I’m headed into my 15th year as a practicing physical therapist.
One of my favorite ways to get to know a patient during our first meeting is to ask about what kind of hobbies they have.
Timely news about NMSMC and the sports medicine industry.
One of my favorite ways to get to know a patient during our first meeting is to ask about what kind of hobbies they have.
Nicer weather is finally (mostly) here, and I know for many folks that means it is time to get out in the garden.
I’m headed into my 15th year as a practicing physical therapist.
After a mostly mild start, our winter season certainly made up for it (and then some) over the past two months.
...I’ve written at length in the past about different aspects of acute and chronic pain as it relates to musculoskeletal injuries.
The positive impact of physical activity on brain performance is not a new concept.
The second sentence of this column is going to be a disclaimer on the title, because I know it’s going to ruffle some feathers, so here it goes.
Over the last eight years, that person has been CHS athletics trainer Emily Mahoney, who’s been there to help athletes every step of the way.
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The winter season brings many things with it.
This is a question that I am asked by my patients at least once a week, especially during the winter months.
Back pain during pregnancy is no laughing matter, as any mom-to-be with back pain can attest.
Americans will spend 19 billion hours traveling to see family and friends this year, logging more than 1.1 trillion miles in the sky, on the road and on the rails.
Back pain is among the most common reasons for patients to seek medical care, with some estimates that as many as 80 percent of the population will experience lumbar pain at some point in their life.
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.
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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.
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It probably isn’t news to anyone we’re in the midst of an opioid crisis at the national, state and local level.
The concept of adding years to one’s life is as old as time itself.
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Afraid of falling this winter?
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It probably isn’t news to anyone we’re in the midst of an opioid crisis at the national, state and local level.
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.
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Hip pain which is caused by arthritis is one of the most common diagnoses treated by physical therapists.
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Tennis and pickleball are extremely popular sports in Northern Michigan, and the summer weather brings with it a flood to the courts of enthusiasts of all ages. Veteran players of both sports are usually the ones who are less likely to sustain an injury early in the season because they have learned the benefits of pre-season conditioning.
Our company hosted a pain education course a few weeks ago which contained some of the most up-to-date research available on how the body deals with pain.
Is There Help for Scoliosis?
...Spring Cleaning: Viva Variety
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Where is the Alligator?
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Golfing with Back Pain
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Summer Gardening Tips:
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You walk a few miles every day, exercise a few days each week and generally try to keep yourself fit and flexible.
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he winter season brings many things with it.
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Is your headache also a pain in the neck?
...Maximizing Your Mobility: Ski conditioning starts now…continues through March
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Study: More Than 50% of Young Adults Trip, Fall
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Should I use Ice or Heat?
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WHAT SHOE SHOULD I WEAR?
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Northern Michigan Sports Medicine Center
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STOP DOING SIT UPS! Gain more with a Plank.
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Does Running Cause Osteoarthritis?
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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?
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Our Physical Therapists are Your Balance Experts
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Lymphedema…is there help?
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“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.
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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.
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RUNNING RUNNING RUNNING.... ON FUMES!
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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:
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Why Does My Body Hurt?
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