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.
See the Quad Cities like you've never seen it before!
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.
See the Quad Cities like you've never seen it before!
Run the river in the TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon on the weekend of September 23, 2023. There are now more ways to get in the fun than ever before – including a 10K run, health expo, and kids’ micro-marathon. Registration is open today!
Battle of the Bulge
Act first, think second: How to get to the gym in the morning
Miss your workout because you slept through your alarm? LMQC blogger, Alan Sivell, has some strategies to help get you up and moving!
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
Eagle Point Park isn’t just for eagles … but doggos too!
LMQC’s outdoor bloggers, Teri Stickler and Kaia, head north to Clinton to explore Eagle Point Park and explore the history, natural beauty and – of all things – a dog park!
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.
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.
Success Stories
Assumption and Hawkeye starter credits ORA Sports Medicine for his shot at the NFL
As Davenport native, Jake Gervase, makes his NFL dreams a reality at the LA Rams training camp, family, former teammates, and the Quad City community follow him with pride. Among them is ORA Sports Medicine Surgeon, Dr. Andrew Bries.
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
Broccoli, the new white meat
LMQC blogger, Alan Sivell, admits to using a bit of “self-hypnosis” as he trained himself to choose broccoli over unhealthy stuff … but says being fit is worth it.
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.
Eat Smart with Jeni
Enhance your health with turmeric
LMQC Nutrition Blogger and Registered Dietitian Jeni Tackett, takes a closer look at turmeric and the various claims made surrounding the health benefits of consuming the orange-colored Asian spice.
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.
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!
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.
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.
ORA Health Tips
How to prevent a fall season of injuries
Dr. Waqas Hussain, a Sports Medicine physician at ORA Orthopedics and team doctor for United Township High School, explains how football players – and all athletes – can avoid injuries by taking some simple, preventative measures.
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.
Success Stories
Successful surgery is par for the course
With a lingering collegiate football injury behind him – thanks to some help from ORA Orthopedic Surgeon Jonathon Winston – Bettendorf alum, Dustin Harris looks forward to a cooler fall that includes a new-found passion for golf.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
QC Outdoors
Planning your next “micro-adventure”? Make it Albany Mounds!
Always looking for a new adventure, QC Outdoors blogger Wade Ellett shares a review of his most recent experience a the Albany Indian Mounds State Historic Site along the Great River Trail.
Success Stories
Quad City pilot soaring after 80-pound weight loss and two new knees
QC pilot, Michael Nightingale, of Orion, Illinois, is flying high at the Mt. Joy Airport, Davenport, after losing weight, prior to his successful double knee replacement surgery at ORA Orthopedics.
What Moves Me
A fan of the great outdoors
Meet ORA Orthopedic’s Dr. Joseph Martin in this “What Moves Me” profile.
Success Stories
Spine surgery helps this grandpa zoom from “zero” to “hero”
Barnard Walker and his grandson, Quincy, plan to hit the trail in the late summer thanks to Barnard’s successful lumbar spine surgery performed by ORA Orthopedic’s Dr. Mohammed Hussain. The procedure addressed Barnard’s nerve compression and spinal deformity, relieving him of years of excruciating lower-back pain.
Eat Smart with Jeni
5 tips to bolster your immune system
Disease prevention is a good reason to eat right and be physically active. QC nutrition expert Jeni Tackett shares key ways to help boost immunity.
QC Outdoors
Take a day trip to Dubuque!
Wade Ellett reports on a few wild, beautiful and remote alternatives to mannerly Quad-City area city and county parks!
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.
Battle of the Bulge
When it comes to weight training, you’re never too old to start.
LMQC Boomer Blogger Alan Sivell explains how he managed to overcome a lifetime of avoiding weight-training, but now finds himself in the gym lifting weight and enjoying it.
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
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.
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
The diet of Sisyphus
LMQC Boomer Blogger Alan Sivell shares the ups and downs of his diet and fitness journey – which, unfortunately, has included occasional stops at the fridge.
What Moves Me
He’s paddling forward with his Boundary Waters buddies
Avid canoeist Russell Hoover, has returned to the Boundary Waters following shoulder surgery. He shares his story with Let’s Move Quad Cities.
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.
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.
Battle of the Bulge
Broccoli, the new white meat
LMQC blogger, Alan Sivell, admits to using a bit of “self-hypnosis” as he trained himself to choose broccoli over unhealthy stuff … but says being fit is worth it.
Eat Smart with Jeni
Enhance your health with turmeric
LMQC Nutrition Blogger and Registered Dietitian Jeni Tackett, takes a closer look at turmeric and the various claims made surrounding the health benefits of consuming the orange-colored Asian spice.
Success Stories
Assumption and Hawkeye starter credits ORA Sports Medicine for his shot at the NFL
As Davenport native, Jake Gervase, makes his NFL dreams a reality at the LA Rams training camp, family, former teammates, and the Quad City community follow him with pride. Among them is ORA Sports Medicine Surgeon, Dr. Andrew Bries.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
Successful surgery is par for the course
With a lingering collegiate football injury behind him – thanks to some help from ORA Orthopedic Surgeon Jonathon Winston – Bettendorf alum, Dustin Harris looks forward to a cooler fall that includes a new-found passion for golf.
