It’s that time of year again. Everyone has started working on their New Year’s resolutions and feeling more motivated than ever to hit their new goal for the New Year. Everyone at Functional Advantage is no exception – we’ve all been talking about the goals that we’ve set ourselves too, and what we’re going to doContinue Reading »
Do you dread having to go to the doctor? Waiting to get an appointment and then once you do, you wait forever in the office… Don’t worry, we feel the same way when we have to make doctor appointments. We understand that your lives are busy and one of the common things we hear from patients isContinue Reading »
Some days you just can’t make it to the gym. Whether it be due to COVID-19 or one of our Pure Michigan snowstorms, sometimes we just can’t make it out of the house. In these cases, there are plenty of options for at-home workouts that involve weights. If you don’t have dumbbells at home, youContinue Reading »
Most people know that you go to physical therapy when your neck, back, shoulder, or knee hurts. But what about issues that you don’t hear about every day? Physical therapy can benefit almost anyone, and there are many things that physical therapy can help with that you may not know about.Balance. People who have weakness inContinue Reading »
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and it seems fitting to discuss the role of physical therapy in breast cancer rehabilitation. According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is diagnosed in approximately 1 in 8 women. And although rare (less than 1% of cases in the US), males can also be diagnosed withContinue Reading »
Growing up, most of us were told to sit up straight. However, as we’ve grown older, most people find themselves thinking less about good posture as they are busy doing other things. Many of us work in jobs that involve sitting, too. Improper body mechanics and posture can cause pain and added stress in jointsContinue Reading »
Summer is upon us and everything gets hotter. Staying cool is key, and heat-related illness can become something to think about. There are three types of heat-related illness, including heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. Some signs and symptoms of heat-related illness to watch out for are different for the different types. However, some commonContinue Reading »
“Can I come to you for Physical Therapy if my Doctor referred me to a different facility?” This is a question we often get at our office and the answer is… Yes! In fact, if your doctor is affiliated with a hospital system they will most likely refer you to physical therapy within that same hospital system andContinue Reading »
Have your joints started to feel stiff since the cold weather has started? You may have noticed clicks and cracks coming from your joints and you can’t put your finger on why it is happening to you. This time of the year, joint pain is one of the most common things we see and treatContinue Reading »
The Misconceptions of Using Heat vs. Ice When used properly, they can be extremely effective Icing helps reduce inflammation and swelling Heat helps with sore muscles and stiff Joints Always use a barrier between heat or ice and your skin HEAT vs. ICE Treating pain with hot and cold can be very effective for a wide variety of different conditionsContinue Reading »
