Team Rehabilitation - Lansing

09/03/2025

Kinesio Taping/Rocktape are therapeutic taping techniques that have been in use for many years to promote healing. These methods utilize a latex-free tape that is able to be worn for 3-5 days. The tape is strategically applied in order to ease pain, encourage the natural healing process of the body, stabilize & balance muscles and joints without restricting range of motion, and promote a reduction in the inflammation of an affected area. Because the tape is able to be left on for a few days, the benefits provided by manual therapy and soft tissue mobilization by your therapist are continued well after you leave the clinic. Kinesio Tape/Rocktape can to be applied in many ways to many areas and can be used to treat a wide variety of injuries and symptoms. By changing the shape, direction, and amount of stretch incorporated into the placement, your therapist can target your specific needs. Whether you are looking to reduce pain, lessen inflammation, promote circulation, prevent injury, or optimize performance, a certified taping practitioner can help.

08/27/2025

Compression stockings or socks are used to treat leg swelling and varicose veins. They’re also helpful for athletes and people who stand for long periods.

Compression stockings are a common sight in nursing homes and hospital patients recovering from surgery. Now they're trendy on social media—but should you get a pair? Here's what experts say.

08/20/2025

Team Rehab’s Post COVID-19 Recovery Program is designed to help patients, using medically supervised therapy, so they may regain strength, respiratory function and resume normal lifestyle. Throughout the therapy sessions a patient’s heart rate, oxygen saturation and blood pressure are carefully monitored and that data is used to maintain a safe and effective recovery program.

08/13/2025

Functional Dry Needling, sometimes called Trigger Point Dry Needling, is a manual therapy technique that uses a thin needle to pe*****te the skin and stimulate trigger points in muscular and connective tissue. Recent research shows that dry needling can cause rapid reductions in pain and improvements in range of motion. The researchers studied 17 patients. All patients’ neck pain began within 7 days of the start of the study. Half of the patients received trigger point dry needling treatment, and the other half received no treatment. The patients who received the dry needling had better results. Immediately after the treatment, their pain decreased by 33%. One week after the treatment, their pain was 66% less. Also, those patients treated with dry needling were better able to bend their heads forward and backward and to turn their heads toward the painful side of their necks. In the previous study, dry needling was used alone without other physical therapy interventions. Another study examined the use of dry needling in conjunction with exercise and other physical therapy interventions for proximal hamstring tendinopathy. This study found that dry needling gives similar improvements. Over 20 of Team Rehabilitation Physical Therapists have been trained and certified in dry needling. If you have problems with pain and mobility that may be traced to trigger points, talk to your doctor and see if he/she feels that dry needling is the right treatment for you.

08/06/2025

Vestibular therapy is used to combat the effects of vestibular disorders, such as, vertigo, dizziness, visual and balance issues. Secondary effects of vestibular disorders include nausea, fatigue, and a lack of concentration. Vestibular Therapy is done to reduce these primary and secondary effects. The physical therapist analyzes the patient evaluation, along with the patient’s goals and creates a customized exercise plan. After the first few visits, it is important for Vestibular Therapy patients to implement a home exercise plan provided by their physical therapist. Home exercise plans help to ensure that the patient is reaching the goals they set.

07/30/2025

There are many causes of bone pain, ranging from a bone bruise or fracture, to less common (albeit very serious) causes, such as bone cancer or infection.

Read about the various causes behind bone pain, including a bone bruise, fracture, or cancer, as well as how your healthcare provider will diagnose and treat it.

07/23/2025

Our physical therapists at Team Rehabilitation help address shoulder injuries with strengthening and stretching the surrounding muscles. A crucial aspect of shoulder therapy are range-of-motion exercises. At the initial evaluation, our therapists will measure your range of motion with a goniometer. With this data, we work with the patient on an individual level to increase that range. Our therapists will also construct an in-home exercise program which should be closely followed for a full recovery. Strengthening the muscles in the shoulder provides this joint the support it needs to prevent future injuries.

07/16/2025

Orthopedic surgeons specialize in the treatment of a variety of conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedists treat problems of bones, joints, muscles, nerves, and other parts of the musculoskeletal system. There are a number of sub-specialties within the field of orthopedic surgery.

Learn about orthopedic surgery, including the most common procedures, the number of patients treated, and the most frequent orthopedic problems.

07/09/2025

Walking sticks and poles help shift the load from your lower extremities to your upper extremities, improving mobility, balance, and stability while hiking or walking.

Adding walking poles (trekking poles) to your workout can have many health benefits, like reducing achy joints and improving balance. Find out if they're right for you.

07/02/2025

Meet Urvi Patel! Urvi received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Midwestern University and Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Physiology from Indiana University. She treats all patients including athletes, injured workers, geriatrics, and pre/post-surgical patients. She has training in work conditioning/hardening, Functional Capacity Evaluations, IASTM, dry needling, and the McKenzie method. Urvi has worked in many different settings, but loves the outpatient therapy setting best.

06/25/2025

Meet our Clinic Director, Saige Richardson!
W. Saige Richardson has been working in Physical Therapy since 1991 when she was a PT Assistant. Her first job was at University of Michigan hospital learning Orthopedics, Neurorehabilitation, wound care, and acute care. Working her way through PT school where she attended University of Findlay in Ohio. For the first nine years of being a Physical Therapist she developed her manual therapy skills through Michigan State University Osteopathic Manual Medicine courses and Saint Augustine University in Florida. She advanced her training to include the pelvic floor conditions thirteen years ago, received her certification in Lymphedema in 2012, and dry needle training in 2016.

Saige’s first passion is patient care in all of its forms. The diverse background allows her to address her patient’s needs for maximum recovery. The intense training has Saige prepared for treating spinal conditions, sports conditions, pelvic rehabilitation, Lymphedema including swelling after surgery or plastic reconstruction.

06/18/2025

Pelvic and abdominal physical therapy addresses various types of pelvic pain and dysfunction. Some of these conditions may include urinary incontinence (uncontrolled leakage of urine), pain during pregnancy or post-partum, and pain in pelvic muscles, joints, nerves or related soft tissues. Treatments are designed to decrease restrictions, improve strength and support of the pelvic floor and surrounding structures, educate patients about trunk pressures and body mechanics, and provide instruction on behavioral changes to optimize bladder and pelvic function. Americans of all ages suffer from pelvic related conditions that can be addressed with physical therapy. Be sure to ask about Pelvic Floor physical therapy and how it can benefit you.