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.
Honoring those injured or killed in cycling accidents.
From 6 – 7:30pm on Wednesday, May 18, you can ride with the QC Bicycle Club as they join the global “Ride of Silence” to raise awareness of bike and traffic safety issues.
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.
Honoring those injured or killed in cycling accidents.
From 6 – 7:30pm on Wednesday, May 18, you can ride with the QC Bicycle Club as they join the global “Ride of Silence” to raise awareness of bike and traffic safety issues.
Battle of the Bulge
Bettendorf biking’s got the (concrete) edge
Bettendorf has earned a reputation for being a bike-centric community in the QCA. And with good reason. Learn how Bettendorf’s “wide sidewalks” came to be … and what’s yet to come!
Eat Smart with Jeni
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.
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.
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!
What Moves Me
A fan of the great outdoors
Meet ORA Orthopedic’s Dr. Joseph Martin in this “What Moves Me” profile.
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!
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.
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
This biker’s tires and spirits are pumped!
Boomer blogger and avid cyclist, Alan Sivell, has his tires pumped about the progress made to-date on the bike path over the Mississippi that’s part of the new I-74 bridge. It’s going to be a great year to be on two wheels!
QC Outdoors
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.
Eat Smart with Jeni
Five ways to eat smart at a picnic.
Summer is filled with fun, outside activities and that means more outdoor meals. Picnics can be a great change of pace from an indoor meal, but beware of over-indulging. LMQC Nutrition Blogger, Jeni Tackett shares her five tips for surviving your next picnic.
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.
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.
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
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.
ORA Health Tips
Bike School Part 4: Ride-along alternatives for kids
Make sure your family enjoys a healthy, happy and safe bike experience by using the best ride-along options. ORA’s Dr. Andrew Bries and Rock Valley Physical Therapist Anna Perry walk you through the details.
Battle of the Bulge
Finally! A bridge to somewhere.
LMQC Boomer Blogger Alan Sivell takes a ride on the half-mile long trail along the west side of the I-74 bridge connecting the Iowa and Illinois riverfront trails.
Success Stories
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.
QC Outdoors
Spring arrives at Black Hawk State Historic Site in Rock Island
Take a walk on the wild side of Blackhawk Park with LMQC Outdoor Blogger, Teri Stickler and her four-legged companion, Kaia. Teri and Kaia check out the woodland wildflowers along the trails of one of the Quad Cities’ oldest parks.
Eat Smart with Jeni
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.”
What Moves Me
Boredom leads to new vocation for this QC outdoor enthusiast
Let’s Move Quad Cities’ former QC Outside blogger, Wade Ellett, 33, shares his path from an all-work-and-no-play lifestyle to a renewed commitment to adventure.
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
In Quad-City Gym Exile
Social distancing means no group exercising … or does it? The Professor reports.
ORA Health Tips
Bike School Part 3: Road safety and path etiquette
In segment three of the Bike School series from ORA Orthopedics and Rock Valley Physical Therapy, avid cyclists, Dr. Andrew Bries and Anna Perry share some tips on bike handling and rules to stay safe while on bike paths or on the streets.
QC Outdoors
Explore 3 primitive QC places!
Wade Ellett reports on a few wild, beautiful and remote alternatives to mannerly Quad-City area city and county parks!
Success Stories
OATS puts Augustana lacrosse coach back in the game
Augustana Women’s Lacrosse Coach, Randall Haeflinger, is back on the field after successful cartilage restoration therapy performed at ORA Orthopedics.
What Moves Me
QC Orthopedist’s 2nd office in the Colorado Rockies: “It’s a blast!”
ORA Orthopedics’ Dr. Thomas VonGillern is featured in this “What Moves Me” profile and shares his passions for snow skiing, carpentry and caring for his patients who often suffer from hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder pain.
Success Stories
Pulling out all the stops when it comes to celebrating Easter
Daniel McDannell, 73, has played the organ in nearly every church in our community. In 2021, while he was playing at St. Pius X Catholic Church, his thumb literally locked up, threatening his career as a keyboardist.
Eat Smart with Jeni
3 Temptations to Avoid for a Healthy Cinco de Mayo!
Eating healthier and staying within calorie goals while still enjoying some of your favorite local Mexican food is possible. You don’t have to leave the table on Cinco de Mayo feeling stuffed or even sick.
