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.
It's more than a marathon ... it's a two-day party!
It’s the 25th year of the Quad Cities Marathon – a classic that criss-crosses the Mississippi River and runs through each of the four Quad Cities. But there’s more than just a run to enjoy on September 24-25!
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.
It's more than a marathon ... it's a two-day party!
It’s the 25th year of the Quad Cities Marathon – a classic that criss-crosses the Mississippi River and runs through each of the four Quad Cities. But there’s more than just a run to enjoy on September 24-25!
Battle of the Bulge
Want to feel good when you hit 70? Better start moving!
Ever the optimist, LMQC Boomer Blogger Alan Sivell explains why it’s worth the extra effort to find the motivation to exercise past the age of 40.
Eat Smart with Jeni
Trail nutrition tips for the perfect hike
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, makes sure she packs the food the body needs when she hits the hiking trails this fall with her husband Nathan.
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.
QC Outdoors
Taking an early fall tour of Mississippi Palisades State Park
LMQC’s outdoor bloggers, Teri Stickler and Kaia, share pictures and impressions from their early fall trip to Mississippi Palisades Park in Savanna, IL and Iowa’s “island town”, Sabula.
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!
ORA Health Tips
Stay in the game – three common football injuries
Dr. Ryan Dunlay, a specialist in Sports Medicine at ORA Orthopedics and team doctor for the Pleasant Valley Spartans, explains three common injuries suffered by football players of all ages and skill levels.
Success Stories
Going toe-to-toe with painful bunions
Josh Lippens, a defensive end for the Central DeWitt High School Sabers, has returned to the field and is kicking tail in opposing backfields thanks to surgery by ORA Orthopedics Dr. Beau Shay to address his Tailor’s bunions.
Get Fit
High-impact exercise not for you? Here are three low-impact alternatives.
LMQC fitness blogger, Cody Lichthardt, says shaking battle ropes is a good low-impact alternative to high-impact exercise.
Battle of the Bulge
My Boomer lunch: paper bags, cold cuts and creamed chicken
Retired St. Ambrose Professor, Alan Sivell, reminisces about his own school days and the homemade sack lunch his mom used to make.
QC Outdoors
Outdoor fun all year ’round at Loud Thunder
LMQC’s outdoor bloggers, Teri Stickler and Kaia, marvel at how much there is to do at the Loud Thunder Forest Preserve near Andalusia, IL.
Eat Smart with Jeni
Fall for beans this fall
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, explains why you should plan to put more beans in your diet and shares a delicious chili recipe that’s perfect for the fall weather.
ORA Health Tips
Spotting scoliosis in your child
A school physical discovered Morgan Martin’s scoliosis while in high school. ORA Orthopedic’s Dr. Michael Pyevich, the only pediatric orthopedist in the Quad Cities, explains that scoliosis is often seen and diagnosed in the fall, during back-to-school physicals.
What Moves Me
Mr. QC Marathon shares his love of running
Meet the Marathon’s, Joe Moreno, race director for the Quad Cities Marathon, Freedom Run and Genesis Firecracker Run. We asked Joe to not only talk about his passion for running, but how he’s overcome his own health challenges as well as what it’s like to manage 3 popular road races in the Quad Cities.
Get Fit
Them’s the breaks.
Gabe Lareau, 19, our featured “Bike-to-Work Week” blogger, shares some tips for making sure your bike remains relatively trouble-free (even if it means you might have to make a repair on the fly) and safe for your travels.
What Moves Me
Kayaking is an adventure anyone can enjoy
From a handful of kayak enthusiasts, to a membership of several thousand, this avid kayaker has paddled area QC waters enjoying the peaceful wildlife and camaraderie of his fellow paddlers.
ORA Health Tips
Quad City doctors team up to take on sports-related concussions
Dr. Matthew Lindaman, ORA Orthopedics, is one of twelve team physicians serving Quad City area high schools, universities and professional teams.
Battle of the Bulge
Chasing “the runners’ high” since 1980
Asked why he ran five miles a day, the Professor said “Because it makes me feel good.” Little did he know, it was all in his head.
Success Stories
Fit at any age: Bettendorf Bix runner, cross-fitter inspires with no excuses
“Lifelong competitor” Bob Beardsley, of Bettendorf, has run the Bix 7 more than three dozen times and wasn’t about to let a little thing like a torn ACL keep him from “beating the elite” to win $2,500 in the 2018 event – thanks in no small part to a little help from ORA Orthopedics.
