Welcome to Let’s Move Quad Cities, an online news magazine dedicated to keeping you moving. The publication is updated weekly and published by ORA Orthopedics for the Quad City area community as well as the patients, family, friends and staff of ORA and its partners.
Looking for something that moves you?
Search the Quad City area’s definitive events and activities database by clicking the button below.
Have fun!
Welcome to Let’s Move Quad Cities, an online news magazine dedicated to keeping you moving. The publication is updated weekly and published by ORA Orthopedics for the Quad City area community as well as the patients, family, friends and staff of ORA and its partners.
Looking for something that moves you?
Search the Quad City area’s definitive events and activities database by clicking the button below.
Have fun!
Battle of the Bulge
A mid-winter diet pep talk from the Professor (who will be taking his own advice)
Finding himself up a couple of pounds at the end of January, LMQC blogger, Alan Sivell, escalated his own fitness battle … and now, maybe yours, too. In this pep talk, he tells readers to not let a couple of pounds derail long-term fitness, weight, and healthy living goals!
Eat Smart with Jeni
Bustin’ diet myths about carbs, fruits and gluten
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, busts the ten of the most common diet and nutrition myths to help you focus in on how to select and eat healthy foods without going crazy.
Success Stories
QC crafter brings joy to the season thanks to successful wrist surgery
Bettendorf crafter, Lydia Ogle, is decking the halls with handmade decorations following successful wrist surgery at ORA Orthopedics.
QC Outdoors
Eagle spotting before they head north
LMQC’s outdoor blogger, Teri Stickler, and her faithful companion, Kaia, head out to the historical Hennepin Canal to look for Bald Eagles before they head back home for the warmer months of the year. It turns out there’s a lot to see and do at the canal.
What Moves Me
At home for the holidays with the QC’s Dr. Winston
Meet Dr. Jonathan Winston, ORA’s newest orthopedic surgeon (although his favorite jobs are “Husband and Father.”) Dr. Winston talks about what he enjoys most during this special and magical time of year…
ORA Health Tips
Keep the spring in your step.
ORA Orthopedic’s Physician’s Assistant, Jim Earel, shows us how you can ease into running and avoid injuries this spring.
Success Stories
Nuts about Nutcrackers!
Davenport resident, Sally Hanson, is back to decorating her house, dusting off her small army of nutcrackers, and getting to work making her family’s holiday bright – thanks, in part, to her new knee from Dr. Peter Rink at ORA Orthopedics.
Get Fit
Slash your risk of a devastating disease
Millions of Americans are at risk from Diabetes – including LMQC Fitness blogger Aryn Lloyd. She shares her story about living with Type 1 Diabetes.
Battle of the Bulge
“Boy” Skates made this QC Prof into an Olympian of Sorts
Alan Sivell offers a nostalgic look back on his experience, as a child, watching the Olympics. Don’t miss this lovely reminiscence!
QC Outdoors
Presents for pooches
LMQC’s outdoor blogger, Teri Stickler, celebrates the holidays with her faithful Samoyed, Kaia, and some new friends as they check out what kind of toys Teri should be putting under the tree this season.
Eat Smart with Jeni
How to (NOT) gain 1 pound by New Year’s Day
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, helps you avoid packing on the extra pounds this holiday season by providing some healthy alternatives.
ORA Health Tips
Great winter workout – spinning spares joints and torches calories
ORA Orthopedic’s Dr. Andrew Bries spends most of his early mornings at the Scott Count Family Y’s Sunrise Spin Class. He says it’s a great way to start the day and gives four reason why he keeps on spinning.
What Moves Me
Local doctor and Air Force vet reflects on the honor and service of Veteran’s Day
Dr. Steven Boardman, ORA Orthopedics, shares the story of his military service, his love of airplanes, and the joys of practicing medicine in the Quad Cities.