QC Outdoors
Adventuring near the QC: 3 great parks, nature hikes
We hit the trail and head to three spots just north of the Quad Cities with outdoor blogger Wade Ellett where we can take in some outstanding scenery and enjoy out-of-the-way parks filled with beautiful nature trails.
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
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.
Success Stories
Dry needling treats walkers, runners, and muscle pain sufferers
Hitting the pavement at any age can often cause inflammation in the Achilles tendon, plantar fasciitis in the foot, or other sources of foot and heel pain. Dry needling may help sufferers regain mobility.
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.
Eat Smart with Jeni
Eat smart on Cinco De Mayo with 5 tips for guilt-free QC Mexican dining!
Don’t let your next Mexican meal negate your work at the gym! Jeni shares strategies that she uses at favorite QC spots like Los Agaves in Moline.
Battle of the Bulge
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.
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
Bike School Part 2: Choosing and fitting the right bike
In the second part of our Bike School series, Rock Valley Physical Therapist Anna Perry visits a local bike shop to demonstrate how to evaluate and select the best bike for you.
QC Outdoors
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.
Battle of the Bulge
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.
Battle of the Bulge
This biker’s tires and spirits are pumped!
Boomer blogger and avid cyclist, Alan Sivell, has his tires pumped about the progress made to-date on the bike path over the Mississippi that’s part of the new I-74 bridge. It’s going to be a great year to be on two wheels!
Eat Smart with Jeni
Five ways to eat smart at a picnic.
Summer is filled with fun, outside activities and that means more outdoor meals. Picnics can be a great change of pace from an indoor meal, but beware of over-indulging. LMQC Nutrition Blogger, Jeni Tackett shares her five tips for surviving your next picnic.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
Battle of the Bulge
Finally! A bridge to somewhere.
LMQC Boomer Blogger Alan Sivell takes a ride on the half-mile long trail along the west side of the I-74 bridge connecting the Iowa and Illinois riverfront trails.
Eat Smart with Jeni
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.”
Success Stories
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.
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
Spring arrives at Black Hawk State Historic Site in Rock Island
Take a walk on the wild side of Blackhawk Park with LMQC Outdoor Blogger, Teri Stickler and her four-legged companion, Kaia. Teri and Kaia check out the woodland wildflowers along the trails of one of the Quad Cities’ oldest 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.
ORA Health Tips
Bike School Part 4: Ride-along alternatives for kids
Make sure your family enjoys a healthy, happy and safe bike experience by using the best ride-along options. ORA’s Dr. Andrew Bries and Rock Valley Physical Therapist Anna Perry walk you through the details.
Battle of the Bulge
In Quad-City Gym Exile
Social distancing means no group exercising … or does it? The Professor reports.
Eat Smart with Jeni
3 Temptations to Avoid for a Healthy Cinco de Mayo!
Eating healthier and staying within calorie goals while still enjoying some of your favorite local Mexican food is possible. You don’t have to leave the table on Cinco de Mayo feeling stuffed or even sick.
Success Stories
OATS puts Augustana lacrosse coach back in the game
Augustana Women’s Lacrosse Coach, Randall Haeflinger, is back on the field after successful cartilage restoration therapy performed at ORA Orthopedics.
What Moves Me
Boredom leads to new vocation for this QC outdoor enthusiast
Let’s Move Quad Cities’ former QC Outside blogger, Wade Ellett, 33, shares his path from an all-work-and-no-play lifestyle to a renewed commitment to adventure.
QC Outdoors
Explore 3 primitive QC places!
Wade Ellett reports on a few wild, beautiful and remote alternatives to mannerly Quad-City area city and county 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
Bike School Part 3: Road safety and path etiquette
In segment three of the Bike School series from ORA Orthopedics and Rock Valley Physical Therapy, avid cyclists, Dr. Andrew Bries and Anna Perry share some tips on bike handling and rules to stay safe while on bike paths or on the streets.
Battle of the Bulge
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.
Eat Smart with Jeni
Eat smart on Cinco De Mayo with 5 tips for guilt-free QC Mexican dining!
Don’t let your next Mexican meal negate your work at the gym! Jeni shares strategies that she uses at favorite QC spots like Los Agaves in Moline.
