Winters in Michigan can be unpredictable. When there’s snow on the ground, there are still lots of options to get you outside. If you want to get out of the house and brave the winter weather, here are some ways for you and your family to stay active and enjoy the snow! 1. Sledding and Tobogganing. You canContinue Reading »
The physical therapy team here at Functional Advantage knows that the beginning of every year starts about the same way: you plan out your new years resolutions with the best intentions to sticking with but a few days in you find yourself relaxing on the couch instead of going to the gym or having cheatContinue Reading »
Have You Ever Pulled A Muscle? Chances are you have… and you probably remember it clearly! A lot of patients here at Functional Advantage Physical Therapy are often surprised at how easy it is to pull a muscle. Someone recently pulled a back muscle while sneezing! They don’t realize how detrimental pulling a muscle could be toContinue Reading »
“Bouncing Back After Baby” a phrase you’ve probably heard constantly during pregnancy. But what does this entail? As you probably know by now, it’s amazing what your body is capable of. But unfortunately, postpartum bodies are not perfect. Muscle weakness, posture changes, and healing tissues can lead to aches, pains, and impaired function. Luckily physicalContinue Reading »
Here at Functional Advantage Physical Therapy the majority of patients we see are 50 years old or older and a popular question we get from those patients is…“How can I stay healthy and active in retirement?” Most of the problems we see, such as back pain and knee pain, do NOT come as a result ofContinue Reading »
Walking is one of the easiest and most overlooked forms of exercise, it’s simple, free, and one of the best ways to get more active, become healthier, and lose weight without too much effort. Since the start of summer, we have seen more and more people out walking, so we’ve created a list of tips toContinue Reading »
Golf is the most common summer activity that our patients do. It allows people to have social interactions while competing with friends, family, and colleagues. As with any sport, there are always opportunities for injury and improvement. Physical therapy can not only relieve pain from golfing, but also improve strength and mobility allowing players toContinue Reading »
As we get older, our bodies change and need some extra care to ensure that we stay healthy. Here are some tips to keep you in tip top shape as you age! Exercise When You Can Exercising is one of the most well-known ways to stay fit. Walking keeps your heart healthy as your endurance changes when youContinue Reading »
Golf season is finally here! To make the best of the limited time we have with nice weather, we want to make sure you’re prepared to head out on the course without experiencing any pain. Here are six areas of the body, from head to toe, that are prone to golf injuries and some tipsContinue Reading »
It’s hard for anyone to get into an exercise routine and stick to it. For moms, it may seem nearly impossible with all of the responsibilities they have to take care of. From running to appointments, dropping little ones off at school or daycare, and balancing work and home tasks, there is often little time leftContinue Reading »
