Frail 2 Fit Balance Rehabilitation Program…Improving Balance, Restoring Lives! Since Northern Michigan Sports Medicine Center launched their Frail 2 Fit Balance Rehabilitation program last fall, we have been amazed
By: Hannah Armantrout According to “Today’s Geriatric Medicine”, falls have become the leading cause of injury in adults over the age of 65. This makes staying steady on your
Low back pain is the most common cause of job-related disability and a leading contributor to missed work," the National Institutes of Health (NIH) notes and a recent study
How to adjust your bike to prevent knee injuries With the arrival of spring, we can expect more daylight, nicer weather, and better road conditions. That means it is
Who are physical therapists? What do they do? You’ve probably have heard of physical therapy. Maybe a family member or friend has been treated by a physical therapist to
Be Vigilant in those parking lots! Now that we’ve finally had a nice late-winter melt, people have been getting outside to bask in the sun. Unfortunately, when the snow
Research has shown that during moderate exercise, several positive changes occur in the immune system. For instance, immune cells which kill bacteria and viruses circulate through the body more
Video Game Craze can lead to Hand and Wrist Injuries in Children - by Rae Bontekoe, OT, Certified Hand Therapist Video games encompass 80% of entertainment in American homes
By Becky Bailey, PT, DPT Spring break is approaching and you are looking to get out of town for a well-deserved vacation. While packing your bags, you remember that
