As summer winds down and we soak up the final weeks of sunshine, it’s a great time to make the most of the outdoors and stay active. This month, we’re focusing on a key part of your body that powers so many of your favorite activities: your hips.
Whether you’re wrapping up summer with hiking, biking, swimming, or sports, healthy hips are essential for strength, mobility, and balance. Keeping them strong and flexible is key to finishing the season feeling your best.
Throughout the month, we’ll be sharing tips and expert insights to help you maintain hip health and prevent injury, so you can keep moving with confidence.
Our team at Peak Performance Physical Therapy is here to support your goals with personalized care and hands-on expertise. Let’s finish the summer strong and step into fall with healthy, happy movement!
In Health,
Jill Marlan, PT, OMPT, MSPT, CSCS
CEO/ Founder
Prioritize your Hip Health this Summer!
Your hips are the foundation of movement, providing the support and flexibility needed for everything from walking to sports. Unfortunately, they’re also prone to issues like arthritis, bursitis, and muscle strains, which can lead to pain and limit your mobility. With increased activity during the summer months, now is the perfect time to focus on keeping your hips strong and healthy.
At Peak Performance Physical Therapy, we specialize in improving hip function through personalized care. Our expert team assesses your movement, identifies imbalances, and creates tailored treatment plans. These plans may include strengthening exercises, stretching routines, and manual therapy to enhance mobility and reduce pain. We also educate you on proper body mechanics and posture, helping you avoid strain during daily activities and recreational sports.
By taking steps to maintain hip health, you can prevent injuries and enjoy a more active, pain-free lifestyle. Whether you’re an athlete looking to improve performance or someone seeking relief from hip discomfort, physical therapy offers invaluable support.
Take the first step toward healthy hips this summer—reach out to us today for an evaluation!
Ethan Ruhland, DO
I am a Michigander through and through. I was born in Bay City, but primarily grew up in Lake Orion in South East Michigan. East Lansing has been home for the majority of the last 17 years since I came up to start college at MSU in 2008; and my wife, our children and I plan on the Lansing area being our home for a very long time to come. I am currently entering my third year of practice as a member of the Michigan Orthopedic Center group here in Lansing. I was blessed to have the opportunity to play football during my time at Michigan State and was a part of rebuilding the program under Coach Dantonio. My dream was always to become a physician, but my time as an athlete solidified that I wanted to be an Orthopedic Surgeon and helped shape my approach to patient care today. I am passionate about creating a true partnership with my patients where together we identify limitations, discuss all treatment options and create a plan as a team to accomplish each patients’ individual goals. While surgery may be necessary in the end, it is rarely my first recommendation when meeting a patient. It is important that patients understand that they have options and that surgery is just one of options in the management of their joint pain and that they will know when the time is right. I was fortunate to train under pioneers and innovators in the world of joint replacement during my time at the Cleveland Clinic for my fellowship in Adult Joint Reconstruction. While there I benefited from extensive exposure to all aspects of hip and knee replacements, including outpatient surgery, robotic-assisted joint replacement, direct anterior hip replacement and complex revision surgery. While my practice primarily focuses on Hip and Knee pain, I am honored to be part of a practice like Michigan Orthopedic Center where I have partners in all orthopedic subspecialties. This means that no matter what is bothering you when you come in, we have you covered!
Fun Facts About Hip Replacement:
- The first hip replacement surgery was performed in Germany in 1891 utilizing Ivory to replace the diseased femoral head.
- The first modern hip replacement utilizing a metal ball and plastic socket, was performed by British surgeon Sir John Charnley (often referred to as the father of hip replacement) in 1962.
- Over 500,000 hip replacements are performed each year in the U.S. alone. That number is already double the number performed in 2019 and is only expected to grow further with time.
Jessica Fountain- Physical Therapist Assistant
Hey there, I’m Jessica Foutain, a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant at Peak Performance Physical Therapy. I grew up in the small town of Marshall, and couldn’t wait to move to a big city for more culture and opportunity, only to move 15 miles from my childhood home to an even smaller town. I graduated from Kellogg Community College with my applied science in Physical Therapy and just recently graduated from Sienna Heights University with a Bachelors degree in healthcare management. I have a deep passion for helping people, including volunteering with youth programs like 4-H and FFA. I love to camp with my family and go on girl trips with my friends. The most memorable was a trip to Colorado, where we saw Lainey Wilson in concert at Red Rocks!
Cheyenne Hickey– Intake Specialist
I am Cheyenne, I love camping, fishing, kayaking, and just being outdoors. I have been married for almost 3 years! One of my favorite hobbies is cooking and baking for my loved ones as well as challenging myself to make a cheaper healthier food my husband and I would typically order out.
At Home Hip Program
Struggling with hip pain or stiffness? This guided home program focuses on improving hip mobility, strength, and stability to help reduce discomfort and support long-term recovery. Follow along from home using the access code!
