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Melanie Jean Akers PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

140 JORDAN CREEK PKWY STE 150 WEST DES MOINES IA, 50266
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Melanie Akers is a physical therapist practicing in WEST DES MOINES, IA. Melanie Akers specializes in physical treatment to help a patient reduce pain, restore mobility, rehabilitate an injury, or increase movement and overall function. As a physical therapist, Melanie Akers can treat multiple conditions with exercises, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, joint mobilization, heat, ice, massage, laser or light therapy and more. Melanie Akers will create a treatment plan based on the patients specific injury or condition, and might target a specific body part or body system based on the individual.

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140 JORDAN CREEK PKWY STE 150 -
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
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New patients: 515-225-8863

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