The opioid epidemic has been big news. No one wants to live in constant pain, but many people also don’t want to face the risks associated with opioid painkillers. Opioids are highly addictive and can lead to depression, overdose...
It’s time to talk about our most prized “muscle.” The brain. Research shows different activities have quite specific mental effects. Here’s how moving your body could sharpen your ideas and memory retention. Working your body’s real muscles can actually...
A new physical therapy office has opened in Browns Mills, bringing previously unavailable medical services to the community. Deborah Heart and Lung Center’s new physical therapy office features services provided by Ivy Rehab Network, a well-known regional therapy provider. “Ivy...
It’s one of the most common back-to-school purchases – a backpack. But when it comes to buying a backpack, parents shouldn’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. We need to keep an eye on what our children are putting into the...
Every year falls kill approximately 30,000 Americans. Many more are injured and permanently debilitated by a fall. As a physical therapist, my advice is that we should all maintain or improve the physical attributes that prevent a fall. Fall prevention...
By Carly Bach, DPT Been on a dog walk lately? Well, you may want to consider adding a visit with Fido to your daily routine. Studies are showing that interactions with animals and pets can have great benefits for...
Many of us have had our eyes glued to the Weather Channel in recent days. With Hurricane Florence bearing down and coming closer to the east coast, many families are evacuating and heading away from the hurricane’s path. Big weather...
Ivy Rehab is excited to announce the opening of it’s newest clinic in Ortonville, MI! This brand new clinic is located at 1764 S. Ortonville Rd, Suite 400, next to Little Caesars Restaurant. They will be open Monday and Wednesday...
If 40 is the new 30, then 50 is the new 40, right? You may be “over 50”, but you don’t have to be “over” having fun and living your best, healthy life! Actually, it’s even more important to...
We are excited to announce that Northern Physical Therapy has opened its tenth clinic in Caledonia, MI! This brand new location is located at 9321 Cherry Valley Ave SE, next to Snap Fitness. The facility will be open on...
We love our teachers! Back to school means a lot more than just decorating classrooms and passing out books. We know that the reality of being a full-time educator means the possibility of back pain. It comes with the territory of...
We are excited to announce that our very own Josh Smith, Clinical Director of Ivy Rehab in Bloomington, has been awarded second place for Best Physical Therapist by The Pantagraph. The Pantagraph’s Readers’ Choice Awards are held annually by...