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Practicing What I Preach
February 19, 2019
My name is Scott VanZanten, and I am a physical therapist living in Byron Center and treating patients out of our Byron Center office location. I try to live the healthy lifestyle that I “preach” to my patients. I work hard to manage my stress well (through prayer and reliance on God), avoid poor health […]
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All About TKA
February 5, 2019
First off, does anyone know what TKA stands for? TKA stands for Total Knee Arthroplasty, also known as Total Knee Replacement. TKA is a surgical procedure to replace parts of your knee joint with artificial parts, and it happens to be one of the most successful procedures in medicine. The first knee replacement was in 1968, […]
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Everything Happens for a Reason
January 22, 2019
Nancy Ryan, DPT with her surgeon Dr. Scott Russo in 2018! As a middle school student, I thought I heard the worst news of my life when I was told I needed a back surgery. That news led to an event that would change my life forever. My love for sports (whether watching or playing) […]
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3 Tips to Help You Reach Your Goals
January 8, 2019
I’m sure we’ve all heard the saying “New Year New You.” Resolutions are made with high hopes in January and oftentimes, by March, these resolutions are long abandoned. If you made resolutions, or goals you are determined to keep this year, keep reading for 3 tips to help you reach your goals! 1.) Start […]
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Everybody Squat!
December 18, 2018
The squat is known as the king of exercise, and for good reason, as squatting activates numerous muscles in the body. Stop for a moment and think about the last time you did a squat (and I’m not talking about just for exercise). You probably did at least a partial squat to sit down to […]
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Think Twice and Avoid Injury this Winter
December 4, 2018
As winter in Michigan is upon us, our lives tend to get busy with the various tasks of the season. While the days of gardening and yard work are behind us until next year, we now have snow to shovel and icy pavement to worry about. We may be spending our days carrying boxes and […]
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The Undercover Bully in Fitness and Rehab
November 20, 2018
We’ve all been there at some point. Whether it is trying to lose a few pounds, making efforts to improve our health and wellbeing, or recovering from an injury, all of us encounter this undercover bully. It hides subtly in the subconscious of our minds and of our culture. We treat our bodies unkindly […]
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What is the difference between a PT and a PTA?
November 6, 2018
If you’ve spent time in a physical therapy office, you have probably heard the abbreviations PT and PTA used. PT = physical therapist and PTA = physical therapist assistant. You may have been treated by both in an outpatient clinic before, and wondered, “what is the difference?” The biggest difference between PTs and PTAs in […]
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Did You Know that October is National Physical Therapy Month?
October 16, 2018
It’s okay if you didn’t know, as physical therapy shares the month of October with a few delicious items. October is also National Pasta Month, National Pizza Month and National Pickled Peppers Month! We are getting upstaged by lots of delicious foods and causes to be aware of, but if you’ll allow me to […]
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Are Stretching Exercises Really Helpful?
October 2, 2018
Yes, in a nutshell, stretching exercises can be helpful. In fact maintaining some simple stretching exercises decade to decade as we age can really help keep us moving more easily and more safely. Losing some of our joint mobility as we age contributes to having more difficulty getting around and can increase our risk for […]