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Road trip goodies that won’t crash your diet

Before you climb in the car for your next road trip, make sure you pack food that’s good for you and good to go. Nutritionist blogger Jenny Tackett passes along four healthy tips to make sure you’re cutting some calories (and saving a few bucks) on your next trip.

4 reasons to ride: a prescription for good health

ORA’s Dr. Andrew Bries and Rock Valley Physical Therapist Anna Perry share their reasons why cycling is great for fitness, rehab after surgery, or at any age when impact sports are not an option.

To weigh, or not to weigh … what kind of question is that?

LMQC Boomer Blogger Alan Sivell has had a tempestuous relationship with his bathroom scale. It’s a tragedy that’s been years in the making.

A walk across the water

Join LMQC Outdoor bloggers Teri and Kaia as they take a tour of the new I-74 bridge – by way of its amazing, 14-foot wide pedestrian walkway – which spans the Mississippi River in the Quad Cities.

Back in the saddle after two new knees

When it comes to putting on the miles, fewer do more than avid cyclist, Tom Hannah, 64, Davenport. His goal this summer, a good 75 miles a week or about 300 miles a month, biking along the scenic trails and byways of eastern Iowa and western Illinois. Thanks to two total knee replacements, he’s back in the saddle with no more pain, swelling, or limping.

Cycling Nutrition: Food is Fuel

What you eat and when you eat it can make a difference in the quality of your bike ride. Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett shares her tips on preparing and consuming “bike fuel.”

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. 

Watch or ride ... it's a great way to kick off the summer!

Sign up today for the 56th Kwik Star Criterium in the Village of East Davenport. Held on May 29th, it’s a great way for cyclists and fans alike to take in a full day of racing and fun.

Road trip goodies that won’t crash your diet

Before you climb in the car for your next road trip, make sure you pack food that’s good for you and good to go. Nutritionist blogger Jenny Tackett passes along four healthy tips to make sure you’re cutting some calories (and saving a few bucks) on your next trip.

4 reasons to ride: a prescription for good health

ORA’s Dr. Andrew Bries and Rock Valley Physical Therapist Anna Perry share their reasons why cycling is great for fitness, rehab after surgery, or at any age when impact sports are not an option.

To weigh, or not to weigh … what kind of question is that?

LMQC Boomer Blogger Alan Sivell has had a tempestuous relationship with his bathroom scale. It’s a tragedy that’s been years in the making.

A walk across the water

Join LMQC Outdoor bloggers Teri and Kaia as they take a tour of the new I-74 bridge – by way of its amazing, 14-foot wide pedestrian walkway – which spans the Mississippi River in the Quad Cities.

Back in the saddle after two new knees

When it comes to putting on the miles, fewer do more than avid cyclist, Tom Hannah, 64, Davenport. His goal this summer, a good 75 miles a week or about 300 miles a month, biking along the scenic trails and byways of eastern Iowa and western Illinois. Thanks to two total knee replacements, he’s back in the saddle with no more pain, swelling, or limping.

Cycling Nutrition: Food is Fuel

What you eat and when you eat it can make a difference in the quality of your bike ride. Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett shares her tips on preparing and consuming “bike fuel.”

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. 

Watch or ride ... it's a great way to kick off the summer!

Sign up today for the 56th Kwik Star Criterium in the Village of East Davenport. Held on May 29th, it’s a great way for cyclists and fans alike to take in a full day of racing and fun.

Battle of the Bulge
Eat Smart with Jeni
Road trip goodies that won’t crash your diet

Road trip goodies that won’t crash your diet

Before you climb in the car for your next road trip, make sure you pack food that’s good for you and good to go. Nutritionist blogger Jenny Tackett passes along four healthy tips to make sure you’re cutting some calories (and saving a few bucks) on your next trip.

read more
Success Stories
Back in the saddle after two new knees

Back in the saddle after two new knees

When it comes to putting on the miles, fewer do more than avid cyclist, Tom Hannah, 64, Davenport. His goal this summer, a good 75 miles a week or about 300 miles a month, biking along the scenic trails and byways of eastern Iowa and western Illinois. Thanks to two total knee replacements, he’s back in the saddle with no more pain, swelling, or limping.

read more
QC Outdoors
A walk across the water

A walk across the water

Join LMQC Outdoor bloggers Teri and Kaia as they take a tour of the new I-74 bridge – by way of its amazing, 14-foot wide pedestrian walkway – which spans the Mississippi River in the Quad Cities.

read more
What Moves Me
ORA Health Tips
Success Stories
The Iceberg cometh.

The Iceberg cometh.

