OrthoMichigan

29/08/2025

Football is one of the most popular sports in the United States today but it is also one of the most dangerous. Here are the ten most common football injuries.

Football is one of the most popular and dangerous sports in the United States. Here are the ten most common football injuries.

28/08/2025

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27/08/2025

:How does Lake Michigan rank in size among the lakes of the world?

24/08/2025

It’s a fact of life: As you age, your bones become thinner and lose their density.

Fortunately, you can take steps early on to strengthen your bone health and prevent osteopenia (bone thinning) and osteoporosis (late-stage bone loss).

An orthopaedic surgeon explains why bone health is important and shares strategies for improvement. https://health.clevelandclinic.org/bone-health?utm_source=feedotter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=FO-06-25-2025&utm_content=httpshealthclevelandclinicorgbonehealth&utm_term=N%2FA =0e237d5d-fe8f-4ba2-9e4c-fd1972720200

23/08/2025

Ever wonder why your joints make clicking or popping noises? Here could be some causes.

Joint cracking can be really loud. We’re talking up to 83 decibels — that’s about the same volume as a diesel truck going 40 miles an hour! Our experts explain why joints pop and if it’s cause for concern.

21/08/2025

OrthoMichigan is proud to announce the opening of our new Osteoporosis Clinic at our Flint location, created to help you take control of your bone health.
At OrthoMichigan, you’ll get:
• Personalized treatment plans to protect and strengthen your bones
• Expert guidance on diet, exercise, and medications
• Support to prevent fractures and keep you active and independent
If you’re over 50, have had a recent fracture, or have a family history of osteoporosis — now is the time to get evaluated.

As we age, our bones can become thinner and more fragile, increasing the risk of fractures. Osteoporosis often develops without symptoms until a break occurs. But the good news is, it’s treatable and preventable with the right care. ​

20/08/2025

There’s a reason exercise makes you sweat: It isn’t easy. All that effort can sometimes make you wonder WHY you put yourself through it, right? If you’ve ever had those doubts and need motivation, here are 12 reasons to hit that next workout.

It’s no secret that regular exercise is good for you. A sports medicine physician explains just how much exercise can benefit your physical and mental well-being.

20/08/2025

Cardio exercise is heart-pounding — but that doesn’t mean it needs to pound on your joints.

Low-impact cardio workouts raise your heart rate and test your lungs without putting as much wear and tear on your body.

Want to get all the benefits of a cardio workout without stressing your joints? Try these seven activities.

20/08/2025

Your iliotibial band, or IT band, is a tendon that extends from your hip to your knee along the outside of your thigh. The thick band of connective fibers is the largest piece of fascia (connective tissue) in the human body. It’s also some of runners’ and cyclists’ biggest pain points.

That’s because overuse of your IT band can cause swelling and irritation.
IT band stretches and exercises can help ease or even prevent injury, improve flexibility and strengthen key muscles.

Your IT band is a tendon that runs from your outer hip to your outer knee and can get tight with repeated use, like running or cycling. These exercises and stretches can help loosen things up.

20/08/2025

Did you know we offer physical therapy services as well? Our experienced therapists provide individualized care and the latest techniques in orthopedic physical and occupational therapy. Should your OrthoMichigan doctor recommend these services to you, our representative will verify insurance coverage and obtain any necessary insurance authorizations on your behalf. OrthoMichigan Therapy Services has state of the art clinics conveniently located in Davison, Clio, Fenton, Lapeer and Flint. Learn more here:

Our experienced therapists provide individualized care and the latest techniques in orthopedic physical and occupational therapy.

20/08/2025

Pain is your body’s way of telling you something is wrong. But it doesn’t always tell you exactly what’s wrong and if you need medical treatment. So, when pain develops in your hand, wrist or elbow, how do you know whether to treat it at home or see a doctor?

There can be a number of reasons you experience pain in your hand, wrist or elbow. An orthopaedic surgeon explains how to assess your pain and when to call a doctor.

20/08/2025

Hand arthritis can be extremely painful, limit your ability to move and sap your hand strength. And unlike other unwelcome houseguests, it’s usually there to stay.

When you start limiting your activities and movement due to arthritis pain, your tendons can shorten over time, leading to the telltale signs of advanced hand arthritis (think: knotted joints and bent, curled fingers).

Hand arthritis can be extremely painful, limit your ability to move and sap your hand strength, but exercise is a natural antidote. These 16 movements can get you on the road to arthritis symptom relief.