Fyzical Therapy and Balance Center of Petoskey

12/31/2025

Here is an example of how the infrared goggles I use can help a patient. The patient came in 2 weeks ago with a dizziness/vertigo complaint. In the normal clinic setting with no goggles (at the time), all vertigo tests did not show any eye movement, so likely an inner ear nerve problem? The patient’s TWO brain MRIs the past year were normal (but expensive). So she was referred to me.

After placing them in the goggles, not allowing the eyes and brain to compensate, BOOM! That jumping of the eyes in the video makes everything feel like it is spinning. Now the patient can perform a maneuver that eliminates the problem!

AMONG CASES OF BPPV, THIS IS THE RAREST SUBTYPE.
No other physical therapy clinic in Northern Michigan would be able to identify the cause and assign the appropriate treatment to this patient.

12/22/2025

The infrared goggles are here! Already they have helped determine a more focused treatment plan for a patient with concussion.

Concussion, inner ear and visual motor disturbances can be assessed! Even long lasting vertigo the other places told you to live with. It all can be helped if the real problem is found.

Refer a friend and/or call for an appointment

12/10/2025

Yes, indeed. This is a powerful tool in helping people strengthen their balance. This little suspension bridge wobbles and wiggles and with my devious mind, can provide a seemingly endless set of challenges for my patients.

12/06/2025

Easy booking! New and previous patients! Share this post!

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- Tom

12/06/2025

Coming soon !!! (Available after 12/12/25)

Infrared goggles can help with accurate and definitive diagnosis of neurological and vestibular disorders including concussion. But, they can also help in gauging progress with real data and provide treatment.

A new and valuable service in the Petoskey region! Only at FYZICAL Petoskey!

12/05/2025

Introducing the owner/physical therapist at FYZICAL Petoskey, Tom Kirkby.

- Doctor of Physical Therapy
- 16+ yrs of experience
- Northern Michigan born and raised
- visit www.fyzical.com/petoskey for more.

Prompt Therapy Solutions

12/05/2025

FYZICAL Petoskey now offering Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFRT).

BFRT utilizes pressure cuffs around 1 or more limbs to reduce blood flow to the working muscles. The result is accelerated strength and muscle growth all while exercising lighter weights. For the appropriate patient, BFRT can be utilized for:

- before and after joint replacement, fracture repair
- neurological weakness
- sports medicine including job performance
- generalized weakness
- and more!

Please contact Tom today at (231)439-3750 thomas.kirkby@fyzical.com to learn more or schedule an appointment.

Prompt Therapy Solutions

05/03/2025

Unrivaled diagnosis and treatment of all vestibular disorders. Other PT places treat ONE type of vertigo . Aftercare is essential to regaining your function after an episode of vertigo. Call or scan the QR code to get started.

04/27/2025

You don’t have to be injured to attend physical therapy. Injury prevention will not only save you money, but ensure you can continue important activities in your life.

I have a travel hockey player. I can attest to the frustration of paying lots of money for an injured player to sit the bench.

Get started today!

https://scheduling.go.promptemr.com/onlineScheduling?w=1827&s=DL

04/12/2025

Schedule a new evaluation with this link! Share with your friends too!

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Prompt Therapy Solutions

02/20/2025

Fyzical Petoskey is in network with the following insurances:

Medicare
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Medicare Plus Blue
Humana
United Healthcare
All McLaren
ASR
All Priority Health
Cigna

Visit www.fyzical.com/petoskey or call (231)439-3750 to book an appointment.