Winter Wonderland – Enjoy it Injury Free
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] ENJOYING THE WINTERY WEATHER INJURY FREE Its official, the first snow has fallen in Michigan. The snow keeps many inside; but outdoor activities can be an excellent way to get some fresh air and exercise during the long,...
Misuse and Abuse of Prescription Drugs Becoming Normalized Behavior Among College Students, Young Adults
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A new, nationally representative survey released today by the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids confirms that the abuse of prescription stimulants is becoming normalized among current college students and other young adults....
TIPS FOR PAIN FREE LIVING: Improve Your Posture
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Good posture is essential for good musculoskeletal health. It’s that simple. Over time, poor posture may be caused by habits from everyday activities such as sitting in office chairs, staring at the computer, cradling a cell...
Concussions: When in doubt, pull them out!
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Concussions have been a very hot topic in the news the last couple weeks with the recent concussion of University of Michigan football player who continued to play after suffering a hard hit. The diagnosis of a concussion on the...
Get Fit for Fall – 10 Tips to Kick Off Fall with a Healthier You!
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]GET FIT FOR FALL 10 TIPS TO KICK OFF FALL WITH A HEALTHIER YOU! The beginning of fall is like January 1. People make resolutions. Summer is over, and it’s easy to get motivated to get into a routine and take...
LOCAL DOCTOR COMMITTED TO BRINGING INJURY PREVENTING SAFETY FEATURE TO ALL MICHIGAN HOCKEY RINKS
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Fall has arrived, and so has the season for contact sports – football and ice hockey – and the sports injuries that accompany them. Jeff S. Pierce, DO, Medical Director of Michigan Sports and Spine and Founder of...
Preventing Hockey Injuries – Ice Arena Adds Unique Safety Feature
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Visitors to the Berkley Ice Arena, celebrating it’s 40th year, are going to notice something quite a bit different when they look at the ice surface this season. That’s because the arena is the first in Michigan to have a “look...
Athletes Overcoming Disabilities to Compete in Elite Sports
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Athletes Unlimited is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing social, recreational and athletic outlets to people with disabilities. Our guiding philosophy is that life is not intended to be a...