Randy Step, from Running Fit, will be giving a talk at Probility’s State Street location on running outside during the winter. There will be great tips on how to dress, where to run, delicious treats and more.
Mark your Calenders! For January 12th, 6:00
By Rebecca Peshkin
Soccer has been growing in popularity over the past 10-20 years in the United States. I grew up playing soccer and as I become an adult, I would like to be able to continue to play for years to come.
Here in Ann Arbor there are some good opportunities to play for adults. Because of both the weather being so cold for many months out of the year and the fact that there is limited day light to factor in to practice/ play time, indoor soccer is a really good alternative. I like to play at a complex on the West side of town, Wide World Sports Center http://www.wideworld-sports.com/home.php. There are mens, womens, and co-ed teams for adults and each group / league has a range of playing experiences from beginners to advanced.
If you don’t mind driving, there are other facilities within a short distance, like:
High Velocity Sports in Canton- http://www.hvsports.com/
Total Sports Complex in Novi and Wixom- http://www.totalrollerhockey.com/
There are spring, summer, and fall outdoor leagues. I’ve tried it playing through Ann Arbor Soccer Association http://www.aasaweb.org/ which was fun and organized or there are other leagues like Ann Arbor Premier Development League http://aapdl.com/ which is up and coming. Wide World Sports Center also has an outdoor league.
I think soccer is a great way to exercise, push yourself, and a way to meet new people. Check out some of these resources if you’ve never heard of them before!
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What is it, and why is it important to you?
Direct access to Physical Therapy means that a person can refer themselves to a physical therapist and be treated by a physical therapist, without having to first go to a physician. In Michigan patients can only be evaluated but can not receive treatment. Being able to directly access a physical therapist can save you hundreds of dollars, time, and aggravation. A survey by Mitchell and deLissovoy[1] found that insurance companies save an average of $1200 per patient. When multiplied by the number of patients seeking therapy, this adds up an astronomical number of health care dollars wasted.
Is it safe to go to a physical therapist without seeing a doctor first? The overwhelming answer is yes. A study done in 2005 of 50,000 patients seen by physical therapists under direct access could not find one incidence of injury or adverse event or action against a physical therapist license.[2] Forty-six states and the District of Colombia have passed some form of Direct Access for Physical Therapists. Some of these states have had direct access for the past 30 years, and there is no increase in liability claims in those states.[3]
In many cases insurance companies will cover physical therapy without referral because they recognize that it saves them money. However, Medicare does not currently reimburse for physical therapy services without a prescription from a doctor; despite the fact that other government agencies, such as the military, use direct access as a cost effective and patient beneficial model.
If you as a consumer would like to see your physical therapist directly, the most important thing you can do is to write or call to your senators and congressional members and tell them.
Michigan Government
Find your Senator: http://www.senate.michigan.gov/fysenator/fysenator.htm
Find your Congressman: http://www.house.mi.gov/mhrpublic/
U.S. Government
Find your Senator: http://www.senate.gov/
Find your Congressman http://www.house.gov/
[1] J Mitchell and G deLissovoy from http://www.apta.org/.org/StateIssues/DirectAccess/Overview/; 9-27-2011.
[2] JH Moore, MD Rosenthal. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2005;35(10) 674-678.
[3] http://www.apta.org/StateIssues/DirectAccess/FAQs/
How to Promote a Healthy Back at Work
By: Morgan Diver, PT, DPT
Low back pain is commonly caused by a person’s job. It is reported that the jobs with the highest estimated incidence of low back pain “(over 10%) include mechanics and operators of heavy equipment; and people in construction.1
Common causes of work-related low back pain:
How to prevent back pain at work:
Ariel and Zoey and Eli, Too Proudly Present: A Premier with a Purpose This special premiere of Ariel & Zoey & Eli, Too will debut segments from Season 2 of their nationally-syndicated TV show and will include a performance by their band, Sugar Station! All proceeds benefit the University of Michigan Mott Children’s Hospital.
