Maximize your mobility Is your balance up for a boat ride?
One of the best things about living in Northern Michigan is having access to all of our nearby lakes and rivers. A natural byproduct of that proximity is boating
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07, 2019
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06, 2019
Is pre-season conditioning necessary for young athletes?
Every year millions of children participate in athletics, and every year thousands and even millions sustain relatively minor injuries that could be avoided with pre-season conditioning. By some estimates,
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06, 2019
Maximize your mobility 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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05, 2019
Maximize your mobility “Can I garden after a knee replacement? “
Nicer weather is finally (mostly) here, and I know for many folks that means it is time to get out in the garden. Whether you grow flowers, veggies, or
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05, 2019
Maximize your mobility Calling all runners!: Get your summer program off on the right foot!
I’m headed into my 15th year as a practicing physical therapist. After you’ve been around for a while, you start to notice patterns in the problems patients come to
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04, 2019
Maximize your mobility Never too late: New study shows exercise lowers mortality risk even when started later in adulthood
Good news! People who become physically active later in life are showing exercise benefits comparable to those who are physically active throughout their lifetime. This study showing the amazing
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04, 2019
Maximize your mobility Make it a pain-free spring this spring
After a mostly mild start, our winter season certainly made up for it (and then some) over the past two months. My hope that spring is near is bolstered
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03, 2019
Maximize your mobility It’s true, exercising in cold weather burns more calories
Yes! It’s true! Exercising in cold weather really does burn more calories. Let’s get to the heart of the issue here; in the dead of winter it is just
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03, 2019
Maximize your mobility Why do I hurt more when it’s cold?
I’ve written at length in the past about different aspects of acute and chronic pain as it relates to musculoskeletal injuries. One specific area under the pain umbrella I’ve not
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02, 2019
Maximize your mobility Can exercise improve brain performance in kids?
The positive impact of physical activity on brain performance is not a new concept. The aphorism ‘I’m going for a walk to clear my head’ has been around for