According to the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (DLEO), there were almost 94,000 work-related injuries and illnesses in Michigan in 2017. This means that about 3 in every 100 workers in Michigan were injured in 2017. There are many types of...
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Three sports injury types treatable in Mattawan, MI
Amateur sports are a popular way for adults to increase their activity levels. However, playing sports can also lead to many types of injuries. You can find treatment in Mattawan, Michigan, for three specific types of sports injuries. 1. Head injuries One type of...
Two frozen shoulder physical therapy methods in Portage, MI
If you’ve been diagnosed with adhesive capsulitis in Portage, Michigan, you could be looking at a much harder daily life for several months. Also called frozen shoulder, this condition typically causes shoulder pain, decreased range of motion and loss of shoulder...
Living with rheumatoid arthritis can be easier in Kalamazoo, MI
According to a 2015 data map released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 27% of Michigan residents had some form of arthritis. This means it’s not surprising that many residents of Kalamazoo, Michigan, are suffering from rheumatoid...
TMJ dysfunction treatment can be found in Plainwell, MI
When most people have pain when chewing or yawning, they might think they have a problem with a tooth. However, the pain you feel could actually be coming from one of your temporomandibular joints (TMJs). Treating issues with this joint in Plainwell, Michigan, often...
Motor vehicle accident injuries treated in Battle Creek, MI
By the end of 2018, almost 76,000 people had been injured in motor vehicle accidents in Michigan according to the Michigan State Police. Such a high number means that Battle Creek, Michigan, residents could very likely be injured in this way. However, you won’t have...
Three factors that impact backpack safety
It’s that time of year again. You’re counting the days until your child heads back to school. However, before you put them on the bus, you’ll need to make sure they have everything they need for school, and this may include making sure they have the safest possible...
Rotator cuff therapy in Mattawan, MI
The shoulder is a weak joint and prone to injury. The rotator cuff is a group of muscles, ligaments, and tendons that surround the shoulder joint and are responsible for rotation. Injuries most often occur due to sports or jobs that require repeated overhead motions...
Physical therapy in Portage, MI, is helping hip pain
If you are suffering from hip pain and live in Portage, Michigan, our physical therapists are ready to help you improve mobility, reduce pain and avoid surgery through a personalized treatment plan. Hip pain doesn’t just affect the hip. It can also be felt in the...
Four exercises to improve gait and balance in Kalamazoo, MI
An injury or debilitating physical condition can impact your ability to walk. There are a number of reasons why this can happen, and at Armor Physical Therapy we can help identify the cause and develop a personalized treatment plan. A gait evaluation will be performed...
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