Ability Physical Therapy

Ability Physical Therapy is committed to enabling patients to overcome common health issues by providing compassionate care and exceptional service. At its core, the team is guided by the mission to help people and improve their lives.

Clients often seek a better, faster healthcare diagnosis and access to specialist consultants that they cannot get from the federal healthcare system, or at least not at speed. As a private practice with no ties to larger healthcare organizations, Ability stands out due to its exceptional service and outstanding results. The physical therapists, massage therapists, athletic trainers, and personal trainers on the team provide patients with quality care faster and more cost-effectively.

They also receive comprehensive treatment packages with discounted private pay options at Ability’s five key locations in Iowa. Almost every patient who approaches the company is referred by a satisfied client, which is a testament to the level of care the team provides.

Patient care at Ability starts with a physical therapist deep-diving into a patient’s medical history to determine the source of their pain and lack of flexibility, motion, balance, or strength. Once deficits are identified, these findings are communicated with the patient, and a personalized plan is devised based on their recovery goals, which vary for each client. It could be an athlete aspiring to return to the field quickly or a retiree hoping to live independently in their home. At Ability, all patient goals are equally important.

“The in-depth evaluation is a critical component. Our physical therapists are skilled at evaluating musculoskeletal and neurologic deficits. Once they identify the source of those deficits, a plan is formulated to address them,” says Michael Reiling, CEO of Ability Physical Therapy.

Therapists use different care modalities to expedite recovery and offer pain relief, including exercise for strength and flexibility, manual techniques, electrical stimulation, massage therapy, expert nutritional support, and even dry needling.

Reiling is an athletic trainer and a physical therapist himself. At Ability, he sees many athletes with common injuries, such as injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the center of the knee. Following surgery, these athletes come to Ability to go through their rehabilitation process. This provides the team with the rewarding opportunity of helping them achieve their optimal physical function and return to the field as quickly as possible.

Caring for older patients is just as rewarding and often more challenging than treating an athlete with a better healing capacity. Ability Physical Therapy takes great satisfaction in assisting these patients suffering from conditions like advanced arthritis and limited mobility to get back to activities they have been unable to perform for years.

Ability’s service provision goes beyond that of other healthcare providers. Clients can benefit from 24-hour fitness centers (Elite Fitness) with the best-in-class fitness equipment and qualified personal trainers. Fitness classes for seniors and special needs populations are available, too.

Ability also supports a group of athletes who participate in the Special Olympics, giving them the space and expertise to reach their maximum potential. Athletic trainers and strength and conditioning specialists also visit schools to offer training on proper lifting techniques and strength development.

Backed by highly qualified and licensed teams who genuinely care for their patients and a comprehensive range of pre-operative or postoperative treatments, Ability Physical Therapy will continue to make a difference in people’s lives.