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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!

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 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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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 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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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Spotting scoliosis in your child

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.

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Sitting all day? For your health, get up!

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.

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Battle of the Bulge
Broccoli, the new white meat

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.

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QC Outdoors
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Enhance your health with turmeric

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.

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How to prevent a fall season of injuries

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.

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Successful surgery is par for the course

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.

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Fall for beans this fall

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.

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Spine surgery helps this grandpa zoom from “zero” to “hero”

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.

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RAGBRAI DAY 4 and 5 – Beating the heat (before it beats you)

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.

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Going toe-to-toe with painful bunions

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.

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The diet of Sisyphus

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.

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Battle of the Bulge
Battle of the Bulge
Broccoli, the new white meat

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.

read more
Eat Smart with Jeni
Enhance your health with turmeric

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.

read more
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What Moves Me
QC Outdoors
Get Fit
ORA Health Tips
Battle of the Bulge
Eat Smart with Jeni
Fall for beans this fall

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.

read more
Success Stories
Successful surgery is par for the course

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.

read more
What Moves Me
QC Outdoors
Get Fit
ORA Health Tips
How to prevent a fall season of injuries

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.

read more
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RAGBRAI DAY 4 and 5 – Beating the heat (before it beats you)

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.

read more
ORA Health Tips
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Spine surgery helps this grandpa zoom from “zero” to “hero”

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.

read more
What Moves Me
QC Outdoors
Get Fit
ORA Health Tips
Battle of the Bulge
The diet of Sisyphus

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.

read more
Eat Smart with Jeni
Packing a lunch with food allergies in mind.

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.

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Going toe-to-toe with painful bunions

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.

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What Moves Me
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A healthy European adventure

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.

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RAGBRAI Day 1 – Greetings from Storm Lake, Iowa!

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.

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Common Summertime Injuries for Kids

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.

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Hydration 101: Keep your cool

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.

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Exploring Sunset Park

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.

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A historic hike through the Quad Cities

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.

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Let’s ride across Iowa!

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.

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