OrthoMichigan Physical Therapy

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! We hope everyone has a safe and fun night!

10/29/2025

It may come as no surprise that Halloween is one of the top three holidays when an emergency room visit is made, which is no treat. The most common injuries are cuts, broken bones and sprains. Make sure your path is well lit while outside in the dark this Halloween!

Thousands of people land in the emergency room each year due to Halloween-related injuries. An emergency doctor has easy tips for parents to help keep children safe.

10/27/2025

Overuse of your IT band can cause swelling and irritation. The pain can sideline even the hardiest endurance athletes, turning each step into an achy shuffle. Here is how you can stretch your IT band.

Your IT band is a tendon that runs from your outer hip to your outer knee and can get tight with repeated use, like running or cycling. These exercises and stretches can help loosen things up.

10/27/2025

This week is Medical Assistants Recognition Week! One of the fastest-growing careers in the nation, medical assistants make medical offices run more smoothly and are instrumental in overall quality patient care. We want to thank the amazing medical assistants who are vital to our business and give our patients top quality care and support they need.

10/27/2025

Walking is one of the easiest and best activities for staying fit. To get the most benefit, the gold standard has been to aim for 10,000 steps a day, especially with all the wearable devices that can easily track how much you move.

But sometimes, it’s difficult to fit that many steps in, especially during the workweek. Who has the time? And is that the goal you should be aiming for anyway?

Aiming to walk 10,000 steps a day? Walking is a good goal to have, but an expert explains why that number may or may not be best for you and your fitness goals.

10/27/2025

Walking is an easy, accessible form of exercise that you can do year-round. But to get good benefits out of walking, you’ll need a solid shoe that can give you the right amount of support. Getting the wrong shoes can set you back by causing injury or damage to your feet over time.

Walking is a heart-healthy aerobic activity that almost anyone can do. A physical therapist explains how to find the best pair of shoes to support your feet through a workout.

10/27/2025

Cardio exercise is heart-pounding — but that doesn’t mean it needs to pound on your joints.

Low-impact cardio workouts raise your heart rate and test your lungs without putting as much wear and tear on your body.

Want to get all the benefits of a cardio workout without stressing your joints? Try these seven activities.

10/27/2025

Inversion tables — which suspend you upside down — are said to relieve back pain by taking pressure off your spine. Whether or not they work is another question.

Hanging upside down may not seem like the obvious way to get back pain relief, but inversion tables could be helpful for some people. A pain management specialist explains.

10/27/2025

Want to tone your midsection? You can start by standing up to do ab exercises.

Surprised? That’s understandable. After all, most of us think of a few classic on-the-floor exercises when it comes to strengthening our abdominals. But it turns out, you can get a deeper and more thorough core workout while on your feet.

Want to do a workout to tone up your midsection? Your best option may be to do it from a standing position, as our exercise physiologist explains.

10/27/2025

Exercise is a vital part of a healthy lifestyle. But if you’ve gotten out of the habit of being active — or have never found an exercise routine that works — it might feel like an impossible task to get started.

Luckily, it’s never too late to figure out a workout routine. Here’s how to start exercising.

If you’ve gotten out of the habit of exercising (or have never been able to stick to it), getting started can feel impossible. But it’s never too late to begin! An exercise physiologist shares practical tips to help you get and stay motivated.

10/27/2025

Yards cover millions of acres around our houses ― and many of us fixate on making every inch look perfect. That’s fabulous for the appearance of our lawns and gardens. It’s often not so great for how our backs feel. Hours of yard work can leave you with a painful reminder of what it took to get the job done. But know this, too: Back pain isn’t a curse that comes with having a green thumb.

Want to avoid aches and pains after working in the yard? A chiropractor has tips to help make you feel as good as your lawn and garden look after the job is done.

10/27/2025

Lunges can actually be challenging for beginners. Here's how to do them correctly.

A sports medicine physician explains the right way to do lunges and why the squat can help set you up for better success.