3 Tips for Backpack Safety
Courtesy of APTA Backpacks are boss when it comes to carrying school supplies and books. They're also a go-to for commuters and helpful for day trips. However, improper use
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08, 2026
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08, 2026
More Than “Just Ice”
More Than "Just Ice" Many people think Athletic Trainers simply tape ankles or hand out ice bags. In reality, Certified Athletic Trainers are highly educated healthcare professionals who specialize
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07, 2026
Full Circle – NMSMC Helped Me Grow from a Patient into a Professional
by Logan Wathen, DPT Some journeys begin with a setback. Mine began at 16 years old with a torn ACL. As a high school student, I found myself walking through the doors of Northern Michigan Sports Medicine Center as a
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07, 2026
Break Through the Wall of Pain
Earlier this year, my body broke down sending me into extreme physical pain in multiple places. I could not move, sleep or function normally without being in agony. I
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07, 2026
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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06, 2026
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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05, 2026
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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05, 2026
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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05, 2026
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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05, 2026
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