Wellness

Functional Movement Screen

Purpose
The Functional Movement Screen helps prevent injuries and enhance performance by identifying faulty movement patterns that increase injury risk. Each participant receives a personalized corrective exercise plan based on their results.

What to Expect

• Visit 1: Goal discussion, injury history review, and completion of seven movement tests assessing mobility and stability

• Visit 2: Instruction in individualized corrective exercises

• Visit 3: Four-week follow-up to assess progress and adjust exercises as needed

Who It’s For
Designed for active individuals looking to improve performance and reduce injury risk. The FMS is appropriate for athletes and community members of all ages and competition levels.
This screen is not intended for individuals with current injuries. Those needing injury evaluation or treatment should consider traditional physical therapy.

Location
Waverly Clinic
Please wear comfortable athletic clothing that allows full movement.

Cost
$165 — includes three 40-minute visits

Availability
By appointment only, Monday–Friday

Our Athletic Trainers
Taylor Physical Therapy’s athletic trainers are specially trained in the Functional Movement Screen and are dedicated to helping you move better, perform better, and stay injury-free.

Schedule Your Appointment
Call Taylor Physical Therapy at Waverly Health Center: 319-352-5644

The Runner's Clinic

Purpose
The Runner’s Clinic offers a comprehensive, individualized approach to improving running performance and reducing injury risk.

What’s Included

• Functional movement screening

• Lower extremity strength and flexibility assessment

• Video gait analysis

• Corrective exercises to address imbalances and improve power and endurance

• Gait retraining for improved efficiency and form

• Shoe, training, and nutrition recommendations

Who It’s For
Ideal for non-injured or previously injured runners, from beginners to elite athletes.
Currently injured runners may benefit from traditional physical therapy and can still request care from our running specialist.

Location
Taylor Physical Therapy – Waverly Health Center
Please bring running shoes and appropriate attire.

Cost
$165 for two 45–60 minute sessions

Availability
By appointment on weekdays and select Saturday mornings

Your Therapist
Jennifer Burke, PT, is a University of Iowa graduate with extensive experience treating running-related conditions. An accomplished runner and triathlete, she brings both clinical expertise and personal experience to help runners perform their best.

Schedule Your Appointment
Call Taylor Physical Therapy at 319-352-5644

Sports Medicine: Bridging The Gap

Taylor Physical Therapy recognizes that there is a transition period between formal physical therapy and the ability for the athlete to return to participation in their full capacity. As healthcare professionals who specialize in sports medicine, we offer our services to bridge this gap and help the athlete feel physically and mentally confident in returning to sports at their highest level of function after discharge from therapy.

Who is the Program For: Any athlete who has graduated from physical therapy and:

• Would benefit from one-on-one guidance to bridge the gap between formal therapy and return to sport
• Needs a resource to progress a home exercise program
• Desires a maintenance program for the progress made during physical therapy

*This program also provides supplemental therapy for when the athlete's therapy visits are limited by insurance.

What does this program offer:

• One-on-one instruction by a sports medicine health care professional 
• A goal-orientated and sport specific plan of care to meet the athlete's physical and mental needs to return to sport safely
• Exercise prescription for injury prevention as well as strengthening and flexibility maintenance programs

Call Taylor Physical Therapy at Waverly Health Center to learn more about scheduling and associated costs. 319-352-5644

BeneFIT

At Taylor Physical Therapy, we recognize that there is a need for a medically-oriented, post-therapy wellness program. As health care professionals, we want the patient to continue to be successful even after their formal therapy is complete. Our post-therapy BeneFIT program will allow the patient to continue to reach their goals.

Who is the program for: Anyone who has completed a formal physical therapy program and:

• Would benefit from one-on-one exercise guidance
• Needs a resource to progress a home exercise program
• Desires a maintenance program for the progress made during physical therapy

*This program can also provide supplemental therapy for when the athlete's therapy visits are limited by insurance.

What does the program offer: 

• One-on-one instruction by a sports medicine health care professional
• A goal-oriented plan of care "Taylored" to meet individual needs
• The time, space, and equipment to keep moving
• Exercise prescription to improve the ability to complete activities of daily living

Call Taylor Physical Therapy at Waverly Health Center to learn more about scheduling and associated costs. 319-352-5644

Post-Therapy Aquatic Wellness Program

Taylor Physical Therapy is excited to offer a cost-conscious, post-therapy, aquatic program to keep you moving! The Post-Therapy Aquatic Wellness Program is medically supervised and can help maintain or build on the progress you made during physical therapy!

• Sessions are by appointment only
• Sessions are led by a healthcare professional with a 1:4 instructor to participant ratio
• An individualized plan of care is developed for maintenance or progression as outlined by the previous treating therapist

This program is held at the Waverly Health Center pool on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

Terms and Conditions: This is a post-therapy wellness program, meaning recent completion of physical and aquatic therapy at Taylor Physical Therapy is required.

How to Register: During therapy or after discharge from Taylor Physical Therapy, discuss a referral to this program with your therapist.