Core Physical Therapy

Jason Kart was hugely helpful and informative when I injured my knee when running. I love being active, so going to Physical Therapy and taking a break from my normal exercise routine wasn’t ideal.
Going to Core Physical Therapy was a huge eye-​opener. I learned a lot about how my body composition impacts how certain joints like my knee function. Jason was great at explaining not only how to correct the issue, but also what it was and what caused it in the first place.
My visits with Jason included some sports massaging and a series of exercises. Jason equipped me with several exercises to do on my own, as well as referred me to a podiatrist to help my knee even more. I am proud that after a few short weeks, I am happily running again pain-​free!
Core Physical Therapy isn’t just a «band aid» for your pain, it’s a real solution. I could not recommend this clinic more highly!

Went into see Jason on the recommendation of my doctor, Dr. Sara Brown. I’d been in to see her after a few months of PT with another company produced no real progress and it turned out that they’d missed a diagnosis of a torn meniscus in my left knee.
Have since been in for two spells of PT, each of which has left me very satisfied with the overall quality of care. Jason and his partner Jeff are very thorough, patient, friendly, and overall nice guys. They do a great job of explaining their diagnosis, how your body works, and overall mechanics of your problem. Instead of treating the symptoms, they focus on understanding why you got hurt in the first place and work to remedying that so it doesn’t happen again.
I’d recommend them to anyone in need of physical therapy!

I was having terrible lower back and sciatica pain, that took me from walking around 10 miles a day to barely being able to stand in the shower. Dr. Kart was a lifesaver. After seeing him twice a week for 6 weeks (and doing the exercises he gave me at home every night) I am now back to my usual walking routine, and couldn’t be happier! I would highly recommend Dr. Kart and Core Physical Therapy!

I had been experiencing knee pain for quite a while and thought I could tough it out. After months of wincing pain, I got over my stubborn attitude and ended up being prescribed PT by an orthopedist. I was handed a list of locations of a large national chain offering physical therapy. So what did I do? I went to Unilocal,of course! The large chain had some pretty nasty reviews and I decided I’d be better off with a smaller place that was less chaotic and not focused entirely on volume. Trying Core Physical Therapy was the right move! Jason Kart was my PT and right away I was impressed with his background and knowledge. He asked lots of questions and listened to me, and we started a path to wellness. Before going to Core, I couldn’t walk downstairs or perform a lunge without experiencing shooting pain. After 6 weeks of treatment, having my exercise form corrected, and doing physical «homework» between sessions, I noticed the pain was almost gone. I could take the stairs and lunge! Jason continued to remind me that cartilage takes a lot of time to repair and that I should be patient. That was the best advice. I highly recommend Core if you want focused expert attention, a quiet and friendly environment and RESULTS.

Dr. Kart is amazing! I was having back pain and after just 8 visits my life has changed forever. He shares space with Loop Chiropractic (see my review, also fantastic) and work very much as a team and I believe this is why they figured out why I was hurting and showed me ways to stop the pain in no time. Always on time for my appointments, front office staff greeted me by name, space is immaculate and he has all the latest equipment but beyond that Dr. Kart so friendly, kind, and he really listened so he could create plan for me. If you need PT, work in the Loop (or not) go see Dr. Kart.

Iv being using Jason from core physical therapy for the past two months since I had a meniscus repair surgery on my left knee, every interaction with Jason was extremely professional and friendly, I got to his clinic and I was barely even able to bend my knee and walk and now I can run, squat and do deadlifts with weights! I would definitely recommend Jason to any patient that needs rehab and physical therapy. He is absolutely fantastic and really care about your physical progress
Thanks Jason

I was going for PT at Athletico, when after 2 months of therapy and I was not seeing any progress. I was also not impressed with the service at Athletico and I mentioned this to a friend of mine when she recommended Dr. Kart. I decided to give it a try. After a few sessions I was able to see more progress than the two months of therapy I previously had. I showed him the exercises I was previously given by the other office and he explained to me why they wouldn’t work for the issue I was having. Not only does he explain what the exercise should do to the area, but he also supervised that I was doing the exercises correctly. At Athletico, there are many therapists and they show you once what you are to do and then they leave alone. Dr. Kart is very dedicated to the patient and dedicated professional who takes pride in seeing the progress of his patients.
I was very satisfied with the therapy and I highly recommend Dr. Kart for your physical therapy needs.

I liked Jason Kart but did not like how insurance was intergrated with the P.T. sessions or experience.

