Be Vigilant in those parking lots!
Be Vigilant in those parking lots! Now that we’ve finally had a nice late-winter melt, people have been getting outside to bask in the sun. Unfortunately, when the snow
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03, 2015
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02, 2015
CAN EXERCISE REDUCE YOUR RISK OF CATCHING A COLD?
Research has shown that during moderate exercise, several positive changes occur in the immune system. For instance, immune cells which kill bacteria and viruses circulate through the body more
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02, 2015
Video Game Craze can lead to Hand and Wrist Injuries in Children
Video Game Craze can lead to Hand and Wrist Injuries in Children - by Rae Bontekoe, OT, Certified Hand Therapist Video games encompass 80% of entertainment in American homes
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01, 2015
Tips on how to avoid foot/ankle swelling on your next flight.
By Becky Bailey, PT, DPT Spring break is approaching and you are looking to get out of town for a well-deserved vacation. While packing your bags, you remember that
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01, 2015
We do it for you!
We do it for you! At Northern Michigan Sports Medicine Center, our policy is to verify your insurance before you come in. Our front office staff will call your
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12, 2014
Read Our Top Healthy Blogs
Enjoy the top blog posts from our physical therapists! May your New Year be happy and healthy! Postpartum “Jelly Bellies” Posted by Sandy Willoughby, PT, CSCS, CAPP-OB on Wednesday,
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12, 2014
Back to basics: Body weight workouts are the top fitness trend for 2015
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
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11, 2014
My Feet are Killing Me!
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
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11, 2014
How do you know if you need Rotator Cuff Surgery?
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
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10, 2014
Do I need orthotics?
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