It Has Been a Real Pleasure!
I have had the opportunity to use the services of Northern Michigan Sports Med on two separate occasions. The first was to rehab my knee in an effort to
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More Than a Tournament: Decades of Connections Through Youth Sports
Every year, hundreds of athletes from across the Midwest travel to Petoskey to compete in the Petoskey Youth Soccer Association (PYSA) tournaments. Held each spring and fall, these events
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Back Pain Isn’t Part of Growing Up… It’s Your Body Asking for a Tune-Up
You know that moment. You bend down to pick up a sock… and suddenly your back files a formal complaint. Or you stand up after gardening and walk like
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Big Three of Racing at 65!
In 2024, at age 64, I made a commitment to myself to conclude my 30+ years of fairly regular mountain bike racing and Cross Country ski racing by completing
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Good Posture Tips Help Reduce Back Pain
“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
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A Total Knee Replacement is Life Changing.
The decision to have a total knee replacement is life changing. I chose the team at NMSMC in Indian River after learning about the Total Knee Rehabilitation Institute. The
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Back Pain Isn’t Random — There’s Always a Reason
As we head into May and become more active—yard work, golf, gardening, long walks—it’s common to start noticing those familiar aches in your lower back. But here’s the truth:
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2,768 Steps: Kristin’s Long Road Back
The Day Everything Changed On March 8, 2024, Kristin clipped into her skis for what was supposed to be a beautiful day in Colorado. Instead, it became the day
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Top 5 Causes of Back Pain: A Physical Therapist’s Perspective
From a physical therapist’s perspective, back pain is less about a single “injury” and more about how your body moves, tolerates load, and adapts over time. Most cases are
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The Importance of Athletic Trainers in High Schools
The Importance of Athletic Trainers in High Schools Athletic trainers (ATs) play an indispensable role in high schools, where sports and physical activity are a cornerstone of student life.