Progressive Rehabilitation Medicine
Non-surgical pain care led by the doctor other physicians come to learn from.
A board-certified physiatrist, national educator, and Cedar Rapids specialist helping patients pursue advanced non-surgical options for spine, joint, tendon, and musculoskeletal pain.
Get care from the doctor other physicians travel to learn from in advanced regenerative techniques.
Meet Dr. Kim
Hear the PRM approach in Dr. Kim's own words.
In this featured interview, Dr. Kim explains the kind of physician-led thinking patients can expect at PRM: careful diagnosis, non-surgical options first, and treatment plans that make clinical sense.
- Physician-led non-surgical pain care
- Advanced regenerative and rehabilitation options
- Cedar Rapids care for patients who feel out of options
Why patients choose Dr. Kim
Expert-level medicine, delivered by a doctor who cares deeply about getting the diagnosis right.
Dr. Kim founded PRM in 2005 after advanced training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. His work brings together diagnostics, image-guided care, rehabilitation, and regenerative orthopedic medicine for people who want a thoughtful alternative to surgery-first care.
He has lectured and trained physicians in regenerative medicine, but the heart of the practice is still personal: listening carefully, explaining clearly, and helping patients restore function with the least invasive path that makes clinical sense.
Clinical capabilities
Advanced tools, organized around the problems patients actually feel.
DRX9000 Spinal Decompression
A non-surgical, drug-free option for patients with disc-related back or neck pain, including bulging or herniated discs.
Disc-focused care
Regenerative Orthopedic Medicine
Image-guided orthobiologic and minimally invasive care designed to support repair in chronic musculoskeletal conditions.
Deep Tissue Laser Therapy
A non-invasive therapeutic technology used to support pain relief and tissue recovery as part of a broader plan.
Diagnostics and Guided Procedures
Electrodiagnostic medicine, musculoskeletal ultrasound, and fluoroscopic imaging help guide careful decisions before treatment.
Founder and president
Meet Dr. Sunny R. Kim
Dr. Kim is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and founded Progressive Rehabilitation Medicine in Cedar Rapids in 2005. He is among the early pioneers in regenerative medicine and has lectured around the country educating physicians.
- Cornell University undergraduate education
- Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
- PM&R residency at Rutgers/Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
The PRM process
A serious clinical pathway before any treatment recommendation.
Evaluation
Understand symptoms, history, goals, and red flags before recommending care.
Precision
Use diagnostic tools and imaging guidance when they can improve decision-making.
Plan
Create a conservative treatment path that aligns with the patient’s life and function.
Progress
Measure improvement by pain reduction, mobility, confidence, and quality of life.