With the goal of empowering, educating and entertaining children primarily through music, Ariel & Zoey & Eli, Too debuted in September of 2010 and is now available in more than 90 million U.S. homes. The show features interviews with celebrities like Miranda Cosgrove and David Archuleta and accomplished public figures across many different sectors, educational segments and Sugar Station performances with the show’s varied musical guests, as well as the band’s own music videos. Planning the episodes’ content by using their own interests, observations and appetite for fun, Ariel, Zoey and Eli have created a show rich with musicality, humor, lessons and, most importantly, a lot of heart.
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To learn more about this “Premier with a Purpose” click here.
As the summer gives way to the cooler temperatures of fall and people no longer want to sit on their decks, it’s a perfect opportunity to get outside and exercise in some of our local parks and view some fall color. Hiking is a wonderful way to get some fresh air, sunshine, and be rejuvenated. Talk about therapy! John Muir said, “In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.” I think that you will find much more than you expected when walking in local nature areas. There are wonderful nature parks and preserves throughout Washtenaw County. Here’s an example of a places you may like to visit. Other local parks can be found at www.a2gov.org
Parking off of Wagner Road near Jackson Road.
It is a total of 57 acres, with walking trails with a variety of natural habitats. A good place for family hikes, in an area that encompasses Ann Arbors only two natural lakes.
1610 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor
There are 3 entrances to this 123 acre park that has extensive walking trails. Prominent features are a peony collection, prairie landscape, and it’s trails along the Huron River. It has been called a living museum for the wide variety of trees and plants that it contains, some of which can not be found anywhere else in the area.
1800 N. Dixboro Rd., Ann Arbor Charter Township
This park has 300 acres that encompass formal gardens as well as natural areas and a discovery trail. Some features of the formal gardens are a children’s garden, an English knot and herb garden, and a conservatory.
Pinckney State Recreation Area
8555 Silver Hill Rd., Pinckney, MI
At over 11,000 acres, it’s one of the largest parks in the area. It has several hiking and biking trails as well as campsites. A prominent feature of the park is the 40 mile long Potawatomi Trail, which could be a multiple day backpacking experience. For more information on each of the above parks, click on the park name to visit the webiste.
Article by: Dan Pasiak, Probility PT
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The streets of Downtown Saline will be filled with a wonderful array of activities and amusements for people of all ages. A great hometown celebration! Probility will have therapists on hand for FREE INJURY ASSESSMENTS and to answer any of your questions.
We look forward to seeing you this weekend!
Physicians from St. Joseph Mercy Health System will be graciously offering their time to complete these exams for local students.
This event is first come, first serve basis. Doors open at 9AM and close at noon.
Parents, please accompany your children in order to fill out all required paperwork and provide an accurate history.
As a proud sponsor of Girls On The Run, Probility supports the mission to educate and prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. GOTR is non-profit prevention program that encourages preteen girls to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles through running. The curricula address all aspects of girls’ development – their physical, emotional, mental, social and spiritual well-being.
GOTRSEMI serves the counties of Washtenaw, Livingston, Monroe, Lenawee and Jackson. Girls on the Run of Southeastern Michigan is a community collaboration and is funded by fees, donations and grants. GOTRSEMI relies entirely on the generosity and support of local individuals, businesses and organizations. For more information visit their website: www.girlsontherun.org
We wish all the girls a great 5K run this Sunday, May 22nd!
Now through March 31st, Probility Physical Therapy will be collecting books for the Ypsilanti Public Schools Libraries. Books appropriate for k-12 may be dropped off at anyone of our four locations.
Location Adresses:
State Street Location – 2058 S. State Street, Ann Arbor, MI
Clark Road Location – 3145 Clark Road, Ypsilanti, MI
Saline Location – 984 E. Michigan Ave.
Zeeb Road Location – 203 S. Zeeb Road
For more information visit our website: www.probilitypt.com