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
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
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
How to prevent a fall season of injuries
Dr. Waqas Hussain, a Sports Medicine physician at ORA Orthopedics and team doctor for United Township High School, explains how football players – and all athletes – can avoid injuries by taking some simple, preventative measures.
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
5 tips to bolster your immune system
Disease prevention is a good reason to eat right and be physically active. QC nutrition expert Jeni Tackett shares key ways to help boost immunity.
Success Stories
Quad City pilot soaring after 80-pound weight loss and two new knees
QC pilot, Michael Nightingale, of Orion, Illinois, is flying high at the Mt. Joy Airport, Davenport, after losing weight, prior to his successful double knee replacement surgery 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
Planning your next “micro-adventure”? Make it Albany Mounds!
Always looking for a new adventure, QC Outdoors blogger Wade Ellett shares a review of his most recent experience a the Albany Indian Mounds State Historic Site along the Great River Trail.
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
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
When it comes to weight training, you’re never too old to start.
LMQC Boomer Blogger Alan Sivell explains how he managed to overcome a lifetime of avoiding weight-training, but now finds himself in the gym lifting weight and enjoying it.
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
Spine surgery helps this grandpa zoom from “zero” to “hero”
Barnard Walker and his grandson, Quincy, plan to hit the trail in the late summer thanks to Barnard’s successful lumbar spine surgery performed by ORA Orthopedic’s Dr. Mohammed Hussain. The procedure addressed Barnard’s nerve compression and spinal deformity, relieving him of years of excruciating lower-back pain.
What Moves Me
A fan of the great outdoors
Meet ORA Orthopedic’s Dr. Joseph Martin in this “What Moves Me” profile.
QC Outdoors
Take a day trip to Dubuque!
Wade Ellett reports on a few wild, beautiful and remote alternatives to mannerly Quad-City area city and county parks!
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
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
The diet of Sisyphus
LMQC Boomer Blogger Alan Sivell shares the ups and downs of his diet and fitness journey – which, unfortunately, has included occasional stops at the fridge.
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
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
He’s paddling forward with his Boundary Waters buddies
Avid canoeist Russell Hoover, has returned to the Boundary Waters following shoulder surgery. He shares his story with Let’s Move Quad Cities.
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
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
Injured … or just Sore? Learn when to See Your Doctor.
Rich Fuller, Bettendorf, still hits the ground running after nearly 45 years! But the secret to yearly success is knowing the difference between muscle soreness and pain resulting from an injury. ORA Orthopedic’s Dr. Shawn Wynn explains.
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
A healthy European adventure
Traveling to Europe won’t stop LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, from sharing her thoughts and observations on how you can have a healthy adventure while on a holiday abroad.
Success Stories
Spine fusion restores strength, flexibility for QC yogi
Unable to extend her arm and in excruciating pain, this Moline woman’s strength, knowledge and fortitude after outpatient surgery saved her yoga career.
What Moves Me
JDC’s former “Chief Encourager and Promoter” on why she loves the John Deere Classic and the Quad Cities
Quad City Bank president and former John Deere Classic chair, Laura “Divot” Ekizian, talks about the importance of golf in her life … her nickname is “Divot” after all … and the role the JDC plays in making the Quad Cities a great place to live.
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
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
Common Summertime Injuries for Kids
It’s the time of year when everybody – especially kids – want to be outside and move. But sometimes being safe and being healthy can be a bit of a balancing act. ORA’s Dr. Michael Pyevitch explains.
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
Hydration 101: Keep your cool
According to LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, over-heating can happen here in the Quad Cities, drinking enough water keeps your body cool, aids in post-exercise recovery and can improve your mental function. Jeni provides some useful tips for staying hydrated and healthy this summer.
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
Peddling, balancing, living: QCBC’s Chuck Oestreich shares his love of biking
A living legend in the Quad City biking community, Chuck Oestreich tells us how he grew to love cycling, and how the QCBC is helping the sport grow in popularity.
QC Outdoors
Exploring Sunset Park
Let’s Move QC’s outdoor blogger, Teri Stickler and her fellow explorer, Kaia, spend a day exploring the sights and the shoreline at Rock Island’s Sunset Park and Marina.
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
Injured … or just sore? When should you see your doctor?
It’s important to know when it’s time to realize that your soreness may be a sign of an injury that needs the attention of a specialist.
Battle of the Bulge
Reflecting 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
Summer berries: juicy, delicious and good for you
Quad Citians love their berries, and can find them fresh at area farmers’ markets! Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, explains just how good berries can be for you.
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
Family and fly fishing is what moves ORA’s Dr. Edward Connolly
Meet ORA Orthopedic’s Dr. Edward Connolly in this “What Moves Me” profile and find out where he hooked that monster rainbow trout.
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
Let’s ride across Iowa!
Native Quad Citian, Gabe Lareau, will be journaling his way across the state of Iowa with fifty thousand of his new “closest friends” when he participates in RAGBRAI’s 50th ride. You can take the ride with Gabe and follow his adventure on Let’s Move Quad Cities.
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.