Now Hiring: Clinical Department Manager

This position serves as the manager for all clinical functions at COSM. The position will be responsible for ensuring efficiency in clinical operations, work flow and attention to detail in organizing, planning and completion of day to day operations for all COSM Clinic and ancillary locations. The position will be the primary day to day contact for COSM physicians and clinical staff in the clinical operations of all clinics.

Ganglion Cysts: Symptoms and Treatment

If you notice a lump on your hand or wrist, you may have a ganglion cyst. Ganglion cysts may feel firm or spongy. They vary in size – it’s common to have one large cyst or multiple smaller ones. The fluid-filled cysts can quickly appear, disappear and change size. Read more…

[Infographic] Common Foot Conditions Causing Foot Pain

Foot pain affects nearly 42% of adults – in the arch area of the foot, the big toe and bottom of the heel. If foot pain is getting in the way or your daily life, maybe one of these common foot conditions is to blame. Read more…

Sports Injuries: Prevention and Treatment

It’s the beginning of fall sports season, and student-athletes are hard at work prepping for the weeks and months ahead. Unfortunately, this also means an increased risk of sports injuries. Read more…

How Chiropractors and Orthopaedic Physicians Work Together

Do you go to a chiropractor? If so, you’re not alone. Many Iowans see chiropractors for a variety of musculoskeletal issues. Both chiropractors and orthopaedic physicians have the same goal — to help patients minimize or eliminate pain and improve their quality of life. Read more…

Beat the Heat (and Your Joint Pain) This Summer

Think those summer thunderstorms are to blame for your joint pain flare-ups? While many people do notice increased aches and pains on rainy days, additional research now points to hot temperatures and high humidity levels as the real culprit. Read more…

Foot Health Warning Signs

Feet are something most of us take for granted. But once we have a foot problem, we realize just how critical our feet are to our overall health. Foot problems can prevent us from getting things done around the house, exercising, working and just enjoying life. Read more…

Are You a Weekend Warrior?

Every spring and summer, doctors see a jump in the number of musculoskeletal injuries and even cardiac cases. It’s usually people who haven’t been very active all winter and then jump right into sports or exercise programs without giving their bodies a chance to adjust. Read more…

Sports Injuries in Children & Teens

More and more kids today participate in competitive sports leagues. These leagues can be great for helping kids exercise, learn the value of hard work and socialize with friends. However, competitive leagues can also result in kids focusing specifically on just one sport year-round. Read more…

4 Things to Consider for Health Insurance Planning

Health insurance can be overwhelming. With high-deductible plans, copays, networks and more, it can be hard to keep track of everything. As you plan for next year’s healthcare benefits, keep these four things in mind. Read more…

How To Prevent and Treat Ankle Injuries

Did you know that ankle strains and sprains are the most common fall sports injury? It’s not surprising, really. After all, no matter what sport you’re playing, you almost always concentrate on something besides your feet. Read more…

Do you have bunions?

Do you have a bump on the side of your foot? Does that bump make it painful to walk in just about any kind of shoe? If so, you may have a bunion. When you have a bunion, your weight rests on it with every step. That pressure is the reason for the pain. Read … Continue reading Do you have bunions?

Dr. Lee Publishes Book on Foot/Ankle Surgery Complications

There are dozens of academic books on foot and ankle surgery. But only one focuses solely on complications that can arise after these surgeries. “Complications in Foot and Ankle Surgery,” published by Des Moines podiatric foot and ankle surgeon Dr. Michael Lee, was created to help surgeons manage the effects of these complications. Read More…

Back in the game(s) – One patient’s experience with outpatient knee replacement surgery

Troy Graer was tired of the pain. “Every day was a bad knee day,” he says. “I’d been having knee pain for the last four or five years. But the last year was the worst.” His x-rays showed that both knees were bone-on-bone. Not surprisingly, cortisone shots didn’t do much to lessen the pain. Read … Continue reading Back in the game(s) – One patient’s experience with outpatient knee replacement surgery

Considering knee replacement? Outpatient surgery may be an option.

Knee replacement is a major operation and usually requires at least one night in the hospital. Now there’s an alternative. Outpatient knee surgery is usually done in a surgery center. Patients get to go home the same day of the surgery — usually without any time at all in the hospital. Read More…

Robotics-Assisted Partial Knee Replacement

If you’ve considered knee surgery but have been putting it off, you’ll want to read this. Studies show that close to 50% of people will develop osteoarthritis, a degenerative bone disease that can cause knee cartilage to break down. Delaying treatment can cause more damage and more pain — and it can eventually reduce your … Continue reading Robotics-Assisted Partial Knee Replacement

What is Tennis Elbow?

Tennis elbow happens when you overload or put continuous pressure on your elbow. Pain usually occurs on the outside of your arm, where your forearm meets your elbow (although it can also spread into your forearm or wrist). Read More…

Have you heard of Mommy Wrist?

New parents who repeatedly lift their babies under their arms may experience a condition commonly called Mother’s Wrist,  caused by pointing the thumbs up and wrapping the other fingers around the back of the baby, which results in inflammation of the tendons below the thumbs. Read More…

What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and what can I do to prevent it?

What is carpal tunnel syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that affects 3-6% of adults in America. It is characterized by numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand and arm. Read more…

Muscle Pain, Numbness, Tingling or Weakness? An EMG May Help.

Four Easy Ways for Runners to Eat Clean

Food for thought; how good nutrition can help your joints

The New Performance Enhancer in High School Sports? Nutrition

Best Ways To Recognize And Treat An Ankle Fracture

New pain relief technique for ACL knee surgery preserves muscle strength

The Consequences of Weight Gain for Arthritis

Step Away From The Exercise Plateau

Alter-G Anti-Gravity Training – My First Hand Experience

All About Meniscus Tears

Running. Back to Basics. Base Building.

Shoulder Pain and Common Shoulder Problems

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