Petoskey Physical Therapy

03/25/2026

Do you know someone who is aging and struggling with things that once came easily for them? It is difficult to watch those we love age, and while we can't stop time, we do have the ability to increase mobility and function. Maintaining independence in life skills as well as the ability to continue doing the things we love should be at the top of everyone's priority list! Check out this article from the AARP for more info, then call us to make an apt.

https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/medical/physical-therapy/

03/18/2026

We are open and here to help. Following significant excavation yesterday, Matthew Gaunt is looking forward to returning to his real passion, Physical Therapy.

Give us a call today and let's get back to getting better!

03/15/2026

03/05/2026

It's party time! If Matthew Gaunt DPT has ever helped you get back to doing the things you love, wish him a Happy Birthday here!

02/10/2026

According to the World Health Organization, 619 MILLION people suffer from back pain. We can help! Call us today at (231) 881- 9770 to start getting better!

12/16/2025

🚨 ATTENTION: FSA Money About to Expire 🚨

If you have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and you don’t use it by December 31st, that money is GONE. No rollover. No refunds. No second chances.

Here’s the good news:
You can use those dollars for high-level physical therapy that actually fixes the problem — not the rushed visits in a PT mill.

At Petoskey Physical Therapy & Osteopractic, we provide:
✔️ One-on-one care (no double booking)
✔️ Advanced manual therapy & manipulation
✔️ Dry needling, BFR, diagnostic ultrasound
✔️ Direct Care -- simple, transparent, effective

💥 If you’ve been “meaning to deal with” pain, stiffness, or an old injury… this is your financial deadline.

📆 Year-end spots are limited.
📩 Message us or book now at optimumdpt.com before your FSA money disappears.

👉 Use it on your health — or lose it to your employer.

Send a message to learn more

09/25/2025

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09/25/2024

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09/23/2024

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09/12/2023

Another hot off the presses study by Hernandez-Secorun et al, this systematic review and meta-analysis found Dry Needling Therapy to be an effective treatment for Chronic Neck Pain as part of a broader plan of care in the short and intermediate terms (3 months). While all ages improved, those 40+ years old had better outcomes than those younger than 40. If you have being dealing with persistent neck pain and interested in finding out if Dry Needling Therapy would be right for you call Petoskey Physical Therapy today 231-881-9770!

Another hot off the presses study, this one a systematic review and meta-analysis, finds Dry Needling therapy to be an effective treatment for Chronic Neck Pain as part of a broader plan of care in the short and intermediate terms (0-3 months). And those 40+ years old had better outcomes than those....

05/11/2023

New little blog post up! Looking at the Bayer et al. 2017 study on the benefits of starting PT early vs delayed for acute muscle injuries. Don't have the time or energy to click and read? Waiting a week to start care added 50% more time to full recovery / return to sport. Don't be the "wait and see" if it gets better guy / gal!

If you're dealing with a new injury like Lucky’s Dad (nod to parents and Bluey fans), it's crucial to address it promptly rather than waiting. In many ways, this is common sense: the longer an issue persists, the more challenging it becomes to resolve. However, you might be surprised by how much t...

04/12/2023

Another spring has sprung and that means a lot of winter-bound northern Michiganders are attacking their spring cleaning, getting their gardens ready, and getting back to their favorite hobbies or exercising. For a lot of people, the sudden increase in activity leads to aches and pains from doing too much too soon after too little for too long. I always see a rush of patients around Easter with back and hip pain, aching knees, pulled calf muscles, and foot and heel pain from Achilles tendonitis or plantar fasciitis. If you are one of them and can’t do what you love due to a fresh injury or some nagging complaint, I’m ready to help. Click the button below or call 231-881-9770 to talk about what you're dealing with and discuss your treatment options.