QC Outdoors
Going back to this school means going back in time
LMQC’s outdoor bloggers, Teri Stickler and Kaia, head back to school – the renovated, one-room school known as Forest Grove School Number 5, which was built in 1873 and can be found in rural Bettendorf.
Eat Smart with Jeni
Plan-ahead meal ideas for busy parents
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, explains that healthy eating requires a little planning and offers some helpful hints on how you can get it done.
What Moves Me
Half of 97X’s “Dwyer and Michaels” team skis with the Backwater Gamblers!
Bill Michaels, veteran radio personality best known for the “Dwyer and Michaels” show on 97X. In addition to his popular radio presence, Bill and his family are avid water skiers with the QC’s Backwater Gamblers Water Ski Show Team.
Get Fit
The secret to staying sane when biking in the rain.
Gabe Lareau, 19, LMQC’s featured “Bike-to-Work Week” blogger, says you shouldn’t let the rain get you down. Just keep peddling and channel your inner Pooh – you know, the silly old bear.
Battle of the Bulge
Where did all the kids go?
Boomer blogger and outdoor activity advocate, Alan Sivell, remembers the good ol’ days of summer that would take kids out of the house and give them the time and space for all kinds of fun, games, and adventures. But now … there are no kids to be found.
ORA Health Tips
Scoliosis: 7 things parents need to know
Rochelle Canfield discovered she had scoliosis during a track physical when she was in 8th grade. She shares her story and what she’s learned with LMQC in this ORA Health Tip.
QC Outdoors
Taking in summer’s beauty is a fun day trip in the QCA
Outdoor blogger, Teri Stickler and her 4-legged companion, Kaia, hike to the Devil’s Punch Bowl in Wildcat Den State Park. Both recommend this lovely state park in any season.
Success Stories
All-American track athlete chases his dream … in the pool
Debilitating shin injuries nearly sidelined Cole Connell’s dreams of becoming a champion heptathlete. He’s now recovering from his injuries and using the new underwater treadmill at ORA Orthopedic’s clinic in northwest Davenport.
What Moves Me
Why I take the road less travelled
ORA Orthopedic’s Dr. Sanjay Sundar and his musical family take center stage in this moBecky Bernard, office administrator for the RI County State’s Attorneys Office and avid off-road cyclist, shares her passion for off-road cycling and mid-life fitness!nth’s “What Moves Me” feature story.
Success Stories
Minimally invasive back surgery keeps a warrior on active duty
U.S. serviceman Andrew Gregory of Davenport, stays strong after five combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and two successful back surgeries at ORA Orthopedics.
Eat Smart with Jeni
Packing a lunch with food allergies in mind.
Now an empty nester, QC Dietician, Jeni Tackett, has packed her share of lunches for her kids over the past 20 years. She explores why food allergy cases are going up among children and how to know if your youngster has developed one.
QC Outdoors
Where to Get Away from it All (For an Hour)
Got an hour? Stretch your legs and breathe some fresh air at one of these nearby parks!
Get Fit
The joys and sorrows of urban biking.
Gabe Lareau, 19, talks about the hazards cyclists face when they have to share the road with cars.
Battle of the Bulge
Road tripping and finding new bike trails
Boomer blogger and avid cyclist, Alan Sivell, reports on a new bike trail far from – but almost connected to – the QC!
Success Stories
Hooked on life thanks to successful rotator cuff surgery
After his rotator cuff surgery, Mike Cluff of Davenport goes for the big catch – fishing with his grandchildren on summer days.
Get Fit
A lifetime of biking can take you places.
Gabe Lareau, 19, Moline is LMQC’s 2021 Bike To Work Week Blogger, sharing his love for cycling and perspective on the benefits of biking to work and the issues surrounding local cycling routes.
Eat Smart with Jeni
Healthy school lunches can taste good, too!
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, gives you a new way to think about the traditional “brown bag lunch” and make those meals more interesting, tasty and nutritious.
Battle of the Bulge
Why high temps can lead to low ‘get up and go’
After working out all summer in the heat and humidity, Boomer Blogger Alan Sivell can sympathize with those of us who are ready for a break – just don’t make it too long!
What Moves Me
The music moves him
ORA Orthopedic’s Dr. Sanjay Sundar and his musical family take center stage in this month’s “What Moves Me” feature story.
