Winter weather is here, and it’s never too early to prepare for the freezing temperatures, ice and snow. Take the time to make sure you’re safe on slick, icy surfaces to make the most of the wintery months ahead. The […]
Safe Shoveling: Ergonomics to help prevent snow shoveling injuries Read More
If you’re planning to travel for the holidays, remember to take extra precautions to keep yourself and your family safe. Travel can throw your body out of whack. It’s difficult to maintain regular nutrition, physical activity and sleep routines for
Treat your body well during holiday travel Read More
Dr. Paul Lam survived a childhood of terror, starvation and culture shock, facing these and other challenges with courage and determination. Later, motivated to become a doctor so that he could help heal people, he began studying tai chi with
World-renowned tai chi expert visits DMU campus Read More
Do you suffer from dizziness, vertigo, lightheadedness or imbalance? Is it affecting your quality of life? You may be among the estimated 69 million Americans ages 40 and older who have vestibular disorders, which also can affect people of any
Is a vestibular disorder making your head spin? DMU Physical Therapy Clinic can help Read More
When it comes to describing DMU’s renovated and sun-filled Physical Therapy Clinic on eighth floor of the DMU Clinic, patients say it best. “We have received great comments from patients regarding the state-of-the-art facility and the healing environment that it
The DMU Physical Therapy Clinic: ama-a-a-azing space Read More
We all know that regular physical activity is important for our health. As we age, it becomes more and more difficult to stay active and do the things we love. Many of us become inactive due to changes in our
Stay active as you age Read More
The temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, is probably not a part of the body you know by name. If you experience pain or hear clicking when you open your mouth or chew, the TMJ is likely at fault. To locate the
When jaw pain bites, see a physical therapist Read More
The pelvic floor is an often overlooked, but important group of muscles. It’s the job of the pelvic floor muscles to provide support for the pelvic organs — the bladder, uterus, vagina and rectum — and help them function properly.
A weak pelvic floor can wreak havoc on your quality of life Read More
Your ears play a major role in balance and movement. The organs in your inner ear make up the vestibular system and sense the position of your head in space. The vestibular system works together with your vision and somatosensory
Exercise your inner ears to alleviate vertigo and balance issues Read More
Pelvic pain during pregnancy is a common occurrence. Approximately 20 percent of women have pelvic girdle pain at some point during their pregnancy. Pelvic pain is most frequently located in the front over the pubic bone, below the stomach or
Ease the pains of pregnancy Read More