Get Fit
This holiday, give the gift of fitness
This time of year, everybody has an excuse for not getting to the gym – but that doesn’t mean you can’t work out. LMQC Fitness blogger Cody Lichthardt suggests four, essential (and low-cost) fitness tools you can keep around the home or apartment to help get you in shape this winter.
What Moves Me
Service and sacrifice – QC veteran shares his journey
Meet ORA Orthopedics’ PA, Bradi Kipper in this “What Moves Me” profile and read his story about his military service (as a captain in the Illinois Army National Guard) and joys of helping patients back home.
ORA Health Tips
It’s snow time: tips to prevent back injury when you remove the white stuff
A heavy snowfall can lead to serious back and shoulder injuries for those trying to shovel it off their sidewalks and driveway, according to ORA Orthopedics’s spine surgeon, Scott Collins.
Battle of the Bulge
Beating the Workout Blahs with Perry Mason
How do you stay entertained when you’re working out? LMQC blogger, Alan Sivell, shows how he decided to multi-task during his daily workout, and thinks you ought to, too!
Success Stories
Santa’s cookie-baking elf working overtime after shoulder surgery
Joni King of Eldridge, is the queen of Christmas cookies, after successful shoulder surgery at ORA Orthopedics.
QC Outdoors
Teri and Kaia go underground. Exploring the ancient caves of Maquoketa.
Kaia, one of LMQC’s outdoor bloggers, looks like she’s had a day’s worth of hiking already when she stops at the famed “land bridge” at Maquoketa Caves State Park. Teri Stickler and Kaia share their report on what they found on the trails and in the caves at one of Iowa’s premier parks earlier this month.
Eat Smart with Jeni
Beware the holiday cheer – those sips add up!
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, shares a handy little chart that lists everyone’s favorite holiday cocktails and their respective calorie counts.
What Moves Me
Dr. Mark Stewart joined the Navy for adventure and got an education
Meet ORA Orthopedics’ Dr. Mark Stewart in this “What Moves Me” profile. He’s a proud Navy veteran and shares how his experiences in the armed forces helped shape his career as an orthopedic surgeon.
Get Fit
Sitting all day? For your health, get up!
Does sitting long hours really have an effect on your health? It sure does … even after a brisk morning workout. Now with our new normal of working from home, you may be sitting way too much.
Battle of the Bulge
A little discipline can go a long way, but don’t let it spoil your holidays
LMQC Boomer Blogger Alan Sivell shares his sage advice and ponders the challenges of holiday revelry without losing too many belt-notches.
ORA Health Tips
Even Santa has back pain.
There’s more to life than cookies, hot cocoa, and making little girls’ and boys’ wishes come true for everyone’s favorite jolly, old elf. Delivering presents to billions of kids around the world can be a real pain in the back.
QC Outdoors
Winter hikes worth the walk this season
Now is a great time to adventure together in the great outdoors. Wade Ellett has some wonderful nearby suggestions!
Success Stories
Thumbs Up: QC carpenter grateful for ORA hand surgeon
After a full recovery from thumb surgery, Daniel Hanson, Moline, and his grandson, Jackson, perform a final inspection on their latest project – an amazing tree house. It’s likely to be the envy of kids for miles.
What Moves Me
Channel 8 sports anchor tackles QC half-marathon
WQAD-TV’s Kory Kuffler is an avid runner – he tells us what keeps him moving as he trains for an upcoming Quad City Marathon.
Success Stories
St. Ambrose player pivots to reach his dreams
For SAU guard Demarco Harden and ORA PT Sara Hipsman, the journey from surgical suite back to the hardwood has included two years of working side-by-side and never letting the dream die.
Eat Smart with Jeni
Should these kitchen gadgets be on the “nice” or “naughty” list this holiday season?
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, shares her tips on which kitchen gadgets should be on your shopping list this holiday season.
QC Outdoors
QC Thanksgiving weekend family fun
Get your family up and out with this list of QC-area activities!
