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# Best Physical Therapy in Des Moines, IA - DesMoinesTopRated.com

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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 October 2026 from Google ratings and review volume - not paid placement

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## 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.

How we rank these Des Moines businesses

Today this order comes from public Google ratings and review volume, and nothing else.

- **A quality floor.** At least a 4.0 rating and 15 or more reviews to be listed at all.

- **Confidence, not just stars.** A thin rating gets pulled toward the typical rating for its own category, in proportion to how few reviews back it up; a well-reviewed rating is trusted almost entirely as is. A 4.9 from 7 reviews is a weaker claim than a 4.5 from 890, and the order says so.

- **Recent counts for more.** A five star review from four years ago is not evidence about the crew working today.

- **One customer, one voice,** and a burst of reviews in a single day counts for less than the same reviews earned over a month.

- **Local means local.** A business has to actually serve Des Moines to be listed here. We measure the distance from the business to the city and drop the ones that are really in another market, which is why you will not see a clinic an hour away sitting above the one down the road.

- **The ranked order is not for sale.** No business can pay to move up in the numbered list. Every position in it is earned on public ratings and review volume and nothing else.

- **Featured is a labelled spotlight, not a rank.** The starred card above the rankings is reserved for businesses that have recently joined Top Rated. A new client can be excellent and still have a short review history, and the numbers alone would bury them for months, so the spotlight gives them visibility while that history builds. It carries no position number, it never moves anyone in the numbered list below it, and it is clearly marked every time it appears. We also rotate it: promotions and seasonal events cycle different clients through the slot, so it is a turn in the spotlight rather than a permanent purchase.

**What is changing.** We are adding a second signal: reviews left here by customers whose job we can actually trace. It is built and published below so you can see it before it counts, and it is not part of the order yet. A review will count more when we can prove the job happened, not because it was left on our site.

How much each kind of review counts

- 1.6x**Verified job**

A Top Rated review from a customer whose job we can trace: we brokered the lead, the work was booked, and the review came after the job.

- 1.2x**Verified account**

A Top Rated review from a real, signed-in account that we cannot tie to a specific job.

- 1x**Google**

A public Google review. This is the baseline and it is not discounted.

- 0x**Unverified**

Anything we cannot stand behind. Shown if we show it, counts for nothing.

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## The full Des Moines ranking

Show independents only

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[Iowa Ortho Physical Therapy - Des Moines Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/iowa-ortho-physical-therapy-des-moines/)

★★★★★ 5 · 443 Google reviews · 450 Laurel St Ste B

[View profile](/biz/iowa-ortho-physical-therapy-des-moines/) [Call](tel:+15155181511) [Website](http://iowaortho.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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[Athletico Physical Therapy - East Des Moines Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/athletico-physical-therapy-east-des-moines/)

★★★★★ 5 · 406 Google reviews · 2918 E University Ave

[View profile](/biz/athletico-physical-therapy-east-des-moines/) [Call](tel:+15152658272) [Website](https://www.athletico.com/locations/east-des-moines/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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[Breathe. Physical Therapy & Wellness Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/breathe-physical-therapy-wellness/)

★★★★★ 5 · 406 Google reviews · 1011 Office Park Rd #4

[View profile](/biz/breathe-physical-therapy-wellness/) [Call](tel:+15158820800) [Website](https://breatheptw.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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4

[Athletico Physical Therapy - Ingersoll Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/athletico-physical-therapy-ingersoll/)

★★★★★ 5 · 351 Google reviews · 1704 Ingersoll Ave Ste 101

[View profile](/biz/athletico-physical-therapy-ingersoll/) [Call](tel:+15152824560) [Website](https://www.athletico.com/locations/ingersoll/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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5

[Athletico Physical Therapy - West Des Moines](/biz/athletico-physical-therapy-west-des-moines/)

★★★★★ 5 · 241 Google reviews · 5045 Bentley Dr Unit 180

[View profile](/biz/athletico-physical-therapy-west-des-moines/) [Call](tel:+15152261616) [Website](https://www.athletico.com/locations/west-des-moines/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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6

[Integrated Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/integrated-physical-therapy-sports-medicine/)

★★★★★ 5 · 186 Google reviews · 1515 Linden St

[View profile](/biz/integrated-physical-therapy-sports-medicine/) [Call](tel:+15152880569) [Website](https://www.integratedptandsportsmed.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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[Optimum Performance Physical Therapy Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/optimum-performance-physical-therapy/)

★★★★★ 5 · 177 Google reviews · 3354 100th St

[View profile](/biz/optimum-performance-physical-therapy/) [Call](tel:+15152577915) [Website](https://optimumperformanceptiowa.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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[Athletico Physical Therapy - South Des Moines](/biz/athletico-physical-therapy-south-des-moines/)

