The American College of Sports Medicine just released their 9th annual survey on what fitness trends we should be expecting to see in 2015. Around 3,400 fitness professionals from
Do you have a pain in your heel? It might just be a common musculoskeletal disorder that affects the heel and arch of the foot called plantar fasciitis. Plantar
How do you know if you need Rotator Cuff Surgery? As a physical therapist working with clients with many shoulder injuries and conditions, this is a question I field quite
Do I need Orthotics? Did you know that only about 25% of the population have a foot type that is considered to be well-aligned? Another 25% are called under-pronators (also
October is National Physical Therapy Month. Besides treating injuries and movement problems, physical therapists are also interested in general health maintenance and improvement. That brings us to a question: How
Circle of Care –The TEAM SPORTS MED approachBy Julie Slifka, AT, Harbor Springs Clinic, and Stacey Ostrowski MS, AT, Cheboygan Clinic In addition to the strength coaches in the
Cut Your cardiovascular Disease Risk in just 7 minutes a day! A joint study from Iowa State University, the University of South Carolina, and Louisiana State University System in
Bike Options after a Knee Replacement One of the first things patients are anxious to return to after having a knee replaced is riding their bike. The problem with getting
New Assistive Devices for those Living with Parkinson’s Disease By: Mary Sullivan, PT Did you know that your muscle movement is controlled by chemicals that originate in your brain?
Finally; Fashionable and Supportive Sandals!One of the biggest challenges PT’s have when treating patients with foot problems is finding summer footwear that can give them support. Orthotics (link to previous
