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Best physical therapists in Des Moines, IA

Verified Des Moines physical therapists for post surgical rehab, sports injury recovery, mobility, and pain management - serving West Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, Clive, Waukee, Johnston and beyond.

Rankings updated September 2026 from Google ratings and review volume - not paid placement

How to pick a physical therapist in Des Moines

Ask whether you will see the same therapist each visit and how much of the session is hands-on versus supervised exercise. Continuity matters more than facility size.

Searching for physical therapists near me in Des Moines? Everyone ranked below serves Des Moines and the surrounding neighborhoods, including West Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, Clive, Waukee, Johnston. Check the address and service area on a listing before you call, because the closest one is not always the one a search engine puts first.

The full Des Moines ranking

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Iowa Ortho Physical Therapy - Des Moines Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★★ 5 · 443 Google reviews · 450 Laurel St Ste B
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Athletico Physical Therapy - East Des Moines Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★★ 5 · 406 Google reviews · 2918 E University Ave
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Breathe. Physical Therapy & Wellness Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★★ 5 · 406 Google reviews · 1011 Office Park Rd #4
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Athletico Physical Therapy - Ingersoll Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★★ 5 · 351 Google reviews · 1704 Ingersoll Ave Ste 101
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Athletico Physical Therapy - West Des Moines
★★★★★ 5 · 241 Google reviews · 5045 Bentley Dr Unit 180
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Athletico Physical Therapy - South Des Moines
★★★★★ 5 · 163 Google reviews · 2619 SW 9th St Ste 103
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Mountain Laurel Physical Therapy Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★★ 5 · 113 Google reviews · 974 73rd St Ste 33
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Integrated Physical Therapy
★★★★★ 5 · 25 Google reviews · 6151 Thornton Ave #300
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Rock Valley Physical Therapy - West Des Moines Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★★ 5 · 20 Google reviews · 5700 University Ave #222
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Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy - Des Moines Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.9 · 158 Google reviews · 6000 Grand Ave Ste K
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CORE Physical Therapy Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.9 · 156 Google reviews · 1200 Valley W Dr
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DMU Clinic - Physical Therapy Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★★ 5 · 19 Google reviews · 3200 Grand Ave
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Select Physical Therapy - Des Moines
★★★★½ 4.7 · 54 Google reviews · 5921 SE 14th St Suite 2000
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MercyOne Clive Rehabilitation Hospital Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.7 · 115 Google reviews · 1401 Campus Dr
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Central Rehabilitation, Ltd. Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.5 · 23 Google reviews · 950 Office Park Rd Suite 100
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Physical Therapy in Des Moines: common questions

Who are the best physical therapists in Des Moines?

Based on Google ratings and review volume as of September 2026, the top rated physical therapists in Des Moines are Iowa Ortho Physical Therapy - Des Moines, Athletico Physical Therapy - East Des Moines, Breathe. Physical Therapy & Wellness. See the live ranked list, ratings, and contact details on this page.

How do I find physical therapists near me in Des Moines?

Every company ranked on this page serves Des Moines and the surrounding area, including West Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, Clive, Waukee, Johnston. Open any listing for its address, phone number and service area, then call the two or three closest to you. Distance is worth checking yourself: the nearest physical therapist is not automatically the best one, so this page ranks on rating and review volume first and leaves proximity to you.

How do I choose a physical therapist in Des Moines?

Ask whether you will see the same therapist each visit and how much of the session is hands-on versus supervised exercise. Continuity matters more than facility size.

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