Did you know that millions of Americans go through their day dealing with a chronically sore hip or knee? According to the National Health Interview Survey prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, knee pain was reported by almost a combined 30 percent of respondents.
Do you struggle with knee pain? If so, would you seek treatment for It?
Dr. Micah Lissy
Micah Lissy, MD, MS, PT, ATC, CSCS, board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, is new to the area after joining MSU Health Care in August 2022. He has a master’s degree in physical therapy from Ithaca College and is certified as an athletic trainer and strength coach. Dr. Lissy spent time working in all three professions with Professional Olympic and Recreational athletes before pursuing his medical degree. He draws on all of these experiences when providing patient care and lecturing.
During his orthopedic sports fellowship at Detroit Medical Center, he provided sports medicine care to members of the MLB’s Detroit Tigers, the NBA’s Detroit Pistons, and the NHL’s Red Wings professional sports teams.
Currently, he is a team physician for the Michigan State Spartans. At MSU Health Care, he specializes in arthroscopic surgeries of the ankle, knee, hip, elbow, and shoulder.
Dr. Lissy draws on all his past experiences as an athlete, coach, performance specialist, athletic trainer, physical therapist, and sports surgeon to treat patients and educate the community.
Reid Johnston – Physical Therapy Assistant
Lansing Clinic
I am a graduate of Grand Valley State University (Anchor Up) and Baker College. Originally from Holland but have recently relocated to the Lansing area. I am recently engaged and a homeowner. In my free time, I enjoy working out, hanging out with family and friends, and doing whatever projects may come up! I decided to go into physical therapy because my passion for health and fitness transitioned into a desire to help people live with less restrictions through physical therapy.
We know how awesome Reid is. Now we want to hear from you. Please take a moment and share your experience with Reid and the Lansing Clinic.
Jaren Gebhard – Physical Therapist
Dewitt Clinic
My name is Jaren Pickens Gebhard
I am in my 20th year of practice as a physical therapist. I graduated from Central Michigan University with both my bachelors in exercise science and therapeutic recreation.
I went on to receive my masters in physical therapy in 2003.
I am a mom of three amazing children, Kyler, who is 18, Kaleigh, who will be 17 next week; and my youngest Kensey, who is 14. They are the joy of my life, and they keep this mama on her toes.
Throughout my years as a physical therapist, I’ve had The opportunity to work in various outpatient physical therapy clinics and hospitals. I’ve also had the amazing opportunity to be a lifelong learner. My clinical interests and specialties include pelvic health physical therapy, sports orthopedic physical therapy, general orthopedic physical therapy, and working with kids of all ages. I have gained advanced training in physical therapy, dry needling – levels one through three, blood flow restriction training, the lower quarter athletes, ACL rehabilitation, running evaluations, and injury prevention techniques.
I am a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS), This has filled my love of the moving individual And allowed me to push patients to new levels physically. I love softball and grew up in the Mount Pleasant & CMU area playing. Prior to Covid, I was an avid runner and enjoyed pushing my body physically. I am looking forward to getting out there and moving more.
There’s not a day that goes by that I don’t enjoy getting up and doing what I do. I know that I’m in the right profession. I can receive pure joy in watching others accomplish their goals.
We know how awesome Jarren is. Now we want to hear from you. Please take a moment and share your experience with Jarren and the Dewitt Clinic.
Have you met your insurance deductible this year? If so, now is the perfect time to schedule yourself for Physical Therapy!
The end of 2022 is fast approaching. In the health insurance world, that means it’s almost time for deductibles to be renewed. Your deductible – independent of a copayment – is the amount of money that you must pay out-of-pocket for treatment before your health insurance pays for your medical services. (Remember, not all insurance coverage is the same so contact your insurance carrier to check your coverage eligibility, copayment amount, and any remaining deductible.)
Peak Performance Physical Therapy has a few questions for you…
- Did you undergo an expensive surgery this year?
- Are you on a family insurance plan?
- Have you had to use your health insurance more than expected this year?
- Are you feeling aches and pain?
- Do you need to get back into shape?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you would likely have a $0 balance remaining on your out-of-pocket expenses. This is GOOD NEWS!
Have you ever thought about how amazing the knee is? It is a complex system of muscles, nerves, and tendons working harmoniously to hold you up. But what if you experience knee pain or injury? Because of how complex the systems of muscles and tendons are in your knee, it is incredibly easy to injure, especially if you play sports.
One of the most common causes of knee pain is overuse; ironically, it is also the hardest to diagnose. Overuse is the buildup of stress over time, especially while playing sports with repetitive motion, such as soccer. Luckily for you, overuse is easily treated with physical therapy and is the best way to get back into good health.
Physical therapy for overuse can easily help you avoid harmful drugs, expensive testing, or harsh surgeries. And if surgery is ever needed, physical therapy can help strengthen before and after so that you come out the other end stronger and ready to get back to your life.
We have years of success in helping patients with their physical needs, and our goal is to help you move as comfortably as possible. Schedule your appointment with one of our physical therapists today and get back on track to a pain-free life!
Jill Marlan, PT, OMPT, MSPT, CSCS
CEO/ Founder
Looking for ways to relieve your pain before seeing one of our physical therapists? Download a free eBook for tips that can help you feel better today! For long-term relief, be sure to request an appointment so a therapist can get to the root cause of your issue and provide a personalized plan of care.
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Stretch out your quadriceps
Seated Long Arc Quad
Setup
- Begin sitting upright in a chair.
Movement
- Slowly straighten one knee, so your leg is straight out in front of you. Hold, and then return to starting position and repeat.
Tip
- Make sure to keep your back straight during the exercise.
ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP
INGREDIENTS:
• 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 ⅓ cups chopped yellow onion
• ⅔ cup chopped carrot
• ⅔ cup chopped celery
• 2 tbsp minced garlic
• 6 cups unsalted chicken broth
• 6 oz orzo, preferably whole-wheat
• 1 ½ tbsp chopped fresh oregano
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• 24 cooked chicken meatballs (12 oz)
• 4 cups baby spinach
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot, celery and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Add broth, cover and bring to a boil. Add orzo, oregano and salt; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is just tender, about 9 minutes. Stir in meatballs and spinach; cook until the meatballs are heated through, and the spinach is wilted, 2 to 4 minutes. Serve sprinkled with cheese and drizzled with the remaining 3 tablespoons oil.
Road Work In Dewitt
MDOT will be closing Airport Road over I-69 for bridge repairs beginning Thursday 10/27, through the month of November.
Closed to traffic:
• Airport Rd Bridge over I-69
• NB Airport Rd Entrance Ramp to WB I-69
• SB Airport Rd Entrance Ramps to WB & EB I-69
Open to traffic:
• NB Airport Rd Ramp to EB I-69
• EB I-69 Exit Ramp to SB Airport Rd
• WB I-69 Exit Ramp to NB Airport Rd
Detour Routes:
• Airport Rd through traffic – Clark Rd to DeWitt Rd to Stoll Rd
• I-69 Exit/Entrance Ramps – Use DeWitt Rd, exit 85
Other related I-69 project traffic impacts:
• Lowell Road over I-69 will be opened to traffic on 10/27, prior to closing Airport Road
• Francis Road over I-69 remains open to traffic, EB I-69 Entrance Ramp open, WB I-69 Exit Ramp remains closed
• WB I-69 to I-96 remains closed
Calling All Small Businesses
We are looking for small businesses to partner with and promote in our monthly newsletter and social media!
If you or someone you know owns a small business and might be interested in partnering with us, please send email us at Info@peakperformanceompt.com
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