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Advent Physical Therapy in Alpine, Grand Rapids, MI

Walking your dog every day. Running around with your grandkids. Getting through a whole day’s work. All these normal daily tasks and more can be harder to do if you’re...

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Important foundational information about head and neck pain

Who out there hasn’t experienced head and neck pain? The sobering answer is that very few people make it through life without experiencing one or both of these types of...

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What you should know about diagnosing and treating shoulder pain

Your shoulder is an important joint made up of bones, cartilage, ligaments and tendons that help your arm move and carry weight. Since your shoulder is composed of so many...

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The top two things you should know about knee pain

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. Bursitis. Arthritis. Patellofemoral syndrome. These are a few of the common issues that can cause pain, swelling and other symptoms in your knee. Unfortunately, these...

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Hand and wrist pain? Here’s some information that you should know

Your hands and wrists work together to accomplish many tasks. When either is hurt, it’s difficult for the other to operate. Your hands and wrists operate from the connections of...

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What should every person know about elbow pain?

It’s easy to take your elbows and other joints for granted, but when they get hurt, you suddenly realize their importance. Your elbows are at risk for pain primarily due...

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Three things that every person with lower back pain should know

Sitting at your desk. Walking the dog. Playing with your grandkids. These are just a few of the times when back pain can make things more difficult for you. Sooner...

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Living with hip pain? Here’s some information that can help you

Your hips are crucial joints that help you walk, run, stand up, sit down or just get around in general. When one or both of them start to hurt, you’ll...

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Information everyone should know about foot and ankle pain

Your feet and ankles team up to take on the very important responsibility of supporting your body. If your feet or ankles are hurt, then walking or standing can become...