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benefits of training for running

The benefits of training for running with a physical therapist

Running is a great physical activity to include as part of a healthy lifestyle. It helps improve your lung power, your cardiovascular health, your immune system and your mental health....

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Three signs that you need carpal tunnel syndrome treatment

Do you find it harder to grip your coffee cup all of a sudden? Has turning doorknobs become more difficult? Are you finding it harder to get through an entire...

arthritis advent pt

How would you feel without arthritis pain?

Joints that move more smoothly as you walk. Decreased joint pain when you wake up in the morning and when doing daily activities. These are just a few of the...

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Advent Physical Therapy Announces New Clinic in Hudsonville, Michigan

Hudsonville, MI – July 6, 2020 – Advent Physical Therapy (AdventPT.com), a service of Mercy Health and Alliance Physical Therapy Partners, is pleased to announce the opening of their new outpatient...

osteoporosis exercises to avoid

Three types of exercises to avoid when you have osteoporosis

If you’ve been diagnosed with osteoporosis, you may be tempted to avoid all physical activity in an attempt to reduce your risk of injury. While there is some wisdom in...

pain in back of ankle above heel

Is pain in the back of the ankle above the heel normal?

Occasional soreness and tightness in the ankles can occur after physical activity, but ongoing and intense ankle pain are the signs of something more serious. Pain in the back of...

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COVID-19/Respiratory Recovery

Recovering from the coronavirus pandemic? We can help. You have been through a lot. It’s time to take a deep breath and start healing. Coronavirus has had a tremendous impact...

dull pain in hip

What conditions are causing a dull pain in my hip?

It’s normal to have sore hips every now and then from something like sitting for too long or working too hard on your yard. However, dull hip pain that persists...

what does a hip impingement feel like?

What does a hip impingement feel like and when do you need treatment?

You feel twinges of pain when rotating your hip. It’s difficult for you to walk uphill or get into or out of the car. If these scenarios sound familiar, you...