ORA Health Tips
Four common running injuries (and what to do about them)
ORA Orthopedics podiatric surgeon, Dr. Beau Shay, has experience with runners on the road and in the operating room. He shares his tips on the four most common injuries experienced by runners and walkers.
QC Outdoors
Neighborhood fireworks are tough on furry friends
For LMQC Outdoor blog-dog, Kaia, the 4th of July is full of bright lights, fun in the park, and – unfortunately – loud noises when the fireworks go off. Here are some things to keep in mind to make such a noisy holiday a little less stressful for the four-legged members of your family.
Battle of the Bulge
First love: The Professor reflects on a lost (but not forgotten) flame.
Boomer blogger and avid cyclist, Alan Sivell, waxes poetic about baseball … his most enduring passion.
Battle of the Bulge
My Boomer lunch: paper bags, cold cuts and creamed chicken
Retired St. Ambrose Professor, Alan Sivell, reminisces about his own school days and the homemade sack lunch his mom used to make.
Eat Smart with Jeni
Fall for beans this fall
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, explains why you should plan to put more beans in your diet and shares a delicious chili recipe that’s perfect for the fall weather.
Success Stories
Going toe-to-toe with painful bunions
Josh Lippens, a defensive end for the Central DeWitt High School Sabers, has returned to the field and is kicking tail in opposing backfields thanks to surgery by ORA Orthopedics Dr. Beau Shay to address his Tailor’s bunions.
What Moves Me
Mr. QC Marathon shares his love of running
Meet the Marathon’s, Joe Moreno, race director for the Quad Cities Marathon, Freedom Run and Genesis Firecracker Run. We asked Joe to not only talk about his passion for running, but how he’s overcome his own health challenges as well as what it’s like to manage 3 popular road races in the Quad Cities.
QC Outdoors
Outdoor fun all year ’round at Loud Thunder
LMQC’s outdoor bloggers, Teri Stickler and Kaia, marvel at how much there is to do at the Loud Thunder Forest Preserve near Andalusia, IL.
Get Fit
Them’s the breaks.
Gabe Lareau, 19, our featured “Bike-to-Work Week” blogger, shares some tips for making sure your bike remains relatively trouble-free (even if it means you might have to make a repair on the fly) and safe for your travels.
ORA Health Tips
Spotting scoliosis in your child
A school physical discovered Morgan Martin’s scoliosis while in high school. ORA Orthopedic’s Dr. Michael Pyevich, the only pediatric orthopedist in the Quad Cities, explains that scoliosis is often seen and diagnosed in the fall, during back-to-school physicals.
Battle of the Bulge
Chasing “the runners’ high” since 1980
Asked why he ran five miles a day, the Professor said “Because it makes me feel good.” Little did he know, it was all in his head.
Eat Smart with Jeni
Plan-ahead meal ideas for busy parents
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, explains that healthy eating requires a little planning and offers some helpful hints on how you can get it done.
Success Stories
Fit at any age: Bettendorf Bix runner, cross-fitter inspires with no excuses
“Lifelong competitor” Bob Beardsley, of Bettendorf, has run the Bix 7 more than three dozen times and wasn’t about to let a little thing like a torn ACL keep him from “beating the elite” to win $2,500 in the 2018 event – thanks in no small part to a little help from ORA Orthopedics.
What Moves Me
Kayaking is an adventure anyone can enjoy
From a handful of kayak enthusiasts, to a membership of several thousand, this avid kayaker has paddled area QC waters enjoying the peaceful wildlife and camaraderie of his fellow paddlers.
QC Outdoors
Going back to this school means going back in time
LMQC’s outdoor bloggers, Teri Stickler and Kaia, head back to school – the renovated, one-room school known as Forest Grove School Number 5, which was built in 1873 and can be found in rural Bettendorf.
Get Fit
The secret to staying sane when biking in the rain.
Gabe Lareau, 19, LMQC’s featured “Bike-to-Work Week” blogger, says you shouldn’t let the rain get you down. Just keep peddling and channel your inner Pooh – you know, the silly old bear.
ORA Health Tips
Quad City doctors team up to take on sports-related concussions
Dr. Matthew Lindaman, ORA Orthopedics, is one of twelve team physicians serving Quad City area high schools, universities and professional teams.
Battle of the Bulge
Where did all the kids go?
