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
Running vs Walking - A new paper was recently published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning research which re-examines the number of calories burned when walking vs. running one
DO I NEED SURGERY FOR MY KNEE INJURY? Everyone is very excited that spring has arrived so we start our many outside activities and sports. Today, we'll be addressing the
Proper Footwear Selection One of the most common questions physical therapists are asked is: “What kind of shoes should I buy?” As with every seemingly simple question, the answer
Prevention of Overhead Sports Injuries Spring is just around the corner, and for many people, that means a return to outdoor sports. Today we'll be addressing a specific subset
Headaches, What YOU need to know! This week we sat down with Dr. Wise. She is currently practicing at the Alcona Health Center - Community Health Center of Northern Michigan
Why Functional Exercise? You’ve been working out at the gym for the last few months getting ready for your vacation. You have a great routine of using the machines
What’s Blue, Pink, or Black, and wrapped all over? Can it help with healing an injury?By now you have seen strips of brightly colored tape adorning the arms, legs, and
Acute and Chronic Pain…What’s the difference? This week we were able to speak with Adam R. Wilson, PA-C, from Harborside Spine & Sports Center. Adam is a graduate of Central
