HealthQuest Physical Therapy

10/30/2025

This month’s ‘Ask the Therapist’ is brought to you by our St. Clair Shores & Mt. Clemens owners and directors, Caitlin Hall, PT, DPT (SCS) and Grace Wallace, PT, DPT and Brandon Wallace, PT, DPT (Mt. Clemens)

Question: Why does my shoulder click or pop?
A: Shoulder clicking or popping is common and often harmless. It can happen when tendons move over bones, muscles aren’t balanced, your joint is loose, or small air bubbles form in the joint.

See a PT if:
There’s pain, weakness, or loss of motion
Your shoulder feels unstable or “gives out”

Physical therapy can help by improving strength, stability, and movement patterns to keep your shoulder pain-free and active.

10/28/2025

Ready to make an impact? 💪 HealthQuest Physical Therapy is seeking PTs & PTAs who love helping patients stay active and independent. Join a team that values mentorship, growth, and patient-centered care!

Start your journey with us: careers.hqpt.com

10/25/2025

🌟 Spotlight Saturday: David Walters 🌟

David Walters joined the HealthQuest family in June 2021 as the Owner & Director of our Troy location. His journey into physical therapy began during his time at Central Michigan University, where recovering from injuries in the training room sparked his passion for sports medicine and PT. He earned a Sports Medicine degree from CMU in 1989 and a Physical Therapy degree from Wayne State University in 1993.

With decades of experience treating everyone from professional athletes to geriatric and acute hospital patients, David’s approach has always been to treat the body as a whole—not just the injury. Joining HealthQuest was a perfect fit, allowing him to continue his career with a team he has admired throughout his 30-year career.

10/23/2025

🍂 Fall is in the air — and so are the rakes, leaf blowers, and ladders! 🍁

As you tackle your fall to-do list, remember: your body deserves as much care as your yard. Shoulder, neck, and back injuries are common this time of year — but they’re also preventable!
✅ Keep your back straight and lift with your legs
✅ Avoid bending at the waist when raking
✅ Tighten your core to protect your spine
A few mindful movements can go a long way in keeping you pain-free all season long. 💪
If you’re feeling sore after tackling those leaves, our physical therapists can help you move (and feel) your best this fall!

10/21/2025

📣 Join the front lines of patient care as a front office specialist! If you’re organized, friendly, and love creating a welcoming environment, we want you on our team. 🏥✨
Apply now: careers.hqpt.com

10/20/2025

🚶‍♀️ Don’t let a fall catch you off guard. 🚶‍♂️
Falls aren’t just a part of aging—they’re preventable. If you or a loved one has any of these risk factors (like joint pain, dizziness, balance issues, or past falls), it’s time to take action.

At HealthQuest, our physical therapists create personalized fall prevention programs focused on:
✅ Pain management
✅ Balance & strength training
✅ Gait improvement
✅ Safe movement & confidence

Stay steady, strong, and doing what you love—without the fear of falling. 💪
READ MORE 🔗 https://hqpt.com/afraid-of-falling-pt-is-here-to-catch-you/

HealthQuest can help you maintain balance as you age and keep your fall risk low, so you can focus on what's important.

10/20/2025

Macomb HQ at 21 & North has packed up and moved… but only a mile away!
📍 New address: 22573 Hall Rd., Macomb, MI 48042
💙 Same expert care, fresh new space!
📞 Call us at (586) 231-0043 to schedule your visit.
Come see what’s new at HealthQuest Macomb!

10/19/2025

Don't wait for a fall to happen. Falls aren't just a part of aging—they're preventable. By age 50, your balance and strength begin to decline, but the good news is, you can take action now.

At HealthQuest Physical Therapy, we specialize in personalized programs that help you:

✅ Improve balance and coordination
✅ Strengthen muscles and joints
✅ Enhance confidence in daily activities
✅ Stay active and enjoy life without fear

Start your journey to better balance today.
Schedule your free fall assessment today! https://hqpt.com/request-an-appointment/

10/18/2025

🌟 Spotlight Saturday: Sam Mohawk 🌟

Sam has been a part of the HealthQuest family since May 2018, starting as a Tech at our Macomb location. After discovering his passion for physical therapy, he became a PTA at Mt. Clemens in May 2021 and now serves as a Coverage PTA since April 2023.

A lifelong athlete—playing hockey, football, and lacrosse—Sam always knew he wanted to stay involved in sports. His love for health, fitness, and helping others drew him to physical therapy, where he quickly learned from observing and asking questions. Today, Sam is thrilled to combine his passion for sports with a career in the field he loves, making a difference for every patient he treats.

10/16/2025

📣 PT101- The Overhead Athletic Institute (OAI) is a specialized program and treatment approach for overhead athletes. The OAI was developed by a HealthQuest Physical Therapy owner who began their career as a Major League Baseball pitcher. The goals of OAI are to prevent injury and enhance skills and performance. Athletes typically start at a HealthQuest clinic for physical therapy and, when ready, transition to the OAI to focus on advanced throwing and performance training. While OAI is not physical therapy, it is run by licensed physical therapists who apply their expertise to help athletes improve performance safely. All HealthQuest locations have therapists trained in this approach.
LEARN MORE 🔗 https://loom.ly/MLWP8Rs
THE OAI SERVICES
🔥 Return to play safely
🔥 Throwing mechanics evaluation & training
🔥 Elite baseball arm care programs
🔥 Baseball-specific strength and conditioning
🔥 Pitching velocity programs

At HealthQuest Physical Therapy located in Oakland County, Macomb County, Lapeer County, and St. Clair County our physical therapist treats patients with sports medicine to prevent injury and treat sprains and strains.

10/15/2025

🏋️‍♂️ Keep Your Shoulders Strong at Any Age! 🏀⚾

From little league pitchers to weekend warriors, healthy shoulders are key to staying active and injury-free. Check out this month's newsletter for tips for all ages! Physical Therapy helps: Strength, mobility, mechanics, and injury prevention.
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HealthQuest Physical Therapy wants to help you keep your shoulder healthy at any age. Aging doesn't mean you have to be in pain! We can help.