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ABC’s to Mental Health
June 16, 2020
Now more than ever, we are being faced with a time of uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Regular routines have been changed to include new realities such as working from home, temporary job uncertainties, home-schooling children, social distancing and health concerns. These changes are challenging and impact us all differently, but we are in […]
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Get Out and Get Active with your Family
June 2, 2020
If life has taught us nothing else these past few months, it is that we are highly adaptable as individuals when it is asked of us. Think about it, we went from a world of schedules, routines, regular social interactions with peers, family and friends to our daily routines being totally uprooted. We’ve started relying […]
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3 Golf Swing Faults that Contribute to Low Back Pain
May 19, 2020
With some restrictions for the stay at home order being lifted, many of us are out golfing right now (some for the very first time). Many players experience low back pain during or after a round of golf, making the game a little less fun. Low back pain is the biggest complaint among golfers. […]
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WE’RE REOPENING!
April 24, 2020
The global and rapid spread of COVID-19 across the state of Michigan resulted in the closing of our 15 local clinics on March 25th like many other businesses in the area. At this time, the company’s ownership has made the decision to re-open each of the locations to the public beginning on May 1st. […]
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Strengthen your Balance
April 7, 2020
“I am fearful. I have a history of falling, and I don’t want to fall ever again.” Would you believe me if I said you can “strengthen” your balance? Doesn’t seem right, does it? How do you “strengthen” your balance? Balance works just like our muscles. Remember the saying, “If you don’t use it, […]
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Check out our Sportsmetrics™ Certified Therapists
March 17, 2020
Check out our Sportsmetrics™ Certified Therapists What is Sportsmetrics™? Sportsmetrics™ is the first and largest ACL injury prevention and return-to-play program SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN to decrease serious knee ligament injuries in female athletes. The program was developed by Dr. Frank Noyes and his team at the Cincinnati SportsMedicine Research and Education Foundation and has been utilized […]
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What can a Physical Therapist offer a CrossFit athlete?
March 3, 2020
CrossFit has become more than a fad within the fitness industry. This rapidly growing form of fitness spans across the globe with over 15,000 CrossFit affiliated gyms worldwide, and 49 of them located in Michigan! The rate of injury within CrossFit has been proven to be the same as or less than during participation in […]
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What doctor should I see?
February 18, 2020
As a physical therapist, I get this question about once a week, “So, what doctor should I see for this condition?” It’s a really good question. Just like a lawyer may specialize in real estate, divorce or tax law, many physicians have sub-specialties too. Your surgeon may have done a great job giving you a […]
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Myofascial Release + How it can help YOU!
February 4, 2020
Myofascial Release: What is fascia and how can Physical Therapists help to get you moving? First a little background on what fascia is and what it does for you. Fascia is connective tissue that creates a link between your joints, surrounds your muscles and is integrated into your ligaments and tendons. Fascia allows you to […]
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3 Benefits to Exercise (that have nothing to do with the scale!)
January 21, 2020
Two weeks ago we talked about setting realistic goals and setting yourself up for success in the new year. If any of the goals you set for yourself involve exercise or physical activity, then today’s post is for you. Personally, exercise is one of my favorite things, not only do I like to feel strong […]