Spring is upon us, and we are all itching to get outside and enjoy the warmer temperatures. Golf is an exceptional, safe, way to do this. Playing golf is great for your health both physically and emotionally. The benefits of playing golf are numerous and include Increased happiness, reduced anxiety, increased confidence, and improved heart health. Golf requires you to move in many different planes and through a higher degree of range in your joints. Assuring you have an ample range of motion is a crucial component to preventing injuries while you are playing. Peak Performance Physical Therapy has Titleist Performance Golf Professionals that will assess your strength, swing, and appropriate joint range to perfect your game. We will give you a specialized program so you can prevent any injuries and hit the course pain-free this spring! In golf, as in life, it is the follow-through that makes the difference.
In Health,
Jill Marlan, PT, MSPT, OMPT, CSCS
CEO/ Founder
Discover the Path to Faster Healing and Active Living: Your Guide to Physical Therapy for Knee Injuries
Are you struggling with a knee injury? Physical therapy can be a crucial step toward faster healing and maintaining an active lifestyle. Knee injuries can stem from various causes, such as meniscus tears, ACL tears, arthritis, cartilage inflammation, muscle degeneration, or knee replacement.
Physical therapy is beneficial both before and after surgery. Before surgery, it helps identify the root cause of the knee injury and prepares you for a successful procedure with an individualized plan. After surgery, it aids in recovery, helping you regain strength, range of motion, and balance.
For meniscus tears, physical therapy focuses on reducing inflammation, improving range of motion, and strengthening knee muscles for stability. Similarly, for ACL tears, therapy aims to restore leg strength and motion, reduce swelling, and improve balance. Arthritis sufferers can benefit from pain reduction and improved mobility through tailored exercises.
In cases of cartilage inflammation, physical therapy targets reducing swelling and pain while improving motion and muscle strength. For degenerated muscles, therapy focuses on reducing pain and improving function, with exercises to enhance strength and balance.
Post-knee replacement, physical therapy is essential for recovery, assisting in regaining strength, range of motion, and balance.
Dealing with a knee injury? Physical therapy can be key to recovery and maintaining an active lifestyle, offering personalized plans tailored to your specific needs.
Contact Peak Performance Physical Therapy today to learn more about how physical therapy can help you heal faster and stay active.
Dr. Charles Taunt
Dr. Taunt, a knee surgeon, was inspired to become a doctor after seeing his grandfather struggle with a knee issue due to gunshot wounds suffered in World War 2. He committed to becoming a knee surgeon at a young age and finds the most rewarding patients to be those with the worst knee problems. His practice focuses on the treatment of knee and hip arthritis. He encourages patients to maintain a healthy weight, exercise, eat a nutritious diet, and stay active. When non-surgical treatments fail, he offers medication, injections, and surgery when necessary to improve the patient’s life and reduce their pain.
When it comes to difficult diagnoses, Dr. Taunt has found that an honest, detailed discussion with the patient is crucial. He helps them understand their problem and its severity, as well as their options. Then, he creates a detailed plan and executes it very carefully. He stays up to date on the latest medical research and treatment methods through teaching orthopedic surgery residents, reading new medical research, attending national seminars, and working on an international committee designing a new knee replacement product.
Dr. Taunt advises patients to listen to all their healthcare providers and follow through on their recommendations to improve their health. He warns his patients about the biases and marketing found on the internet and encourages them to trust reliable sources such as the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons or the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. Dr. Taunt believes it’s essential to inform every member of the healthcare team of the diagnosis and treatment goals, including physical therapists, to provide the best possible care for patients.
Tricia Fox – Patient Care Coordinator
I grew up in Lansing, graduated from CMU and moved to New York City for 5 years. I’m currently living in Mason, with my husband Steve and 4 cats. This is my 2nd career, I taught and directed preschool for 35 years. I was lucky enough to semi retire for a few years and cruise around the world, I’m delighted to be back at work. In my spare time you are likely to find me in Vegas or at the beach reading
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Mini Squat to Shoulder Press
Setup
- Begin standing with your knees and hips slightly bent, holding a with your hands in front of your shoulders and your palms facing forward.
Movement
- Straighten your hips and legs as you press your hands straight overhead, then slowly return to the starting position and repeat.
Tip
- Make sure to maintain slow, controlled movements during the exercise. Keep your back straight and do not shrug your shoulders.
Michigan Sports Academies
The role sports play in the lives of children is undeniable. Sports allow children to gain confidence, work as a team, fight against obesity, understand time management, learn to make sacrifices, find a place where they belong — the list could go on and on.
Check out what they have to offer at About MSA – Michigan Sports Academies
If you are suffering from any sports-related injuries that are keeping you from the game, don’t hesitate to schedule and evaluation today!
