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Bell chatted with former Gov. Terry Branstad the day Waukee became a Home Base Iowa community.
He also assists with Cornerstone Church’s Hot Dog Ministry in Des Moines, which delivers hot dogs and snacks to homeless shelters and encampments. He supports the Single Parent Provision, leads socks and snacks drives for deployed members of the U.S. military, collects food and necessities for the homeless and low-income, opens his Thanksgiving table each year for those who are alone, and serves with local non-profits Garden Gate Ranch and Leading With Power. “I'm truly humbled by my recognition as Waukee’s Citizen of the Year,” said Bell. “I have a heart for helping others. I grew up with a mother who always reached out to help the less fortunate, even when her own circumstances were not good. A quote that comes to me in these trying times was written by Charles Dickens: ‘No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.’” Bell said he and his family found a safe, affordable community in moving to Waukee and that he loves all of the friendly people in town. “My family continues to thrive here, as do many people,” he said. “As Waukee becomes more diverse, we must embrace one another, love one another and respect one another.” A fan of famous quotes, he added Coretta Scott King’s words of wisdom: “The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.”
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The City of Waukee and the Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce collectively thank Reggie Bell for sharing his commitment to service, his smile and his compassion throughout Waukee and beyond. The Waukee Citizen of the Year program is a joint effort between the City of Waukee and the Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce to recognize Waukee residents for dedicated volunteer efforts that lead to making Waukee a great place in which to live, work, play and learn. The selection committee consists of Waukee’s mayor and representatives from the Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce, Waukee Area Christian Services and the Waukee Family YMCA.
Reggie Bell
PATRICK FORD, DPT, PT
Waukee Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy Lead Physical Therapist 515-630-4745
Patrick Ford is a Doctor of Physical Therapy for Kinetic Edge, located on the premises of Sportsplex West. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and health from Iowa State University and attended Creighton University to earn a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Patrick is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Orthopedic Resident who specializes in sports rehabilitation. With his depth of knowledge and experience, he is ready to help everyone from senior citizens to young athletes!
How to Safely Return to Sports and Exercise Post-Quarantine
As a physical therapist, one of the main injuries I see is often referred to as an “overuse injury.” Quite simply, this is when an individual uses a body region too much and without proper recovery. We frequently see this in those new to sports/fitness activities or those returning to those activities after long periods of inactivity.
Many of us are coming out of an extended period of inactivity due to COVID-19, and our bodies have lost some of their pre-quarantine fitness qualities. Even if you were able to keep up with some walking, running or bodyweight work, it’s likely that your overall fitness has decreased. It’s also possible that some of us have seen changes in our weight and are now motivated to get back into shape.
TO REDUCE YOUR RISK OF INJURY WHILE PURSUING YOUR FITNESS GOALS, KEEP THESE TIPS IN MIND WHEN RETURNING TO ACTIVITIES YOU HAVEN’T PERFORMED IN A WHILE:
• Decrease the frequency, duration and intensity of your exercise routines compared to what you were doing pre-quarantine • Slow your running pace, adding 1-2 minutes per mile • Decrease the amount of weight you lift by 30-50 percent • Reduce your weightlifting, cardio and running time by 30 percent or more • Limit your sports-specific workout to 30-40 minutes • Limit your weightlifting exercises to 2-3 exercises per muscle group, per session • Reduce your total weekly running miles by 30 percent • Run or lift no more than every other day • Lower your average heart rate (if using a heart rate monitor or smartwatch) • Get plenty of sleep, drink plenty of fluids, eat a balanced diet and reduce other day-to-day stressors • Find a physical therapist or strength coach for personally tailored programming
If you are currently avoiding activity due to an injury, have been recently injured, or get hurt in the future, be sure to call our clinic and set up a free injury screen. We will help you return to activity as soon as possible.