Get Fit
Hundreds of miles across Iowa – a look back at RAGBRAI’s 50th ride
RAGBRAI’s 50th ride is in the books. And LMQC’s biking blogger Gabe Lareau shares his parting thoughts as he reports back on his ride through Eastern Iowa to the banks of the Mississippi on Saturday, July 29th.
Battle of the Bulge
Suck it up – the search for a flat stomach during the holidays
LMQC Boomer Blogger Alan Sivell suggests an alternative to just “sucking it up” this holiday season – and by that, we mean he’s got a five-step plan for a smaller belly by New Year’s Day.
Success Stories
Age and creativity know no bounds as QC artist overcomes arthritis
Painter, musician and teacher, Ralph Iaccarino of Davenport, struggled with pain from arthritis until undergoing successful back surgery and arthritis treatments at ORA Orthopedics.
Get Fit
Three ways to minimize workout soreness
Launching into new exercise too fast can lead to sore muscles later. Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) is a real condition many experience.
Eat Smart with Jeni
Balancing calories this holiday season
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, explains how balancing your calories in and calories out can help keep the pounds off and make the holidays more enjoyable.
Battle of the Bulge
A full-body workout helps keep things fit and focused between the ears.
LMQC Boomer Blogger Alan Sivell explains why working out not only builds muscle, it can help keep you mentally sharp, too.
What Moves Me
Mr. QC Marathon shares his love of running
Meet the Quad Cities’ own “Marathon Man,” Joe Moreno, the race director for the TBK Quad Cities Marathon and other local runs throughout the year. We asked Joe to not only talk about his passion for running but also how he’s overcome his own health challenges and what it’s like to manage so many popular road races in the Quad Cities.
ORA Health Tips
Beware of the snowblower!
Snowblowers can be a terrific convenience and also quite dangerous if you get fatigued by the cold or distracted while operating the equipment, says ORA Orthopedic’s, Dr. Justin Munns.
QC Outdoors
Take a hike … Exploring Bellevue State Park with Teri and Kaia
LMQC’s outdoor bloggers, Teri Stickler and Kaia, celebrate National Take A Hike Day (November 17) with a report on what they discovered at Bellevue State Park, located along the Mississippi River, just north of the Quad Cities!
Battle of the Bulge
Area trails worth riding in November
LMQC Boomer Blogger Alan Sivell took to the open road and discovered a little-used bike trail that’s fun to ride and offers a great view of the fall’s colors.
Battle of the Bulge
“Boy” Skates made this QC Prof into an Olympian of Sorts
Alan Sivell offers a nostalgic look back on his experience, as a child, watching the Olympics. Don’t miss this lovely reminiscence!
Eat Smart with Jeni
How to (NOT) gain 1 pound by New Year’s Day
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, helps you avoid packing on the extra pounds this holiday season by providing some healthy alternatives.
Success Stories
Nuts about Nutcrackers!
Davenport resident, Sally Hanson, is back to decorating her house, dusting off her small army of nutcrackers, and getting to work making her family’s holiday bright – thanks, in part, to her new knee from Dr. Peter Rink at ORA Orthopedics.
What Moves Me
Local doctor and Air Force vet reflects on the honor and service of Veteran’s Day
Dr. Steven Boardman, ORA Orthopedics, shares the story of his military service, his love of airplanes, and the joys of practicing medicine in the Quad Cities.
QC Outdoors
Presents for pooches
LMQC’s outdoor blogger, Teri Stickler, celebrates the holidays with her faithful Samoyed, Kaia, and some new friends as they check out what kind of toys Teri should be putting under the tree this season.
Get Fit
This holiday, give the gift of fitness
This time of year, everybody has an excuse for not getting to the gym – but that doesn’t mean you can’t work out. LMQC Fitness blogger Cody Lichthardt suggests four, essential (and low-cost) fitness tools you can keep around the home or apartment to help get you in shape this winter.
