Category: Physical Therapy

Spine Fusions with Dr. Fahim

June 9th, 2023

Dr. Daniel Fahim, neurosurgeon in Royal Oak, took time to speak to our staff and some friends at our Lathrup Village location on May 11th. Dr. Fahim attended Harvard, Princeton, University of Michigan Medical School, then completed his neurosurgery training at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and MD Anderson Cancer Center. He specializes in

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A man stretching an expandable band during a physical therapy session in guidance of a therapist

Five Signs You May Need to See a Physical Therapist

November 11th, 2020

Aches and pains are an inevitable part of life and sometimes medication cannot manage it. Certain signs could indicate the need to see a physical therapist. In short, physical therapists commonly referred to (PT) are experts in movement with a focus on the musculoskeletal system and potentially other body systems depending on their area of expertise.

A man and a women jogging in a park

3 Common Summer Injuries & How Physical Therapy Can Help!

July 8th, 2020

There’s no denying that summer is here in all its splendor: the sunshine, the additional daylight, and the warm weather! Longer summer days usually means more time outdoors. As you get ready to go for a run, play some ball, or take to the golf course, remember that an increase in activity can also mean an increase in risk of injury.

Desk Job

How to Stay Active When You Have a Desk Job

May 20th, 2020

At US Rehab & Health Services, we see hard-working patients who want to excel in their careers and provide for their families—but it’s hard to do that when dealing with an injury. Unfortunately, many people eventually realize that it’s the sedentary nature of their job that’s directly impacting their health and job performance. Everyone needs

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Herniated disc pain. What it feels like and when you should see a physical therapist

April 10th, 2020

Did you know that a herniated disc can occur anywhere in your spine? At our physical therapy clinic, we see disc herniations frequently among our patients with back, arm, and/or leg pain. If you believe your pain and dysfunction is caused by a herniated disc, we encourage you to contact us today to schedule an

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Physical Therapy in Relieving Chronic Pai

The Role of Physical Therapy in Relieving Chronic Pain

March 20th, 2020

Chronic pain is extremely common – with over 100 million sufferers in the U.S. alone – so if you are struggling with chronic pain, you are definitely not alone. Standard pain medications have so many undesirable qualities that you cannot rely on them fully to treat your pain, which can leave you wondering if you

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Back or Neck Pain

The 5 Best Ways Physical Therapy Can Treat Your Back or Neck Pain

February 20th, 2020

There are a variety of reasons why you may be experiencing back or neck pain. For example, any changes in the spine’s anatomy can lead to back pain, such as lumbar disc herniation, lumbar degenerative disc disease, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, or osteoarthritis. The most common cause of neck pain is due to muscle strains. There

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Balance

Tips to Improve Your Core Strength With Physical Therapy Treatments

February 10th, 2020

Strengthen Your Core with Physical Therapy One of the most effective and powerful aspects of physical therapy is core strength training. The set of muscles that make up your core also work to anchor your center of gravity. This helps maintain your balance, both when you’re moving and when you’re standing still. Through physical therapy

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Energy

Decrease Your Pain and Increase Your Energy With These 5 Tips

January 30th, 2020

When you live with pain, it can limit you from doing daily tasks and activities that you enjoy. Fortunately, there are some simple tips you can incorporate into your daily life, in order to decrease your pain and increase your energy. By doing these in tandem with your physical therapy treatments, you can recover faster

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opioids

Rid Yourself of Harmful Opioids with the Help of Physical Therapy

December 20th, 2019

It is no secret that there has been an opioid epidemic going on for the past few years now. In fact, just in the year 2016, 116 people died each day from opioid overdose. It is estimated that about 11.5 million people living in America have misused prescription painkilling drugs. This epidemic also has a

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