Onward Grand Rapids

Onward Grand Rapids Individualized performance physical therapy for the goal oriented persons!

Dr. Joe Hanisko is a physical therapist in the Grand Rapids area who specializes in the individualized treatment of athletes looking to excel beyond their pain. Joe has compiled several effective techniques that allow athletes to manage their pain and injuries, and strive to reach their goals.

12/26/2025

Want an easier pregnancy and birth?

Then, it is time to play offense, not defense.

Pregnancy and labor are among the most challenging things you’ll ever ask your body to do. Working with a birth prep specialist will help to prepare your body for labor and delivery while minimizing the aches and pains that come with pregnancy. This preventative care enables you to have an easier birth and postpartum recovery.

At Onward Physical Therapy, our birth prep team provides hands-on, personalized care that focuses on the mom for a smoother delivery.

12/10/2025

You work hard, you train hard, you live your best life. Let us help you recover to stay there.

12/05/2025

Hip pain keeping you from training, running, or just sitting comfortably? You’re not alone — and you don’t have to live with it.

At Onward Physical Therapy, we specialize in helping active individuals beat hip impingement without surgery or endless rest. Through targeted manual therapy, movement retraining, and strength work, we get you back to moving pain-free — fast.

Don’t settle for sitting out. Move freely again with Onward.

11/25/2025

If you never expose your body to the thing that hurt it in the first place, sure, you might feel a little better temporarily.⁠
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But what happens when after resting for a few weeks, you try and dive back into your old fitness routine? Now what?⁠
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Now you’ve spent weeks deconditioning, and the original thing is still painful because the root cause was never addressed. ⁠
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For example, if you hurt your back deadlifting or your knee running, and it was related to your form or positioning, how could we expect this to improve without addressing your movement patterns? How could we expect to make any sort of meaningful change by just avoiding the thing for a few weeks?⁠
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If a provider tells you to rest and wait it out without actually examining the movements or positions that bothered you in the first place, it might be time to seek out someone who understands your goals.⁠
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At Onward, we aim to keep your fitness as high as possible and keep you doing as much of what you love as possible until we can get you back to the thing that actually hurt you in the first place. ⁠
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Ready for a different type of rehab? Shoot us a DM and let’s talk about it!

Sorry, but not sorry. We’ve got you, because we get you.
10/28/2025

Sorry, but not sorry. We’ve got you, because we get you.

10/17/2025

Four machines, one outcome. They all get your HR elevated and your pump pumping. Cardiovascular output (aka exercise) especially when sustained for 30-60 mins at moderate intensity can be an AMAZING pain management strategy. Circulation and general body stimulation work together in incredible ways to help dampen pain when present. It’s almost like the body knows what it’s doing….
Having issues with pain? Let us know how we can help!

616-202-2080, give us a call or set up a Phone Consult by following our links in the bio! We can’t wait to help.
10/16/2025

616-202-2080, give us a call or set up a Phone Consult by following our links in the bio! We can’t wait to help.

Do it for you, do it for everyone in your life. Be a leader, we will tip our hat to you 💪🏼
10/13/2025

Do it for you, do it for everyone in your life. Be a leader, we will tip our hat to you 💪🏼

Keep your friends close and your enemies far, far away.
10/07/2025

Keep your friends close and your enemies far, far away.

Running with pain is no fun, sometimes we need to consider what’s between us and the road or trail. Trust your gut when ...
09/26/2025

Running with pain is no fun, sometimes we need to consider what’s between us and the road or trail. Trust your gut when it comes to shoe selection but use this info to guide you in the store. If you struggle with the pain, getting a custom running screen done here with us to help dial in your mechanics.

MRIs, yeah you probably can hold off on that. Low back pain is common, we know that 90% of people will do just fine neve...
09/24/2025

MRIs, yeah you probably can hold off on that. Low back pain is common, we know that 90% of people will do just fine never getting that picture. Trust your body, given the right dosage of care it will heal with time—you got this 💪🏼

The BS continues to flow. Moms, you don’t need more fear, you need more support and more fitness. You and your baby will...
09/10/2025

The BS continues to flow. Moms, you don’t need more fear, you need more support and more fitness. You and your baby will thank YOU for sticking to your plan. If things seem off, we got you. Be strong, mom!

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6770 Old 28th Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI
49546

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 7pm
Tuesday 7am - 7pm
Wednesday 7am - 7pm
Thursday 7am - 7pm
Friday 7am - 7pm

Telephone

+19897802748

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