Boomer blogger and outdoor activity advocate, Alan Sivell, remembers the good ol’ days of summer that would take kids out of the house and give them the time and space for all kinds of fun, games, and adventures. But now … there are no kids to be found.
Eat Smart with Jeni
Packing a lunch with food allergies in mind.
Now an empty nester, QC Dietician, Jeni Tackett, has packed her share of lunches for her kids over the past 20 years. She explores why food allergy cases are going up among children and how to know if your youngster has developed one.
Success Stories
All-American track athlete chases his dream … in the pool
Debilitating shin injuries nearly sidelined Cole Connell’s dreams of becoming a champion heptathlete. He’s now recovering from his injuries and using the new underwater treadmill at ORA Orthopedic’s clinic in northwest Davenport.
What Moves Me
Half of 97X’s “Dwyer and Michaels” team skis with the Backwater Gamblers!
Bill Michaels, veteran radio personality best known for the “Dwyer and Michaels” show on 97X. In addition to his popular radio presence, Bill and his family are avid water skiers with the QC’s Backwater Gamblers Water Ski Show Team.
QC Outdoors
Taking in summer’s beauty is a fun day trip in the QCA
Outdoor blogger, Teri Stickler and her 4-legged companion, Kaia, hike to the Devil’s Punch Bowl in Wildcat Den State Park. Both recommend this lovely state park in any season.
Get Fit
The joys and sorrows of urban biking.
Gabe Lareau, 19, talks about the hazards cyclists face when they have to share the road with cars.
ORA Health Tips
Scoliosis: 7 things parents need to know
Rochelle Canfield discovered she had scoliosis during a track physical when she was in 8th grade. She shares her story and what she’s learned with LMQC in this ORA Health Tip.
Battle of the Bulge
Road tripping and finding new bike trails
Boomer blogger and avid cyclist, Alan Sivell, reports on a new bike trail far from – but almost connected to – the QC!
Eat Smart with Jeni
Healthy school lunches can taste good, too!
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, gives you a new way to think about the traditional “brown bag lunch” and make those meals more interesting, tasty and nutritious.
Success Stories
Minimally invasive back surgery keeps a warrior on active duty
U.S. serviceman Andrew Gregory of Davenport, stays strong after five combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and two successful back surgeries at ORA Orthopedics.
What Moves Me
Why I take the road less travelled
ORA Orthopedic’s Dr. Sanjay Sundar and his musical family take center stage in this moBecky Bernard, office administrator for the RI County State’s Attorneys Office and avid off-road cyclist, shares her passion for off-road cycling and mid-life fitness!nth’s “What Moves Me” feature story.
QC Outdoors
Where to Get Away from it All (For an Hour)
Got an hour? Stretch your legs and breathe some fresh air at one of these nearby parks!
Get Fit
A lifetime of biking can take you places.
Gabe Lareau, 19, Moline is LMQC’s 2021 Bike To Work Week Blogger, sharing his love for cycling and perspective on the benefits of biking to work and the issues surrounding local cycling routes.
ORA Health Tips
Four common running injuries (and what to do about them)
ORA Orthopedics podiatric surgeon, Dr. Beau Shay, has experience with runners on the road and in the operating room. He shares his tips on the four most common injuries experienced by runners and walkers.
Battle of the Bulge
Why high temps can lead to low ‘get up and go’
After working out all summer in the heat and humidity, Boomer Blogger Alan Sivell can sympathize with those of us who are ready for a break – just don’t make it too long!
Eat Smart with Jeni
Five hydration and fueling tips for your run up to the Bix and other Summer Races
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, provides five helpful tips for dealing with hot temperatures and sunshine during your summertime run.
Success Stories
Hooked on life thanks to successful rotator cuff surgery
After his rotator cuff surgery, Mike Cluff of Davenport goes for the big catch – fishing with his grandchildren on summer days.
What Moves Me
The music moves him
ORA Orthopedic’s Dr. Sanjay Sundar and his musical family take center stage in this month’s “What Moves Me” feature story.
QC Outdoors
Neighborhood fireworks are tough on furry friends
For LMQC Outdoor blog-dog, Kaia, the 4th of July is full of bright lights, fun in the park, and – unfortunately – loud noises when the fireworks go off. Here are some things to keep in mind to make such a noisy holiday a little less stressful for the four-legged members of your family.