ORA Health Tips
Great winter workout – spinning spares joints and torches calories
ORA Orthopedic’s Dr. Andrew Bries spends most of his early mornings at the Scott Count Family Y’s Sunrise Spin Class. He says it’s a great way to start the day and gives four reason why he keeps on spinning.
Battle of the Bulge
Beating the Workout Blahs with Perry Mason
How do you stay entertained when you’re working out? LMQC blogger, Alan Sivell, shows how he decided to multi-task during his daily workout, and thinks you ought to, too!
Eat Smart with Jeni
Beware the holiday cheer – those sips add up!
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, shares a handy little chart that lists everyone’s favorite holiday cocktails and their respective calorie counts.
Success Stories
Santa’s cookie-baking elf working overtime after shoulder surgery
Joni King of Eldridge, is the queen of Christmas cookies, after successful shoulder surgery at ORA Orthopedics.
What Moves Me
Service and sacrifice – QC veteran shares his journey
Meet ORA Orthopedics’ PA, Bradi Kipper in this “What Moves Me” profile and read his story about his military service (as a captain in the Illinois Army National Guard) and joys of helping patients back home.
QC Outdoors
Teri and Kaia go underground. Exploring the ancient caves of Maquoketa.
Kaia, one of LMQC’s outdoor bloggers, looks like she’s had a day’s worth of hiking already when she stops at the famed “land bridge” at Maquoketa Caves State Park. Teri Stickler and Kaia share their report on what they found on the trails and in the caves at one of Iowa’s premier parks earlier this month.
Get Fit
Sitting all day? For your health, get up!
Does sitting long hours really have an effect on your health? It sure does … even after a brisk morning workout. Now with our new normal of working from home, you may be sitting way too much.
ORA Health Tips
It’s snow time: tips to prevent back injury when you remove the white stuff
A heavy snowfall can lead to serious back and shoulder injuries for those trying to shovel it off their sidewalks and driveway, according to ORA Orthopedics’s spine surgeon, Scott Collins.
Battle of the Bulge
A little discipline can go a long way, but don’t let it spoil your holidays
LMQC Boomer Blogger Alan Sivell shares his sage advice and ponders the challenges of holiday revelry without losing too many belt-notches.
Eat Smart with Jeni
Should these kitchen gadgets be on the “nice” or “naughty” list this holiday season?
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, shares her tips on which kitchen gadgets should be on your shopping list this holiday season.
Success Stories
Thumbs Up: QC carpenter grateful for ORA hand surgeon
After a full recovery from thumb surgery, Daniel Hanson, Moline, and his grandson, Jackson, perform a final inspection on their latest project – an amazing tree house. It’s likely to be the envy of kids for miles.
What Moves Me
Dr. Mark Stewart joined the Navy for adventure and got an education
Meet ORA Orthopedics’ Dr. Mark Stewart in this “What Moves Me” profile. He’s a proud Navy veteran and shares how his experiences in the armed forces helped shape his career as an orthopedic surgeon.
QC Outdoors
Winter hikes worth the walk this season
Now is a great time to adventure together in the great outdoors. Wade Ellett has some wonderful nearby suggestions!
Get Fit
Hundreds of miles across Iowa – a look back at RAGBRAI’s 50th ride
RAGBRAI’s 50th ride is in the books. And LMQC’s biking blogger Gabe Lareau shares his parting thoughts as he reports back on his ride through Eastern Iowa to the banks of the Mississippi on Saturday, July 29th.
ORA Health Tips
Even Santa has back pain.
There’s more to life than cookies, hot cocoa, and making little girls’ and boys’ wishes come true for everyone’s favorite jolly, old elf. Delivering presents to billions of kids around the world can be a real pain in the back.
Battle of the Bulge
Suck it up – the search for a flat stomach during the holidays
LMQC Boomer Blogger Alan Sivell suggests an alternative to just “sucking it up” this holiday season – and by that, we mean he’s got a five-step plan for a smaller belly by New Year’s Day.
Eat Smart with Jeni
Balancing calories this holiday season
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, explains how balancing your calories in and calories out can help keep the pounds off and make the holidays more enjoyable.
