with blue sign and circular portrait inset on the left
By Kylie Williams August 7, 2026
“I have decided to return to P-town to serve those in a community where I still feel like I belong,’’ Boll said. “My heart and soul are grounded in smalltown living, where everyone knows your name. Where simple, comfortable, and picturesque meets a slower pace of life in a charming atmosphere. This is what I missed mos
Horizon Rehab joining Rock Valley Team, with two storefronts and an orange arrow between them.
By Kylie Williams August 4, 2026
We are so excited for the opportunity to work alongside Tammy, Troy and their team and honored they have entrusted us to carry their legacy forward,’’ Horsfield added. “As they considered what came next for them, including the opportunity to spend more time with their three daughters, they wanted a partner who would ca
Athlete in red drinking from a blue bottle on a sunny sports field
By Kylie Williams July 30, 2026
Understanding the importance of proper hydration plays a key role in in safety of the football-playing athlete
Two cyclists riding road bikes on a tree-lined path in bright daylight
July 30, 2026
Learn what causes common cycling pains in the knees, back, neck, hands, and feet, plus expert bike fit and physical therapy tips to ride pain-free.
Two men in a bright room, one holding a blue dumbbell in front, suggesting physical therapy or exercise
July 29, 2026
Find out if you need a referral for physical therapy, how direct access works, and how to start treatment sooner without seeing a doctor first.
Caregiver checking a seated patient’s neck with a stethoscope in a bright medical room
July 27, 2026
Learn when a torn labrum needs surgery and when physical therapy is enough, plus symptoms, recovery, and how to choose the right treatment.
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