Marcia Lense

1 month ago | kwqc.com | Marcia Lense

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Golf may seem like a gentler sport, but if not done right, it can cause injuries. Carter Bernier, a physical therapist with MercyOne Genesis. He is a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and a Titleist Performance Institute Certified Golf Specialist. He says golf requires a lot of movement, but most of the injuries he treats include the back and lower spine.

2 months ago | kwqc.com | Marcia Lense

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Hammond-Henry Hospital in Geneseo is one of the few hospitals in the State of Illinois to offer chiropractic care. Owen McConnell is a Doctor of Chiropractic and a certified athletic trainer. He typically treats injuries and pain in the neck, spine, and other parts of the body. He says the advantage of working within a hospital is that he can refer patients to the pain management department, or other specialties for treatment.

Jun 27, 2024 | kwqc.com | Marcia Lense

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Summer is the perfect time to schedule back to school eye exams. Children often don’t realize they have vision problems, yet without good vision, a child’s ability to learn about the world becomes more difficult. Vision problems affect one in 10 preschoolers and one in five school age children. As children grow, their eyes change quickly. Careful attention to a child’s eye health can help catch problems early, while their eyes are still developing.

May 2, 2024 | kwqc.com | Marcia Lense

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -If you’ve ever felt faint or suddenly dizzy, you know the experience can be alarming. For some, such episodes can happen frequently and come on without warning. While people should first see their doctor to help determine the cause of dizziness, one option to consider is physical therapy. Chris Poston with Genesis Physical therapy says they are trained to treat several kinds of dizziness disorders. You can call Genesis Physical Therapy for more information 563-421-0800

Apr 25, 2024 | kwqc.com | Marcia Lense

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Immunotherapy is more commonly used as an option for treating patients with cancer, but the treatments can come with side effects that impact quality of life. The immune system can be used to attack cancer cells, but can also attack the body’s tissue. Up to 40-percent of people treated with immunotherapy will develop an autoimmune disease. Dr. Bill Langley explains the treatment, and most common side effects. Copyright 2024 KWQC. All rights reserved.