Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
Recovery from joint replacement, fracture repair, or spinal surgery requires a careful, phased approach. We coordinate with your surgeon and guide you through each stage safely.
West Des Moines Physical Therapy
Your recovery shouldn't start from scratch — it should start with a plan that fits your life.
Central Rehabilitation delivers one-on-one physical therapy in West Des Moines, Iowa. No assembly-line appointments. Just a licensed therapist, a real treatment plan, and the time to actually get better.
Accepting new patients
Most major insurances accepted
Conveniently located at 950 Office Park Rd
About Us
A different kind of rehab clinic
Central Rehabilitation was founded on a simple belief: recovery works best when it's personal. In a system that often treats patients like numbers, we've built a practice around the opposite — knowing your history, understanding your goals, and adjusting your plan as you progress.
Based in West Des Moines, we serve patients recovering from surgery, managing chronic pain, returning to sport, or simply trying to move without limitation. Every treatment plan is built around you, not a protocol.
100%
One-on-one sessions
Custom
Treatment plans
IA
Licensed therapists
Services
Comprehensive rehabilitation, tailored to your condition
We treat a range of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. If you're not sure whether we can help, call us — we'd rather discuss it than turn you away.
Back & Neck Pain
Whether it's a herniated disc, sciatica, or chronic tension, targeted exercise and manual therapy can reduce pain and restore function without unnecessary procedures.
Sports Injury Recovery
From ACL repairs to rotator cuff tears and everything in between, we help athletes — recreational and competitive — return to their sport stronger and more resilient.
Balance & Fall Prevention
Balance disorders and fall risk are serious, especially as we age. Our vestibular and proprioceptive training programs build stability and confidence in everyday movement.
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Fractures, sprains, strains, and post-operative conditions all benefit from structured rehab. We restore range of motion, build strength, and prevent re-injury.
Neurological Rehabilitation
Stroke, Parkinson's, MS, and other neurological conditions affect movement in complex ways. Our therapists are trained in neuro-rehab techniques that support real functional gains.
Our Approach
The process, from first call to full recovery
01
Initial Consultation
You'll meet your therapist for a comprehensive evaluation — medical history, movement assessment, and a discussion of your goals. This shapes everything that follows.
02
Custom Treatment Plan
No cookie-cutter programs. Your plan is built around your diagnosis, your schedule, and the specific outcomes you want — pain relief, strength, return to sport, independence.
03
Active Treatment
Each session is hands-on and purposeful. Manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, modalities when appropriate — all adjusted based on how you're responding.
04
Progress & Discharge
We track your progress objectively. When you've reached your goals, you'll leave with a maintenance plan so you stay well on your own.
Patient Stories
What our patients say
"I was told I might never run again after my knee surgery. Three months later, I was back on the trail. The individualized plan made all the difference — I never felt like just another patient."
"After my back surgery, I was anxious about moving wrong. My therapist took the time to explain everything and built my recovery at a pace that felt safe. I left each session feeling like I was actually progressing."
"My father had a stroke and lost a lot of mobility. The team at Central Rehabilitation was patient, encouraging, and genuinely invested in his progress. He's walking more independently now than he was right after discharge."
Get Started
Ready to start your recovery?
Call us to schedule your initial consultation, or send a message and we'll get back to you within one business day. Most referrals are accepted — including self-referrals in Iowa.
Contact
Visit us or get in touch
Address
950 Office Park Rd Ste 100
West Des Moines, IA 50265
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Email
barbnebel@mchsi.com
Phone
515-224-0979
Send us a message
We'll respond within one business day.
