OrthoMichigan Physical Therapy

03/15/2026

To avoid knee pain or if you are having pain caused by tight muscles, here are some stretches you can do to help loosen your muscles:

Strengthen and stretch your way to happier joints.

03/13/2026

If you’re committed to exercising regularly, you may be wondering when the best time is to do it. Right after you wake up? At the end of the day? Or should it be a mix of both?

Depending on your exercise goals, there may be specific benefits to working out at a particular time of day.

Unsure of when the best time is for you to work out? Here are some general pros and cons of working out in the evening and morning.

03/11/2026

Did you know OrthoMichigan also offers state-of-the-art physical therapy? We've got 5 physical therapy locations with experienced therapists ready to give you individualized care.

03/08/2026

Whether you spend long hours at a desk, wake up feeling stiff or just want to move with more ease, adding cat-cow pose to your daily routine can help.

This gentle yoga stretch supports your spine, strengthens your core and calms your mind. A yoga therapist explains how to do it and why it helps.

03/06/2026

Muscle knots have a habit of popping up unexpectedly. In the crook of your neck. The back of your thigh. That small spot located in your lower back or right between your shoulder blades.

When muscle knots pop up, you might try and push through the pain or rub it out in hopes of finding relief. But you could probably benefit from a trigger point massage to get at the root cause of your pain.

A chiropractor walks through the steps of how to do a trigger point massage at home, and ways to avoid muscle knots.

03/04/2026

Everyday movements — climbing stairs, standing for long periods, or even getting up from a chair — can become challenging when knee arthritis is involved.

The good news? Strengthening key muscles like your quads, thighs, and glutes can help support your knees and improve mobility.

Learn more about exercises that may help:

Having strong quads could reduce your risk of knee osteoarthritis. Our expert explains and offers tips for protecting your knees.

03/02/2026

Stretch before OR after your workout? 🤔
Turns out… both matter — just in different ways!

✔️ Dynamic stretches before exercise help warm up your muscles
✔️ Static stretches after workouts help improve flexibility and recovery

Learn more here:
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/stretch-before-or-after-workout

Need help with mobility or recovery? OrthoMichigan physical therapy is here to help you move better.

Do you really need to stretch before or after your workouts? An orthopaedic surgeon explains how doing both can help prevent injuries and more.

02/27/2026

Before an elective orthopedic surgery, such as on your knee or hip, you may have questions about “prehab,” or exercise programs you can do before surgery to help with recovery. For many, the decision to go forward with surgery is hinged on their inability to exercise because of musculoskeletal pain.

Regardless of what type of surgery you’re having here are a few general tips that can help before a procedure.

If you’re having elective orthopaedic surgery, you may wonder about exercise programs you can do beforehand to help with recovery. An expert offers a few general tips that can help before a procedure.

02/25/2026

Nearly 1 in 4 American adults sit for more than eight hours a day — and that can be a real problem when it comes to your hips. They can become too tight when you’re inactive, leading to painful movements and limited flexibility.

Luckily, hip-opener exercises and stretches can help take some of the pressure off so you can feel more relaxed and move more freely.

These hip-openers can help improve flexibility and reduce pain in tight hips.

02/22/2026

Running can be hard on the body. And although you’re bound to have minor aches and pains from time to time, getting sidelined from a running injury is the last thing any runner wants.
Here are six common injuries related to running that tend to plague runners the most.

An orthopaedic surgeon discusses the six most common running injuries, plus how to treat them.

02/20/2026

Whether you want six-pack abs or content for your social media channel ( , anyone?), plank exercises are equal parts fun trend and health mainstay. Here's how to harness the power of planking.

Plank exercise class is in session. An exercise physiologist explains how to do a plank, including how long to hold one, what muscles planks work and five benefits of planking.

02/17/2026

Squats may seem simple on the surface, but they’re much more than just squatting to the floor and rising back up in quick succession. When done correctly, squats build strength across several different muscle groups and help improve stability, flexibility and more.

But doing squats the wrong way opens yourself up to potential injury, so it’s important to know how to do them right.

Squats may seem like a simple, straightforward addition to your workout — and to some extent, they are. But it’s critical to do them right, both to prevent injuries and maximize results. Here’s how.