Community Wellness & Sports Performance

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Senior Strong

The physical and occupational therapists at SMCH identified a common thread of strength and balance loss with our older patients receiving therapy services over the years. Many of these patients found themselves in a cycle of coming in for therapy due to weakness or a recent fall, improving, and then declining once therapy ended due to reduced activity again. To assist our community members in maintaining strength, balance, and active lifestyles outside of therapy, Senior Strong was developed by Kay Crabb, Functional Aging Exercise Specialist and physical therapist.

Senior Strong is offered in an 8-week group session format for a total of 16 classes. Sessions take place in the new SMCH Fitness Center. Senior Strong runs throughout the year, so check with the Rehab Services Department to see when the next class is scheduled to begin. Call (712) 464-4244.

Power and Performance

The SMCH athletic trainers and sports physical therapists have teamed up to design sports performance programs geared towards improving performance and preventing injuries for our student athletes.  

• Individual and small group sessions are offered seasonally. These sessions are geared towards the individual athlete’s performance goals and specific physical needs. 
• Team Power is a “train the trainer”-style program geared towards school and club teams who want to power up their performance and reduce team injuries.  Our sports professionals work with the coaches to design a power program specific to the goals and needs of their athletes.  After the power program is created, our professionals train the team staff to be able to safely execute it with their athletes. Program updates and training is offered periodically by our sports professionals to ensure the team needs are met and the program remains fresh. Team Power is a dynamic program that does not rely on extensive weight equipment to provide results making it ideal for teams who have space limitations or practice in multiple locations.

South Central Calhoun School District:
The Rehabilitation Services Department at SMCH partners with the SCC school district to provide access to preventative and injury screening services to area student athletes to keep them in the game. Each year, we are proud to offer the following community services to the SCC district:

o   Concussion baseline testing via ImPACT computer testing for student athletes
o   Sideline athletic training services for high injury risk sports
o   Onsite injury screening clinic at the high school and middle school

Calhoun County Public Health:
Our SMCH therapists instruct education sessions for Calhoun County Public Health’s Matter of Balance program to support our area seniors. Promoting activity and healthy lifestyles is a priority of both organizations which has resulted in a long-term partnership.

Elderbridge Agency on Aging:
Our SMCH physical therapist, Kay Crabb, has instructed fitness/education sessions for the Elderbridge Agency’s Stepping On program to support our area seniors in engaging in safe and active lifestyles.

Meet Our Staff

	Jill Birks, PT, MSPT, ATC, CMYK 505 E. Lake Street, Rockwell City, IA 50579 Phone:(712) 297-5016 Education: • Master of Science, Physical Therapy, Des Moines University, 1992 • Bachelor of Science, Biology & Athletic Training, Buena Vista University, 1990 Specialized Interests & Training • Graston technique • Manual therapy technique • Orthopedics • Sports injuries • Concussion management • Certified Myokinesthetic Practitioner Personal Information and Interests: • Biking, hiking and golfing • Watching family compete as coaches and athletes Community Involvement: • Elderbridge and Matter of Balance Instructor • Sideline PT and ATC for South Central Calhoun Community School (SCC) • Baseline ImPACT concussion testing program manager for SCC
	Kay Crabb, PT, MSPT 1301 W. Main Street, Lake City, IA 51449 Phone:(712) 464-4244 Education: • Master of Science in Physical Therapy, Des Moines University, 1994 • Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Iowa State University, 1988 Specialized Interests & Training • Aquatic therapy • Balance problems • Corporate health and wellness • Craniosacral therapy • Dizziness and vertigo • Functional aging exercise specialist • Graston technique • Hippotherapy • Home based therapy • Musculoskeletal and joint pain • Manual therapy technique • Orthopedics • Senior Strong instructor Personal Information and Interests: • Avid cyclist and RAGBRAI participant, including century rides • High School and AAU volleyball coach • Iowa State Cyclone Alumni and Athletics Enthusiast • Spending time with husband and two wonderful sons Community Involvement: • Iowa Physical Therapy Association Member • American Physical Therapy Association Member • East Sac County Youth Soccer Coach • Elderbridge and Matter of Balance Instructor
	Luke Larson, PT, DPT 1301 W. Main Street, Lake City, IA 51449 Phone: (712) 464-4244 Education: • Doctor of Physical Therapy, Des Moines University, May 2016 • Bachelor of Science, Human Physiology, The University of Iowa, May 2013 Specialized Interests & Training • Dizziness and vertigo • Functional dry needling • Graston technique • Manual therapy including joint manipulation • Work-related injuries • Neuropain science • Orthopedics • Sports injuries and performance Personal Information and Interests: • Golfing, working out • Spending time with family and friends Community Involvement: • Iowa Physical Therapy Association Member • American Physical Therapy Association Member • Safety educator for Calhoun County workers • Elderbridge and Matter of Balance Instructor • Central Church Connect Team Member
	Branden Roberts, PT, DPT 1301 W. Main Street, Lake City, IA 51449 Phone:(712) 464-4244 Education: • Doctor of Physical Therapy, Des Moines University, Valedictorian, May 2016 • Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science, University of Northern Iowa, May 2013 Specialized Interests & Training Evidence-based practice with a wholistic perspective      o Functional dry needling      o Graston technique      o Manual therapy including joint manipulation      o Myofascial release      o Neurological disorders      o Neuropain science      o Orthopedics      o Sports injuries and performance Personal Information and Interests: • Kayaking, hunting, running, biking and weight lifting • Spending time with family and friends Community Involvement: • Iowa Physical Therapy Association Delegate and Member • American Physical Therapy Association Member • South Central Calhoun School Injury Clinic Therapist
	Jaclyn Warehime, PT, DPT 505 E. Lake Street, Rockwell City, IA 50579 Phone:(712) 297-5016 Education: • Doctor of Physical Therapy, Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences, May 2020 • Bachelor of Arts, Biology, Wartburg College, May 2017 Specialized Interests & Training Treating patients based on their goals and the best available evidence in order to return patients to the activities they love. Special interest in the following areas:      o Therapeutic exercise      o Pain neuroscience education      o Orthopedic conditions      o Sports injuries and performance      o Running-related injuries Personal Information and Interests: • Running, biking, hiking, & camping • Cooking • Traveling Community Involvement: • American Physical Therapy Association Member • South Central Calhoun Middle School Injury Clinic Therapist