With the leaves quickly falling from the trees and the upcoming storms of October and November on their way, anticipation of the upcoming ski season grows by the day.

Opening day for rifle season 2018 is about 6 weeks away, and that means many across Northern Michigan are starting to air out their thermal gear and sight in their rifles.

The concept of adding years to one’s life is as old as time itself.

Afraid of falling this winter?

The 2018 football season is fast approaching and that means concussions are once again a hot topic on sports pages across the country. Unfortunately, concussion risk comes with the territory any time a sport involves contact between participants.

Hip pain which is caused by arthritis is one of the most common diagnoses treated by physical therapists.

Spring Cleaning: Viva Variety

Where is the Alligator?

Golfing with Back Pain

Summer Gardening Tips:

Are you doing better than last year?

You walk a few miles every day, exercise a few days each week and generally try to keep yourself fit and flexible.

Is your headache also a pain in the neck?

Maximizing Your Mobility: Ski conditioning starts now…continues through March

Study: More Than 50% of Young Adults Trip, Fall

Should I use Ice or Heat?

WHAT SHOE SHOULD I WEAR?

Northern Michigan Sports Medicine Center

STOP DOING SIT UPS! Gain more with a Plank.

Does Running Cause Osteoarthritis?

We all like to dip in the water on a warm day to cool off, but what about when it's cold outside with the wind and snow blowing? Would you like to take a dip in a warm water therapy pool?

Our Physical Therapists are Your Balance Experts

Lymphedema…is there help?

“Sit up straight.” We have all heard that before. But now it’s time to do it. Correct posture is a simple but very important way to keep the many intricate structures in the back and spine healthy. It is much more than cosmetic - good posture and back support are critical to reducing the incidence and levels of back pain and neck pain. Back support is especially important for patients who spend many hours sitting in an office chair or standing throughout the day.

It’s funny how we sometimes notice things happening in clusters. When you buy a new car, suddenly the same car seems to be all over the road. Health care practitioners often see a similar phenomenon. We can go months without treating someone for a specific problem, and then see that problem 3 times in the same week. Over the past month, I have noticed myself repeating the same advice to several patients between the ages of 55-70. That advice centers on the notion that how a person maintains their physical function in their 50’s and 60’s dictates how active they will be in their 70’s and 80’s.

RUNNING RUNNING RUNNING.... ON FUMES!

The topic of taping and bracing is much like an ice berg: we only see what is on the surface while the rest of the ice berg is underwater. There is very little the public knows about taping and bracing and what you don't know may surprise you. For example, when dealing with an ankle sprain, parents, coaches, and athletes often believe 2 things:

Why Does My Body Hurt?

Frail 2 Fit Balance Rehabilitation Program…Improving Balance, Restoring Lives!

By: Hannah Armantrout

Early Physical Therapy Can Be Cost-Effective Treatment for Low Back Pain

How to adjust your bike to prevent knee injuries

Who are physical therapists? What do they do?

You’ve probably have heard of physical therapy. Maybe a family member or friend has been treated by a physical therapist to help with back pain or recover from an injury or surgery. But, who are physical therapists (PT), and what do they do?

Be Vigilant in those parking lots!

Video Game Craze can lead to Hand and Wrist Injuries in Children - by Rae Bontekoe, OT, Certified Hand Therapist

Tips on how to avoid foot/ankle swelling on your next flight.

We do it for you!

Enjoy the top blog posts from our physical therapists!  May your New Year be happy and healthy!

Postpartum “Jelly Bellies”

The American College of Sports Medicine just released their 9^th annual survey on what fitness trends we should be expecting to see in 2015. Around 3,400 fitness professionals from around the world were asked which trends they have seen growing in popularity over the past year and to project the most popular workouts for next year.

My Feet are Killing Me!

How do you know if you need Rotator Cuff Surgery?

Do I need Orthotics?

Did you know that only about 25% of the population have a foot type that is considered to be well-aligned? Another 25% are called under-pronators (also called “supinators”).  People with this type of foot have very high arches and the foot doesn’t roll the normal amount when walking, or may be roll to the outside part of the foot.  The rest of us, myself included, belong to a group called over-pronators (“pronators” for short).

October is National Physical Therapy Month. Besides treating injuries and movement problems, physical therapists are also interested in general health maintenance and improvement.