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.
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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.
Sign Up Now for the YMCA Turkey Trot!
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.
Eart 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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
QC Outdoors
Off your beaten path: 3 nearby QC parks
Bettendorf, Davenport and Rock Island all have great hidden parks, just waiting to be discovered. Wade Ellett previews them here, for your next nearby outdoor adventure!
Eart 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.
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!
What Moves Me
A fan of the great outdoors
Meet ORA Orthopedic’s Dr. Joseph Martin in this “What Moves Me” profile.
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.
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.
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.
Battle of the Bulge
How to survive Halloween treats – a trick that really works!
Mr. Pumpkinhead (LMQC Boomer Blogger Alan Sivell) explains the problems with all fall holidays – and especially Halloween – start and end with something sweet.
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
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!
Eart 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.
What Moves Me
QC ORA surgeon looks forward to snowcover!
QC orthopedic surgeon Dr. Joe Martin shares his passion for cross-country skiing and says the sport is a challenging calorie burner, yet low impact for knees and joints.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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…
Success Stories
Robotic surgery is a horse of a different color.
Laura Byers, Erie, IL, is looking forward to a summer riding Cash, one of three horses she owns at her farmette, following successful robotic-assisted total knee replacement surgery.
Eart 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.
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
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.
Battle of the Bulge
Losing weight after sixty can be a slow burn
Boomer Blogger Alan Sivell explains why 60 isn’t the new 40 and why it gets harder to lose weight when you blame your metabolism for not burning up all those calories.
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.
Eart 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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
QC Outdoors
Off your beaten path: 3 nearby QC parks
Bettendorf, Davenport and Rock Island all have great hidden parks, just waiting to be discovered. Wade Ellett previews them here, for your next nearby outdoor adventure!
Eart 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.
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!
What Moves Me
A fan of the great outdoors
Meet ORA Orthopedic’s Dr. Joseph Martin in this “What Moves Me” profile.
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.
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.
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.
Battle of the Bulge
How to survive Halloween treats – a trick that really works!
Mr. Pumpkinhead (LMQC Boomer Blogger Alan Sivell) explains the problems with all fall holidays – and especially Halloween – start and end with something sweet.
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
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!
Eart 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.
What Moves Me
QC ORA surgeon looks forward to snowcover!
QC orthopedic surgeon Dr. Joe Martin shares his passion for cross-country skiing and says the sport is a challenging calorie burner, yet low impact for knees and joints.