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Kari Smith, DPT

Professor Physical Therapy, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences
From West Des Moines
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DMU Clinic Expands Power Your Life Symposium With Afternoon Session Jan. 23

Des Moines University Clinic is expanding its upcoming Power Your Life: A Health and Wellness Symposium on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2027, adding an afternoon session with more expert-led discussions about women's health and well-being. Returning for its thi...

November, 13 2026 - Verified by Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences
Make Time for You: DMU Clinic's "Power Your Life" Symposium Returns Jan. 23

Between careers, families and everyday responsibilities, finding time to focus on personal health can be a challenge. Des Moines University Clinic invites women of all ages - and anyone who supports them - to make their well-being a priority at Power Y...

November, 02 2026 - Verified by Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences
Jenilee Foster Joins Des Moines University Clinic - Physical Therapy

Jenilee Foster, PT, DPT, MHA, has joined the providers at Des Moines University Clinic - Physical Therapy. Foster brings a wealth of experience to the clinic, located at 3200 Grand Ave. at the DMU32 Health and Business Complex in Des Moines. Foster's ...

June, 18 2026 - Verified by Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences
Ryan Enerson Joins DMU Clinic - Physical Therapy

Ryan Enerson, PT, DPT, has joined the providers at the Des Moines University Clinic - Physical Therapy. Enerson will practice at the Des Moines University Clinic in the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex at 6500 Grand Ave., West Des Moines. Enerson ea...

April, 01 2026 - Verified by Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences
New Research Shows Collaborative Care for Plantar Heel Pain Leads to Long-Term Savings and Better Outcomes

A multi-year study led by Shane McClinton, P.T., D.P.T., Ph.D., shows that combining physical therapy with standard podiatry care for plantar heel pain improves patients' quality of life while also cutting long-term health care costs. McClinton is a ph...

November, 17 2025 - Verified by Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences
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