He dropped everything and moved from Wasilla, Alaska to Davenport, Iowa. But for high-flying, pro wrestler “Iceberg” Deonn Rusman, managing the move and overcoming two ACL injuries were just another few steps on the road to the WWE.

read more
Get Fit
Battle of the Bulge
QC Outdoors
Trails galore at Sunderbruch Park

Trails galore at Sunderbruch Park

Let’s Move QC’s intrepid Outdoor Bloggers, Kaia and her human, Teri Stickler, headed to the west end of Davenport to check out the trails and spring flowers in Sunderbruch Park. With its more than 130 acres of parkland, Sunderbruch Park is a gem in the Iowa Quad Cities.

read more
Eat Smart with Jeni
Cycling Nutrition: Food is Fuel

Cycling Nutrition: Food is Fuel

What you eat and when you eat it can make a difference in the quality of your bike ride. Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett shares her tips on preparing and consuming “bike fuel.”

read more
ORA Health Tips
Garden smarter to save your back

Garden smarter to save your back

ORA Orthopedics Surgeon, Dr. Michael Berry explains how there are ways to pull the weeds from your garden and not pull the muscles in your back at the same time. He offers four tips on how to “Garden Smarter.”

read more
What Moves Me
Mother’s Day QC super moms

Mother’s Day QC super moms

Mothers are overachievers, balancing, juggling or just managing to keep careers, raise families, and find time for themselves. How do they do it? Two ORA working moms share their wisdom for peace and joy during the wonder years.

read more
Get Fit
What Moves Me
ORA Health Tips
Battle of the Bulge
Success Stories
QC Outdoors
Eat Smart with Jeni
Vitamin D: the magic cure?

Vitamin D: the magic cure?

Can adequate Vitamin D levels help you prevent cancer, avoid a heart attack, and even reduce the symptoms of COVID-19? Learn the facts about Vitamin D and how it can help you power through what’s left of winter!

read more
What Moves Me
QC doctor, father, beer brewer

QC doctor, father, beer brewer

QC orthopedic surgeon Dr. Ryan Pokorney didn’t start brewing beer until he moved to Iowa – but now he’s found a favorite scientific pursuit that yields a tasty outcome.

read more
Get Fit
Battle of the Bulge
ORA Health Tips
QC Outdoors
Success Stories
What Moves Me
Success Stories
An injury in the weight room won’t keep this guy down.

An injury in the weight room won’t keep this guy down.

A preacher curl in the gym led to a torn bicep injury for Moline’s Ryan Gleason. Fortunately, ORA Orthopedics’ Dr. Alan Edwards was able to repair the tear as an outpatient procedure and get Ryan on the road to his vacation in California on time.

read more
Eat Smart with Jeni
A island getaway, in downtown Davenport

A island getaway, in downtown Davenport

LMQC dietary blogger and Registered Dietitian Jeni Tackett shares her review of Zeke’s Island Cafe, and explains how you can take a lunch vacation … right here in the Quad Cities!

read more
QC Outdoors
Get Fit
Battle of the Bulge
Success Stories
Get Fit
How and why to record your (honest) behavior

How and why to record your (honest) behavior

LMQC Nutrition Blogger, Jeni Tackett, challenges you to be honest with yourself about your healthy habits and your dietary progress and answer four basic questions that are the key to your success.

read more
Eat Smart with Jeni
Battle of the Bulge
What Moves Me
ORA Health Tips
Bursitis burning your joints? A QC surgeon has answers

Bursitis burning your joints? A QC surgeon has answers

ORA Orthopedics Dr. Bries, who spins at the Y before work on most days, says, “Exercise helps prevent hip bursitis by keeping your core fit. But you also need to strengthen your muscles separately, to balance the repetitive stress that can lead to bursitis.”

read more
QC Outdoors
Walking with wildflowers

Walking with wildflowers

LMQC’s outdoor blogger, Teri Stickler, and her faithful companion Kaia, are off on another adventure again … this time checking out the new wildflowers springing up all over the Quad Cities.

read more
Battle of the Bulge
Spring can’t come soon enough.

Spring can’t come soon enough.

The Professor has been worrying that if he didn’t get outside on a more regular basis, he might have lost ground he might not get back. It turns out if you haven’t exercised in a year – or at all – you can reverse functional loss.

read more
Battle of the Bulge
Eat Smart with Jeni
Cycling Nutrition: Food is Fuel

Cycling Nutrition: Food is Fuel

What you eat and when you eat it can make a difference in the quality of your bike ride. Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett shares her tips on preparing and consuming “bike fuel.”

read more
Success Stories
The Iceberg cometh.

The Iceberg cometh.

He dropped everything and moved from Wasilla, Alaska to Davenport, Iowa. But for high-flying, pro wrestler “Iceberg” Deonn Rusman, managing the move and overcoming two ACL injuries were just another few steps on the road to the WWE.

read more
What Moves Me
Mother’s Day QC super moms

Mother’s Day QC super moms

Mothers are overachievers, balancing, juggling or just managing to keep careers, raise families, and find time for themselves. How do they do it? Two ORA working moms share their wisdom for peace and joy during the wonder years.

read more
QC Outdoors
Trails galore at Sunderbruch Park

Trails galore at Sunderbruch Park

Let’s Move QC’s intrepid Outdoor Bloggers, Kaia and her human, Teri Stickler, headed to the west end of Davenport to check out the trails and spring flowers in Sunderbruch Park. With its more than 130 acres of parkland, Sunderbruch Park is a gem in the Iowa Quad Cities.

read more
Get Fit
ORA Health Tips
Garden smarter to save your back

Garden smarter to save your back

ORA Orthopedics Surgeon, Dr. Michael Berry explains how there are ways to pull the weeds from your garden and not pull the muscles in your back at the same time. He offers four tips on how to “Garden Smarter.”

read more
Battle of the Bulge
Eat Smart with Jeni
Vitamin D: the magic cure?