★★★★★ 5 · 163 Google reviews · 2619 SW 9th St Ste 103

[View profile](/biz/athletico-physical-therapy-south-des-moines/) [Call](tel:+15159536911) [Website](https://www.athletico.com/locations/south-des-moines/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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9

[Mountain Laurel Physical Therapy Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/mountain-laurel-physical-therapy/)

★★★★★ 5 · 113 Google reviews · 974 73rd St Ste 33

[View profile](/biz/mountain-laurel-physical-therapy/) [Call](tel:+15155208037) [Website](https://mountainlaurelpt.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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10

[Rock Valley Physical Therapy - Des Moines - Ingersoll Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/rock-valley-physical-therapy-des-moines-ingersoll/)

★★★★★ 5 · 102 Google reviews · 1905 Ingersoll Ave #104

[View profile](/biz/rock-valley-physical-therapy-des-moines-ingersoll/) [Call](tel:+15153692306) [Website](http://www.rockvalleypt.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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11

[Des Moines - East Village Physical Therapy Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/des-moines-east-village-physical-therapy/)

★★★★★ 5 · 73 Google reviews · 325 E 5th St

[View profile](/biz/des-moines-east-village-physical-therapy/) [Call](tel:+15153354928) [Website](https://htpt.biz/locations/eastvillage/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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12

[Select Physical Therapy - Downtown 7th Street Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/select-physical-therapy-downtown-7th-street/)

★★★★★ 5 · 29 Google reviews · 319 7th St Suite 102

[View profile](/biz/select-physical-therapy-downtown-7th-street/) [Call](tel:+15156315446) [Website](https://www.selectphysicaltherapy.com/contact/find-a-location/ia/des-moines/downtown-7th-street/?ty=xt&utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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[Integrated Physical Therapy](/biz/integrated-physical-therapy/)

★★★★★ 5 · 25 Google reviews · 6151 Thornton Ave #300

[View profile](/biz/integrated-physical-therapy/) [Call](tel:+15153932068) [Website](http://www.integratedptandsportsmed.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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14

[Rock Valley Physical Therapy - West Des Moines Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/rock-valley-physical-therapy-west-des-moines/)

★★★★★ 5 · 20 Google reviews · 5700 University Ave #222

[View profile](/biz/rock-valley-physical-therapy-west-des-moines/) [Call](tel:+15152211621) [Website](http://www.rockvalleypt.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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15

[Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy - Des Moines Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/kinetic-edge-physical-therapy-des-moines/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 158 Google reviews · 6000 Grand Ave Ste K

[View profile](/biz/kinetic-edge-physical-therapy-des-moines/) [Call](tel:+15153094706) [Website](http://kineticedgept.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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16

[CORE Physical Therapy Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/core-physical-therapy/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 156 Google reviews · 1200 Valley W Dr

[View profile](/biz/core-physical-therapy/) [Call](tel:+15154403439) [Website](http://www.coreptiowa.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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17

[DMU Clinic - Physical Therapy Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/dmu-clinic-physical-therapy/)

★★★★★ 5 · 19 Google reviews · 3200 Grand Ave

[View profile](/biz/dmu-clinic-physical-therapy/) [Call](tel:+15152711717) [Website](https://www.dmuclinic.org/services/physical-therapy/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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18

[Advantage Physical Therapy and Rehab Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/advantage-physical-therapy-and-rehab/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 25 Google reviews · 2844 104th St

[View profile](/biz/advantage-physical-therapy-and-rehab/) [Call](tel:+15152761111) [Website](http://advantagept-rehab.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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19

[Rock Valley Physical Therapy - West Des Moines - EP True Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/rock-valley-physical-therapy-west-des-moines-ep-true/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 33 Google reviews · 3701 EP True Pkwy Ste 300

[View profile](/biz/rock-valley-physical-therapy-west-des-moines-ep-true/) [Call](tel:+15152246761) [Website](http://www.rockvalleypt.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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20

[Select Physical Therapy - Des Moines](/biz/select-physical-therapy-des-moines/)

★★★★½ 4.7 · 54 Google reviews · 5921 SE 14th St Suite 2000

[View profile](/biz/select-physical-therapy-des-moines/) [Call](tel:+15159530024) [Website](https://www.selectphysicaltherapy.com/contact/find-a-location/ia/des-moines/des-moines/?ty=xt&utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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21

[MercyOne Clive Rehabilitation Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/mercyone-clive-rehabilitation-hospital/)

★★★★½ 4.7 · 115 Google reviews · 1401 Campus Dr

[View profile](/biz/mercyone-clive-rehabilitation-hospital/) [Call](tel:+15153816519) [Website](https://www.mercyrehabdesmoines.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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22

[Central Rehabilitation, Ltd. Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/central-rehabilitation-ltd/)

★★★★½ 4.5 · 23 Google reviews · 950 Office Park Rd Suite 100

[View profile](/biz/central-rehabilitation-ltd/) [Call](tel:+15152240979) [Website](https://www.centralrehabia.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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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 October 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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