Success Stories
St. Ambrose player pivots to reach his dreams
For SAU guard Demarco Harden and ORA PT Sara Hipsman, the journey from surgical suite back to the hardwood has included two years of working side-by-side and never letting the dream die.
What Moves Me
Channel 8 sports anchor tackles QC half-marathon
WQAD-TV’s Kory Kuffler is an avid runner – he tells us what keeps him moving as he trains for an upcoming Quad City Marathon.
QC Outdoors
QC Thanksgiving weekend family fun
Get your family up and out with this list of QC-area activities!
Get Fit
Three ways to minimize workout soreness
Launching into new exercise too fast can lead to sore muscles later. Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) is a real condition many experience.
ORA Health Tips
Beware of the snowblower!
Snowblowers can be a terrific convenience and also quite dangerous if you get fatigued by the cold or distracted while operating the equipment, says ORA Orthopedic’s, Dr. Justin Munns.
Battle of the Bulge
A full-body workout helps keep things fit and focused between the ears.
LMQC Boomer Blogger Alan Sivell explains why working out not only builds muscle, it can help keep you mentally sharp, too.
Eat Smart with Jeni
Five tips for a healthy holiday season
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, offers up five healthy tips for the coming holiday season.
Success Stories
Age and creativity know no bounds as QC artist overcomes arthritis
Painter, musician and teacher, Ralph Iaccarino of Davenport, struggled with pain from arthritis until undergoing successful back surgery and arthritis treatments at ORA Orthopedics.
What Moves Me
Mr. QC Marathon shares his love of running
Meet the Quad Cities’ own “Marathon Man,” Joe Moreno, the race director for the TBK Quad Cities Marathon and other local runs throughout the year. We asked Joe to not only talk about his passion for running but also how he’s overcome his own health challenges and what it’s like to manage so many popular road races in the Quad Cities.
QC Outdoors
Take a hike … Exploring Bellevue State Park with Teri and Kaia
LMQC’s outdoor bloggers, Teri Stickler and Kaia, celebrate National Take A Hike Day (November 17) with a report on what they discovered at Bellevue State Park, located along the Mississippi River, just north of the Quad Cities!
Get Fit
RAGBRAI DAY 4 and 5 – Beating the heat (before it beats you)
This year’s RAGBRAI has been rough on riders. Record heat and plenty of hills have made this year’s ride one for the record books – and LMQC’s biking blogger Gabe Lareau has been gathering stories along the way. But the heat the past day has been too much for even Gabe who files this dispatch following a day of rest before he rides into Davenport on Saturday, July 29.
ORA Health Tips
How NOT to fall off your ladder
Thinking about climbing that ladder this fall or winter to put up or take down the lights on your house? You better watch your step – it could be your first one on the way to the emergency room!
Battle of the Bulge
Area trails worth riding in November
LMQC Boomer Blogger Alan Sivell took to the open road and discovered a little-used bike trail that’s fun to ride and offers a great view of the fall’s colors.
Eat Smart with Jeni
Low-cal substitutes for full-taste holiday menus
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, says as long as you’re in control of your grocery list, you can ward off those unwanted pounds that seem to find us during the holidays by making a few simple ingredient substitutions.
Success Stories
QC musician pounds the keys again after carpal tunnel surgery
After two, successful carpal tunnel surgeries, this Davenport musician is happy to get back to singing the blues.
What Moves Me
Maroon Pride: Moline High team doc and alum enjoys youth sports
Former Moline Maroon and current team physician Dr. Shawn Wynn will be cheering for his team when they hit the gridiron this fall!
QC Outdoors
In every season, Scott County Park never disappoints
LMQC’s outdoor bloggers, Teri Stickler and Kaia, explore the trails and natural beauty of Scott County Park – and give us a glimpse of the pioneer village at Walnut Grove along the way.