Had 6 sessions with Dr. Kart and he was able to clearly identify what a majority of my issues were. Just to be clear, 4 sessions in (about two weeks) things hadn’t changed. On our 5^th session — he made a simple suggestion (adding in an extra sole in one of my shoes) to test a hypothesis of his, and lo and behold, I started feeling much better — not 100%, but better than anyone else I had seen had done.
I think I can speak to Dr. Kart’s character — his ability to problem solve, and to know what he can and can’t do. I get the sense that he is truly dedicated to fixing problems — even if it’s not directly related to his own skill set (case in point — referring me to another podiatrist in house to get fitted for orthotics).
We’ll see if this fixes everything, but even if it doesn’t, it’s helped immensely already.

Dr. Kart is very, very good. I had arthroscopic surgery done on my shoulder, and he came recommended by my triple-​board certified surgeon. The surgeon said Dr. Kart is «young and hungry, which means he will go out of his way to do a good job». He couldn’t have been more right.
After a few months of physiotherapy with Dr. Kart, my surgeon was shocked at how much I had improved. Dr. Kart is very knowledgeable, has numerous certifications, and is a cool guy to talk to as well. He and his partner’s service go above and beyond that provided by the large national physiotherapy chains. He cares about each and every patient individually, and genuinely makes his best effort to help his clients. After literally every session, I could feel my shoulder getting better, more flexible, and stronger.

I’m really glad I went to see Dr Kart at Core Physical Therapy. He’s showing me some really great exercises to help my lower back. The exercises are tough but really make an impact. My pain has subsided substantially. I’ve been hurting for so long and I guess all those piyo and yoga classes weren’t helping as much as I was hoping. Key to continued pain management is to do my pt at home. I’m doing things the correct way now and wish I would have come here sooner. I also like how I’m not pressured to be locked into a ton of sessions. I can always go back for a quick tune up if need be. And bonus, I get this all done on my lunch hour! I’ve done other places for physical therapy and couldn’t stand it. I was just a number and didn’t get near the results that I’m getting now at Core. Check it out… just go once or twice and TRY it. Your body will thank you.

Highly recommend!
Dr Kart is fantastic. Knowledgable, helpful with insurance, personable. It’s clear that he likes what he does and cares about his patients.
One on one sessions with him which I don’t think you get at other places.
He even emails when I have concerns or set backs with my treatment. Very impressive, please go see him if you need treatment.
Online scheduling is also available. another perk.

Jason Kart is a great Physical Therapist. I definitely recommend using him if you have any issues where you need to have a physical therapist. He’s is always asking questions on how I’m doing, what issues have come up, and never has made me feel as if he’s too busy for any of my questions. He’s a great guy and I enjoy working with him.

I highly recommend Dr. Jason Kart and Core Physical Therapy.
When I needed PT while recovering from a broken leg, the first places that I visited were crowded with a lot of people on exercise machines and 1 or 2 physical therapists walking around supervising. Not so at Core, it’s one-​on-​one and with a great staff who are very personable. On the first visit, Jason perform a thorough exam to identify which muscles needed the most focus and then customized the physical therapy sessions to strengthen my leg and regain muscle control.
Core’s personalized focus was especially helpful in motivating me to work hard and concentrate on improvement.
I found Dr. Kart to be very knowledgeable and my surgeon deferred to Jason’s judgment on the needed physical therapy.
I am a very active and was quite frustrated by my lack of mobility. The goal I set at the onset on my PT was to be recovered enough to participate in RAGBRAI, a 440 mile bicycle ride across Iowa. Core helped me achieve this goal, which I am happy to report, was successfully completed last week.

I would highly recommend core to anyone in need of physical therapy. Unlike most PT places, you get the consistency of working with the same therapist each one-​on-​one, customized session. Dr. Kart did wonders for my knee. He took the time to understand what I wanted to get out it and developed a plan and pushed accordingly. He is also quite personable which is great considering the amount of time you’re spending at PT. Shane was also wonderful to work with. Overall, fantastic experience.

When I first started going to Core Physical Therapy in February, I was barely able to walk. As someone who does not like to be sidelined, Dr. Kart was fantastic in coaching me through the process, recognizing that there will be success and set– backs. In the past when I was in physical therapy, I would work with the doctor for about 15 minutes. With Core Physical Therapy, you are getting hands on attention from your physical therapists for an entire hour. Working with Dr. Kart was a great experience– and set me on the path of recovery quickly. The process is more hands on, and the focus is on high quality patient care.