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Nathan A. Lucs, PT

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(Nathan Lucs, PT)

(218 Ratings)

Specializes in: Physical Therapy

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, neck pain, sports health, and more.

1410 Southwest Tradition Drive
Ankeny, IA 50023

(515) 875-9706

Nathan A. Lucs, PT is a physical therapist in Ankeny, IA specializing in physical therapy. Nathan A. Lucs, PT is affiliated with The Iowa Clinic and THE IOWA CLINIC PC.

Office Locations

1410 Southwest Tradition Drive
Ankeny, IA 50023

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Some issues Nathan A. Lucs, PT can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Nathan A. Lucs, PT treated as a physical therapist in Ankeny, IA during 2020 were rehabilitation and manual therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Nathan A. Lucs, PT for Medicare patients.

manual therapy	86
rehabilitation	276

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Nathan A. Lucs, PT in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Nathan A. Lucs, PT treated during 2020 were hypertension.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Nathan A. Lucs, PT treated as a physical therapist in Ankeny, IA during 2021 were rehabilitation and manual therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Nathan A. Lucs, PT for Medicare patients.

manual therapy	425
rehabilitation	1493

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Nathan A. Lucs, PT.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	43

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Nathan A. Lucs, PT in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Nathan A. Lucs, PT treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Nathan A. Lucs, PT treated as a physical therapist in Ankeny, IA during 2022 were rehabilitation and manual therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Nathan A. Lucs, PT for Medicare patients.

manual therapy	268
rehabilitation	883

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Nathan A. Lucs, PT.

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	36

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Nathan A. Lucs, PT in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Nathan A. Lucs, PT treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and atrial fibrilation.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Nathan A. Lucs, PT treated as a physical therapist in Ankeny, IA during 2023 were rehabilitation and manual therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Nathan A. Lucs, PT for Medicare patients.

manual therapy	247
rehabilitation	724

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Nathan A. Lucs, PT.

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	38

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Nathan A. Lucs, PT in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Nathan A. Lucs, PT treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2020 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Nathan A. Lucs, PT for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Nathan A. Lucs, PT treated as a physical therapist in Ankeny, IA were rehabilitation and manual therapy.

manual therapy	256
rehabilitation	844

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2020 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Nathan A. Lucs, PT.

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	29

**Age**
75 to 84	5
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	26

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Nathan A. Lucs, PT From 2020 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Nathan A. Lucs, PT treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	13
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Education & Training

He has a state license in Iowa.

Licensed In: Iowa

Affiliations & Hospitals

Nathan A. Lucs, PT is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

The Iowa Clinic

THE IOWA CLINIC PC

Ratings & Reviews

Nathan A. Lucs, PT has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 218 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Nathan A. Lucs, PT from all over the web to help you find the right in Ankeny, IA.

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Biography

Mr. Nathan Lucs' area of specialization is physical therapy. His average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). These areas are among Mr. Lucs's clinical interests: back pain, joint pain, and neck pain. He is affiliated with The Iowa Clinic. He has an open panel in Ankeny, IA according to The Iowa Clinic.