Get Fit
Take your first step – couch to a QC 5k
PT and Health Coach Aryn Lloyd says finding a running buddy can put the “fun” back into the run. Her buddy Harper is a great motivator.
ORA Health Tips
Swimming is often overlooked as a great aerobic exercise
Lap swimming is often overlooked as a great aerobic exercise – but ORA Orthopedic’s J.C. Clark suggests folks over thirty seriously consider it as an option to putting more wear and tear on stressed-out knees and ankles.
Battle of the Bulge
First love: The Professor reflects on a lost (but not forgotten) flame.
Boomer blogger and avid cyclist, Alan Sivell, waxes poetic about baseball … his most enduring passion.
Eat Smart with Jeni
Granola is both nutrient and calorie dense
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, says there’s plenty to like about granola – but be careful what you put add to it if you want to eat healthy.
Success Stories
Crafter celebrates spring thanks to 3-D shoulder replacement surgery
Chronic shoulder pain no longer stops this Davenport Von Maur retiree! Following 3-D shoulder surgery, she’s back to making baskets and celebrating the season!
What Moves Me
A fan of the great outdoors
Meet ORA Orthopedic’s Dr. Joseph Martin in this “What Moves Me” profile.
QC Outdoors
Head west, young man (and women and boys and girls)
Outdoor blogger, Teri Stickler and her 4-legged companion, Kaia, check out the natural habitat and restored wetlands at West Lake Park, located just west of Davenport. It’s just one of several summertime adventures for the intrepid duo.
Get Fit
HITT and LISS your way to optimal fitness.
LMQC fitness blogger, Cody Lichthardt, explains the fundamental difference between HITT and LISS workouts.
ORA Health Tips
Elbow hurt? It could be “tennis elbow” … even if you don’t play tennis!
Tennis players, golfers, gardeners and others who repeatedly use their wrists and elbows are at risk for tennis elbow. Here are some symptoms to watch for, and treatment options to keep you swinging strong!
Battle of the Bulge
It’s freedom, baby! Yeah! Cycling and hiking the wooded Heritage Trail
Boomer blogger Alan Sivell celebrates his post-COVID freedom with a bike ride through the woods of northeast Iowa along the Heritage Trail just outside of Dubuque.
Eat Smart with Jeni
Eat to hydrate this summer
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, tells you how you can beat the heat and improve your hydration by eating fruits and vegetables that help increase your water intake.
Success Stories
Remembering on Memorial Day: an interview with Captain Bill “Hawk” Albracht
For US Army Veteran, Captain Bill “Hawk” Albracht, the theater of battle led to later life injuries and mutual respect between him and his ORA surgeon.
What Moves Me
Pasionate about his handiwork: Carpentry and orthopedics go together for this QC physician
Meet ORA Orthopedics’ Dr. Andrew Bries in this “Why I Move” profile and find out what intrigues him about the level of craftsmanship required to excel in both carpentry and orthopedic surgery.
QC Outdoors
Exploring forest and prairie at Illiniwek
Outdoor blogger, Teri Stickler and her 4-legged companion, Kaia, explore forest, prairie and the Mississippi River as they venture through Illiniwek Forest Preserve, located north of Hampton, IL.
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
QC baseball and softball: preventing injuries in kids
Younger and younger players are being hurt on the field leading to a rise in youth sports injuries. Samantha’s story shows how to keep them safe!
Battle of the Bulge
Biking the QC’s trails? Be careful out there.
Thinking about taking a ride around town? LMQC blogger Alan Sivell and Augustana professor Chris Strunk say it’s good to know the safe and not-so-safe bike trails in the Quad Cities.
Eat Smart with Jeni
Marvelous melons
According to LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, melons are a nutritional miracle food. Nutritious, flavorful, and easily digestible, you can include a variety of melons to keep meals interesting, tasty, and nutritious.
Success Stories
Every morning Is a good morning for Zander.
WQAD News Anchor Angie Sharp is a new mother with an appreciation for staying strong for her son after Zander was diagnosed with hip dysplasia soon after his birth.
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
A historic hike through the Quad Cities
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.
Get Fit
Pre-hab to avoid rehab – four ways to prevent injury
Personal trainer and LMQC fitness blogger, Cody Lichthardt, shares 4 great ways to reduce your chance of injury and improve your posture – including the exercise shown above, known as “The Superman.”
ORA Health Tips
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.