Avoiding Slips, Trips, and Falls this Winter
Each year, one in every three adults age 65 and older falls. Falls are a common and often a devastating problem among older adults. The results of falls cause
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Are you moving better than last year?
The new year is here and you may find yourself with renewed motivation to take another shot at those recurring new year’s resolutions. While weight loss is by far
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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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Lifespan vs. Healthspan
The concept of adding years to one’s life is as old as time itself. We’ve been searching for the proverbial fountain of youth for centuries, and while modern medicine
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Worried about back pain while traveling for the holidays? Read on!
Americans will spend 19 billion hours traveling to see family and friends this year, logging over 1.1 trillion miles in the sky, on the road, and on the rails.
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Why Am I Dizzy?
Being dizzy or off balance can be a scary sensation. Many adults experience vertigo, dizziness, light headed sensations, ringing in the ears, or general feeling of unsteadiness. It is
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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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Skiers: ACL Injury Prevention Starts Now!
Even though the ski season is a couple of months away, many in the north are starting to get their body ready to hit the slopes. While many start
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09, 2021
Hunters: Start Getting Your Body Ready Now
Opening Day For rifle season 2021 is about 2 months away, and that means many across Northern Michigan are starting to air out their thermal gear and sight in
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08, 2021
Reflecting on Labor Day
by Bethie Walker, a graduate student in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Mount St. Joseph University in Cincinnati, OH When most of us think of Labor Day,