Vitamin D: the magic cure?

Can adequate Vitamin D levels help you prevent cancer, avoid a heart attack, and even reduce the symptoms of COVID-19? Learn the facts about Vitamin D and how it can help you power through what’s left of winter!

read more
Success Stories
What Moves Me
QC Outdoors
Get Fit
ORA Health Tips
Battle of the Bulge
Eat Smart with Jeni
A island getaway, in downtown Davenport

A island getaway, in downtown Davenport

LMQC dietary blogger and Registered Dietitian Jeni Tackett shares her review of Zeke’s Island Cafe, and explains how you can take a lunch vacation … right here in the Quad Cities!

read more
Success Stories
What Moves Me
QC doctor, father, beer brewer

QC doctor, father, beer brewer

QC orthopedic surgeon Dr. Ryan Pokorney didn’t start brewing beer until he moved to Iowa – but now he’s found a favorite scientific pursuit that yields a tasty outcome.

read more
QC Outdoors
Get Fit
ORA Health Tips
Battle of the Bulge
Eat Smart with Jeni
Success Stories
An injury in the weight room won’t keep this guy down.

An injury in the weight room won’t keep this guy down.

A preacher curl in the gym led to a torn bicep injury for Moline’s Ryan Gleason. Fortunately, ORA Orthopedics’ Dr. Alan Edwards was able to repair the tear as an outpatient procedure and get Ryan on the road to his vacation in California on time.

read more
What Moves Me
QC Outdoors
Get Fit
How and why to record your (honest) behavior

How and why to record your (honest) behavior

LMQC Nutrition Blogger, Jeni Tackett, challenges you to be honest with yourself about your healthy habits and your dietary progress and answer four basic questions that are the key to your success.

read more
ORA Health Tips
Bursitis burning your joints? A QC surgeon has answers

Bursitis burning your joints? A QC surgeon has answers

ORA Orthopedics Dr. Bries, who spins at the Y before work on most days, says, “Exercise helps prevent hip bursitis by keeping your core fit. But you also need to strengthen your muscles separately, to balance the repetitive stress that can lead to bursitis.”

read more
Battle of the Bulge
Eat Smart with Jeni
Success Stories
What Moves Me
QC Outdoors
Walking with wildflowers

Walking with wildflowers

LMQC’s outdoor blogger, Teri Stickler, and her faithful companion Kaia, are off on another adventure again … this time checking out the new wildflowers springing up all over the Quad Cities.

read more
Get Fit
Boost your attitude!

Boost your attitude!

Do you dread working out? Learn how to handle the negative thoughts, diet temptations and weight plateaus that dog any fitness challenge.

read more
ORA Health Tips
Battle of the Bulge
Spring can’t come soon enough.

Spring can’t come soon enough.

The Professor has been worrying that if he didn’t get outside on a more regular basis, he might have lost ground he might not get back. It turns out if you haven’t exercised in a year – or at all – you can reverse functional loss.

read more
Eat Smart with Jeni
You can’t outrun a bad diet

You can’t outrun a bad diet

Want to drop a few pounds and slim down? Cardio is great, but that won’t get you there alone.  LMQC dietary blogger and Registered Dietitian Jeni Tackett explains why it’s impossible to run away from a bad diet.

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Success Stories
What Moves Me
QC Outdoors
Get Fit
ORA Health Tips
Battle of the Bulge
Life and losing weight begins at 50

Life and losing weight begins at 50

LMQC Boomer Blogger Alan Sivell and his friend, Jim. “I’m not on any medicine today,” says Jim, who resisted the delectable-looking scones at the SAU coffee shop when we met for coffee.

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Eat Smart with Jeni
How much protein is enough?

How much protein is enough?

Exercise and diet experts alike sing the praises of protein to sate hunger, build muscles, and keep your fitness plan on track. LMQC dietary blogger and Registered Dietitian, Jeni Tackett, explains protein basics and why we all need it.

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Success Stories
What Moves Me
QC Outdoors
A walk on the “wild side”

A walk on the “wild side”

Spring has sprung and woodland wildflowers are showing their faces throughout the wooded ravines of the Quad Cities. Let’s Move Outdoor Blogger, Teri Stickler, and her beloved pooch, Kaia, take us on a tour right along an old Bettendorf trail.

read more
Get Fit
ORA Health Tips
Battle of the Bulge
Eat Smart with Jeni
Smart ways to recharge your batteries.

Smart ways to recharge your batteries.

Trying to get things off to a good start this year? LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, suggests important ways to keep the body – and mind – nourished and healthy.

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Success Stories
What Moves Me
QC Outdoors
Get Fit
ORA Health Tips