Are you moving better than last year?
You walk a few miles every day, exercise a few days each week, and generally try to keep yourself fit and flexible. You think you’re getting along pretty darn
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12, 2022
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12, 2022
Why Am I So Dang Stiff?
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
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11, 2022
Are You Afraid of Falling this Winter?
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
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10, 2022
Seniors: Don’t let a fear of falling keep you indoors!
Winter is just around the corner, and like many in Northern Michigan, you’re probably itching to get outside. Maybe for you that means regular trips to your favorite ski
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09, 2022
Considering a Hip or Knee Replacement? Read On!
Total knee and hip replacements are among the most common orthopedic surgeries performed in the United States. Each year, over 7 million of these procedures are performed between these
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09, 2022
Athletic Trainers are Essential to Health Care in Northern Michigan
Picture this. The football game is in the second half and the score is close. The rivalry between the two schools has the stands packed with students, parents, and the
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08, 2022
Keeping Your Brain Healthy Past 60
As our population continues to grow in the 70 and older demographic, there has been a concurrent increase in the number of people affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other
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08, 2022
Hunters: Start Getting Your Body Ready Now
Opening Day for whitetail season approaching fast, and that means many across Northern Michigan are starting to air out their thermal gear and sight on their bows and rifles.
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07, 2022
What is Pain?
Despite being a universal human experience, pain can vary greatly in intensity, quality, and duration from person to person. The exact same stubbed-toe might be described as aching, burning,
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06, 2022
Is Plantar Fasciitis Killing Your Sole
Summer feels like it’s finally here, and for some, the season brings with it an onset of foot pain. Physical therapists often see an uptick in foot pain during