By Dr. Andrew Young Have you ever seen an article about how to “bullet-proof” your back, shoulder, or knee? The internet is littered with such articles, and I am here to tell you that almost all of them are over-simplifying…
By Dr. Brooke Meinema, DPT, FAFS With January being the start of a new year and many people making resolutions for themselves, it is always a great time to remember to strive for our own physical health and wellness. i’move…
Have you ever heard that you should be walking 10,000 steps a day? Have you ever asked why? The reality is that many of us set an arbitrary goal of walking 10,000 steps a day without fully understanding the purpose…
i’move is beyond fortunate to have access to not one, but two pools! They are available in our Spring Lake and Grand Haven high school locations for our aquatic therapy program. For ten years, we’ve helped patients who struggle to…
Current exercise requirements can be pretty overwhelming. Modern research believes adults should exercise 150-300 minutes a week OR complete vigorous exercise for 75-100 minutes a week - and that’s just aerobic training. Two days of strength training is recommended for…
In these dark winter months, a lack of sunlight presents some challenges to our mood and routine. Few people are a fan of sunsets at 5 pm, but the effects of low sunlight are deeper than that. Read on to…
How does cold weather impact chronic pain? Lower temperatures can contribute to reduced blood flow and inflammation in the wintertime. That doesn’t mean you should have to live in pain. Fight back against the cold with these tips to combat…
As a unique patient, you deserve a treatment plan customized to your needs. Both pain medication and physical therapy have a place in the medical community. Depending on the symptoms, frequency, and severity of your pain, learn about prescription/over the…
As our trusted patients know, we prefer using research-based physical therapy to combat joint pain in lieu of medication. For those on pain medication seeking alternative treatments instead of additional cortisone shots or increased dosage, we are here to help…
We all know we should be doing more to maintain good posture. The benefits (or consequences when neglected) can be noticed almost instantly. In the age of working from home, some may feel more inclined to answer emails while lounging…