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Stay Strong, Move Free: How to Stay Flexible and Active All Summer Long in Grand Rapids
Summer in Grand Rapids is short—but sweet. Whether you’re biking the White Pine Trail, strolling the Farmers Market, or just playing with your grandkids, the key to a pain-free season is flexibility...
Top 7 Summer Activities for Adults 55+ in Grand Rapids That Keep You Moving and Feeling Great
Looking to stay active, social, and healthy this summer in Grand Rapids? Whether you're managing arthritis, recovering from an injury, or just want to stay strong and independent, summer is the...
Walking With a Weighted Vest: Boost Bone Strength & Balance After 55
If you're 55 or older and looking for a safe, effective way to stay strong, steady, and independent, walking with a weighted vest might be the perfect addition to your routine. It’s a gentle,...
Move Easier, Hurt Less: A Smart Guide to Tackling Arthritis After 55 in Grand Rapids
Hey friends! If your knees creak louder than the floorboards on Wealthy Street or your hands feel stiff after gripping a mug at Madcap, you’re not alone. Arthritis is the #1 cause of disability in...
Activities for Late Stage Dementia
There are a lot of reasons to engage people in the later stages of dementia in meaningful experiences. Activities are not merely entertainment. Meaningful activity forms the bedrock of meaning for...
2023: New Year, New Habit
Make 2023 the year you live your best life Historically, the new year marks a fresh start, new motivation to work towards a “new me”. We set goals to be happier, to worry less, to exercise more or...
In Home Physical Therapy: Does It Work?
A person can receive physical therapy in a variety of settings. The hospital, a rehab facility, an outpatient clinic, a gym and in the comfort of their own home. Physical therapy in all of these...
6 Reasons Why Your Previous Physical Therapy Didn’t Work
Do you ever feel as though nothing will ever help you get rid of your pain? Have you suffered for so long that you’ve just started to accept your pain as a burden you’re destined to carry? Many...
Wait, So What Is Geriatric Physical Therapy?
Hey guys, welcome! And happy fall (the greatest season of them all, in my humble opinion). I hope you’ve all got your sweaters and blankets and mugs with hot chocolate because today, we’re going to...