Success Stories
Pulling out all the stops when it comes to celebrating Easter
Daniel McDannell, 73, has played the organ in nearly every church in our community. In 2021, while he was playing at St. Pius X Catholic Church, his thumb literally locked up, threatening his career as a keyboardist.
What Moves Me
QC Orthopedist’s 2nd office in the Colorado Rockies: “It’s a blast!”
ORA Orthopedics’ Dr. Thomas VonGillern is featured in this “What Moves Me” profile and shares his passions for snow skiing, carpentry and caring for his patients who often suffer from hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder pain.
QC Outdoors
Adventuring near the QC: 3 great parks, nature hikes
We hit the trail and head to three spots just north of the Quad Cities with outdoor blogger Wade Ellett where we can take in some outstanding scenery and enjoy out-of-the-way parks filled with beautiful nature trails.
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
Bike School Part 2: Choosing and fitting the right bike
In the second part of our Bike School series, Rock Valley Physical Therapist Anna Perry visits a local bike shop to demonstrate how to evaluate and select the best bike for you.
Battle of the Bulge
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.
Eat Smart with Jeni
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!
Success Stories
Dry needling treats walkers, runners, and muscle pain sufferers
Hitting the pavement at any age can often cause inflammation in the Achilles tendon, plantar fasciitis in the foot, or other sources of foot and heel pain. Dry needling may help sufferers regain mobility.
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
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.
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
Bike School Part 1: Cycling for life
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.
Battle of the Bulge
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.
Eat Smart with Jeni
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.
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
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.
QC Outdoors
Exploring the trails of Palisades-Kepler State Park
LMQC’s outdoor blogger, Teri Stickler, and Kaia, her loyal trail buddy, take to the trails near Mt. Vernon, Iowa, as they explore the wilderness on the banks of the Cedar River known as Palisades-Kepler State Park.
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
New procedure for chronic deep groin pain
Travis Krayenhagen underwent successful hip arthroscopy during his career with the Quad City Assumption Knights football team.
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
Bustin’ diet myths about carbs, fruits and gluten
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, busts the ten of the most common diet and nutrition myths to help you focus in on how to select and eat healthy foods without going crazy.
Success Stories
New PRP therapy uses a patient’s plasma to heal muscle injuries and reduce arthritic pain
Rich Fuller of Bettendorf was a track and cross-country athlete for Davenport Central and Iowa Hawkeyes back in the day. He still gets in 18-25 miles a week thanks to a non-surgical, plasma therapy offered by ORA Orthopedics.
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…
QC Outdoors
Where to get away from it all (for an hour)
We hit the trail and head to three spots just north of the Quad Cities with outdoor blogger Wade Ellett where we can take in some outstanding scenery and enjoy out-of-the-way parks filled with beautiful nature trails.
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
ORA surgeon: Lose weight to boost health before surgery
According to ORA Orthopedics’ Dr. Joseph Martin, extra weight may be contributing to your arthritis and keeping your recovery from surgery from taking off.
Battle of the Bulge
A full-body workout helps keep things fit and focused between the ears.
LMQC Boomer Blogger Alan Sivell explains why working out not only builds muscle, it can help keep you mentally sharp, too.
Eat Smart with Jeni
Enhance your health with Turmeric
This amazing spice contains curcumin, which is credited with multiple health benefits. Jenni explains why you should spice up your diet with Tumeric.
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
Service and sacrifice – QC veteran shares his journey
Meet ORA Orthopedics’ PA, Bradi Kipper in this “What Moves Me” profile and read his story about his military service (as a captain in the Illinois Army National Guard) and joys of helping patients back home.
QC Outdoors
Staying warm on late winter walks … it’s a Samoyed thing.
LMQC’s outdoor blogger, Teri Stickler, and her faithful companion, Kaia, often spend hours outside on trails during the winter months. For Kaia, it’s no problem – after all, she’s a Samoyed. But Teri stays warm in a rather unique way.
Get Fit
Fit and fab after fifty – improving strength, endurance, flexibility and balance
Quad City pickleball players, like retired Deere executive and Augustana basketball alum, James Van De Casteele, enjoy the sport because it keeps them in great shape!
ORA Health Tips
Injured … or just sore? Learn when to 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.