Is Pickleball A Good Workout?
One of my favorite ways to get to know a patient during our first meeting is to ask about what kind of hobbies they have. It seems like a
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02, 2023
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01, 2023
Want to stay out of “The Home”? Strong muscles are key.
The second sentence of this column is going to be a disclaimer on the title, because I know it’s going to ruffle some feathers, so here it goes. When
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01, 2023
Ever hear the statement…Know before you go?
NMSMC’s Pre-Operative Total Knee Replacement Preparation Program EMPOWERS PATIENTS FOR SUCCESS What is the Pre-op Total Knee Prep Program? We are excited to tell you about the results we
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01, 2023
Parents and Grandparents: Can you still play on the floor?
I recently listened to Tim Ferris’ podcast which had Peter Attia, MD, on as a guest. Dr. Attia spoke about what he hopes to be able to do in
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12, 2022
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
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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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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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 2022 is about 2 months away, and that means many across Northern Michigan are starting to air out their thermal gear and sight on