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
Good news! People who become physically active later in life are showing exercise benefits comparable to those who are physically active throughout their lifetime. This study showing the amazing
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
Yes! It’s true! Exercising in cold weather really does burn more calories. Let’s get to the heart of the issue here; in the dead of winter it is just
I’ve written at length in the past about different aspects of acute and chronic pain as it relates to musculoskeletal injuries. One specific area under the pain umbrella I’ve not
The positive impact of physical activity on brain performance is not a new concept. The aphorism ‘I’m going for a walk to clear my head’ has been around for
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. When
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. CHEBOYGAN — Whenever attending
The winter season brings many things with it. A few of my favorites are the Holiday Open House, family get-togethers and not having to cut my grass. Unfortunately, the
This is a question that I am asked by my patients at least once a week, especially during the winter months. Stiffness is experienced by nearly all ages and