Get Fit
RAGBRAI DAY 3 – Having “a bellova good time” on Iowa’s backroads.
A second day on the road and LMQC’s RAGBRAI blogger, Gabe Leareau, has a little wisdom of his own to share along with the tale of a local politician who loves RAGBRAI so much, he made his own.
ORA Health Tips
Worn out hands, wrists, shoulders respond to the right treatment
As we get older, our parts start wearing out – a condition known as Osteoarthritis. Dr. Jonathan Winston, ORA Orthopedics explains the treatment options available for those suffering from “wear and tear” arthritis.
Battle of the Bulge
Fall is fleeting. Enjoy it now (while you can)!
LMQC Boomer Blogger Alan Sivell urges people to get off the couch and onto local biking and hiking trails before the snow flies and winter arrives to the QCA.
Eat Smart with Jeni
Five tips to eating healthfully through the holidays
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, offers these five tips for eating healthy during the holiday season.
Success Stories
Dancing through high school without missing a beat
Isabelle Sneath has been dancing with her teammates from Davenport North High School for three years – but that almost came to an end when a back flip resulted in a shoulder injury requiring surgery by Dr. Suleman Hussain of ORA Orthopedics.
What Moves Me
Rocky football team doctor gets players back into the game
Meet ORA Orthopedics’ Dr. Thomas VonGillern in this “What Moves Me” profile and find out what’s behind his long-standing relationship with Rock Island High School’s sports teams.
QC Outdoors
Happy trails and wagging tails when Teri and Kaia explore Westbrook Park.
LMQC’s outdoor bloggers, Teri Stickler and Kaia, explore the trails at Dewitt’s Westbrook Park, and find fun for all ages and interests (and dogs)!
Get Fit
RAGBRAI DAY 2 – In search of “an oasis in a sea of corn”
A second day on the road and LMQC’s RAGBRAI blogger, Gabe Leareau, has a little wisdom of his own to share along with the tale of a local politician who loves RAGBRAI so much, he made his own.
ORA Health Tips
QC spine doctor: lift and carry using these back-saving techniques
ORA Orthopedics spine surgeon, Dr. Myles Luszcyk, provides some practical advice for how to pick up around the house this fall without sacrificing your back in the process.
Battle of the Bulge
Candy corn lover says, “No more!”
LMQC blogger, Alan Sivell, loves this time of year (especially the candy corn). He shares his personal strategies for saying “No” to those sweet treat tempations.
Eat Smart with Jeni
Five tricks for resisting Halloween treats!
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, shares her top tips for controlling the urges that often accompany a successful night of trick or treating this Halloween holiday.
Success Stories
QC referee makes the right call for two new knees
Veteran QC Referee, Peter Duquette, officiates hundreds of games in 5 sports, on fields and in gymnasiums throughout Iowa and Illinois after successful total joint replacements in both knees at ORA Orthopedics.
What Moves Me
North Scott Lancers #1 with team physician and alumnus Dr. Matt Lindaman
Meet ORA Orthopedics’ Dr. Matthew Lindaman who, in addition to being the team doctor for the North Scott Lancers, is also a proud alumnus of the school.
QC Outdoors
Boo-tiful QC cemetery walks
Wade Ellett explores the cemeteries of the Quad Cities to find some interesting (and at times spooky) monuments at the grave sites of some of the people who put our community on the map.
Get Fit
RAGBRAI Day 1 – Greetings from Storm Lake, Iowa!
With the first day of RAGBRAI in his rearview mirror, native Quad Citian, Gabe Lareau, shares some of his first observations, stories of veteran riders, and why “there are no hills in Iowa” might be a slight understatement. Ride with Gabe as he participates in RAGBRAI’s 50th ride and shares his adventure on Let’s Move Quad Cities.
ORA Health Tips
New treatments in diabetic foot care
Dr. Beau Shay, an Orthopedics’ podiatric surgeon explains the new treatments for foot conditions related to diabetes that are now offered by ORA Orthopedics.