October is National Physical Therapy Month. Besides treating injuries and movement problems, physical therapists are also interested in general health maintenance and improvement. That brings us to a question: How
Circle of Care –The TEAM SPORTS MED approachBy Julie Slifka, AT, Harbor Springs Clinic, and Stacey Ostrowski MS, AT, Cheboygan Clinic In addition to the strength coaches in the
Cut Your cardiovascular Disease Risk in just 7 minutes a day! A joint study from Iowa State University, the University of South Carolina, and Louisiana State University System in
Bike Options after a Knee Replacement One of the first things patients are anxious to return to after having a knee replaced is riding their bike. The problem with getting
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
