Every year, hundreds of athletes from across the Midwest travel to Petoskey to compete in the Petoskey Youth Soccer Association (PYSA) tournaments. Held each spring and fall, these events
You know that moment. You bend down to pick up a sock… and suddenly your back files a formal complaint. Or you stand up after gardening and walk like
In 2024, at age 64, I made a commitment to myself to conclude my 30+ years of fairly regular mountain bike racing and Cross Country ski racing by completing
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The decision to have a total knee replacement is life changing. I chose the team at NMSMC in Indian River after learning about the Total Knee Rehabilitation Institute. The
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The Day Everything Changed On March 8, 2024, Kristin clipped into her skis for what was supposed to be a beautiful day in Colorado. Instead, it became the day
From a physical therapist’s perspective, back pain is less about a single “injury” and more about how your body moves, tolerates load, and adapts over time. Most cases are
The Importance of Athletic Trainers in High Schools Athletic trainers (ATs) play an indispensable role in high schools, where sports and physical activity are a cornerstone of student life.
March is national athletic training month. Join us in celebrating our licensed athletic trainers! Enjoy this article from Sports Medicine fellowship trained Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Jordan Nester who has years
