Parents and grandparents: ‘Can you still play on the floor?’
I recently listened to Tim Ferris’ podcast which had Dr. Peter Attia on as a guest. In it, Dr. Attia spoke about what he hopes to be able to
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12, 2019
Holiday travel imposes different types of strain.
According to the Bureau of Transportation statistics, the Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year’s holiday periods are among the busiest long-distance travel periods of the year. During the six-day Thanksgiving travel
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11, 2019
Maximize your mobility Taking control of your pain, and understanding your body
A set of twin sisters, Betsy and Sue, go to their 40th high school reunion. After a few glasses of punch, they decide it’s time to hit the dance
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10, 2019
Maximize your mobility Can regular exercise slow dementia?
Chances are good that nearly everyone reading this has had someone in their life affected by age-related cognitive decline, commonly referred to as dementia. According to the Alzheimer’s Association,
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09, 2019
Maximize your mobility Getting your body ready before heading into the woods
Opening day for rifle season 2018 is about two months away, and that means many across Northern Michigan are starting to air out their thermal gear and sight in
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08, 2019
Maximize your mobility For seniors, stronger muscles equals more independence
Over the past few months, I’ve been asked by several patients what they can do to maintain their independence as they age. I think this concern has become more
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07, 2019
Hitting the links again following back surgery
When can I golf after back surgery? This is a very common question physical therapists are asked after a patient has started their post-operative rehab for back surgery. As
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07, 2019
Maximize your mobility Is your balance up for a boat ride?
One of the best things about living in Northern Michigan is having access to all of our nearby lakes and rivers. A natural byproduct of that proximity is boating
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05, 2019
Maximize your mobility Calling all runners!: Get your summer program off on the right foot!
I’m headed into my 15th year as a practicing physical therapist. After you’ve been around for a while, you start to notice patterns in the problems patients come to
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04, 2019
Maximize your mobility Make it a pain-free spring this spring
After a mostly mild start, our winter season certainly made up for it (and then some) over the past two months. My hope that spring is near is bolstered