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Learn about common pain-causing health conditions, their progression paths, their causes, and effective treatment options. Our blog offers valuable information to people who experience pain and anyone who wishes to learn more about long-lasting, safe, and noninvasive treatments.
These articles also explain how Superior Physical Therapy addresses these common health problems through an innovative approach called the Superior Method. This approach aims to accurately identify the underlying cause of pain in order to develop a more tailored and collaborative treatment plan.
Pelvic Floor Therapists, Dr. Chupka-Fuson & Dr. Patterson Understanding Healing: The Pelvic Floor Process Understanding the Healing Process If you’ve been dealing with pelvic floor problems for a while, it can be hard to imagine a future without...
Pelvic Floor Therapy Means a Bright Future When you’ve been dealing with pelvic floor symptoms (incontinence, pelvic pain, etc.) for months, years, or even decades, it’s easy to start thinking, “This is just how life is now.” Maybe you’ve told...
Why Shoulder Surgery Isn’t Always the Answer: What Research and Clinical Guidelines Say—And What to Do Instead Shoulder pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints in the world. From rotator cuff tears to impingement and frozen shoulder,...
Key Benefits of Class IV Red Light Laser Therapy Imagine a therapy that’s fast, non-invasive, drug-free—and actually helps your body heal itself. That’s the magic of Class IV Red Light Laser Therapy, one of the most exciting advancements in...
Rotator Cuff Anatomy, Tendinopathy, and the Functional Path to Healing Shoulder pain can be relentless—especially when it starts small and spirals into limited motion, weakness, or even sleepless nights. One of the most common culprits? Rotator cuff tendinopathy. But the...
Class IV Red Light Laser Therapy: Frequently Asked Questions If you’ve been hearing about Class IV Red Light Laser Therapy and wondering what it’s all about—you’re not alone! This exciting and non-invasive treatment is helping people feel better, heal...
Frozen Shoulder: Understanding the Anatomy and the Functional Path to Recovery Stiffness. Pain. Frustration. If you feel like your shoulder is slowly “locking up,” you may be dealing with Frozen Shoulder, also known as Adhesive Capsulitis. It’s a condition...
The Science Behind Class IV Red Light Laser Therapy Class IV Red Light Laser Therapy might sound like something out of science fiction—but it’s very real, incredibly powerful, and changing lives every day. This cutting-edge technology is making waves in...
Shoulder Pain Might Not Be a Shoulder Problem Shoulder pain can be incredibly frustrating. It limits how you work, move, sleep—and live. But here’s something most people (and many treatments) miss: Your shoulder pain might not be caused by...
What is Class IV Red Light Laser Therapy? Welcome to the future of healing! At the forefront of modern wellness and recovery is a groundbreaking modality that’s making waves in physical therapy, sports medicine, and holistic health circles: Class...
4 Myths About Physical Therapy Costs When it comes to physical therapy, misinformation about costs can keep you from getting the care you need. At Superior Physical Therapy, we’re debunking the top five myths about physical therapy costs to...
Membership Plan Helps You Recover Faster When pain strikes—whether it’s a nagging backache or a shoulder injury from the job—you want relief fast. But traditional physical therapy, bogged down by insurance delays and limited sessions, often leaves you stuck...
What is Class IV Red Light Laser Therapy? Welcome to the future of healing! At the forefront of modern wellness and recovery is a groundbreaking modality that’s making waves in physical therapy, sports medicine, and holistic health circles: Class...
4 Myths About Physical Therapy Costs When it comes to physical therapy, misinformation about costs can keep you from getting the care you need. At Superior Physical Therapy, we’re debunking the top five myths about physical therapy costs to...
Membership Plan Helps You Recover Faster When pain strikes—whether it’s a nagging backache or a shoulder injury from the job—you want relief fast. But traditional physical therapy, bogged down by insurance delays and limited sessions, often leaves you stuck...
Bypassing Insurance Can Save You Time and Money Are you tired of jumping through insurance hoops just to get the physical therapy you need? Pre-authorizations, claim denials, surprise bills—it’s enough to make anyone want to scream. But what if...
Functional Strategies for Runner's Knee Runner's knee, including conditions like patellofemoral pain syndrome, is more than just a symptom; it's a cry for help from a body part caught in a complex biomechanical chain. The knee, often misconceived as...
Dynamic Stretching vs. Static Stretching for Runners: Benefits and When to Use Each Stretching is a staple in nearly every runner’s routine—but not all stretching is created equal. While some runners swear by their pre-run toe touches, others opt...
Rehabilitation Techniques for Runners: From Injury Back to Peak Performance Injuries are an unfortunate part of many runners' journeys — whether it’s shin splints, plantar fasciitis, IT band syndrome, or Achilles tendinitis. But an injury doesn’t have to mark...
The Role of Footwear in Running Performance and Injury Prevention When it comes to running, few elements are as essential—or as frequently underestimated—as footwear. While dedication, training, and recovery are all crucial components of a runner’s success, the right...
Experience Unmatched Healing: The Best Physical Therapy in Traverse City Are you in need of the best physical therapy in Traverse City? Look no further! Experience unmatched healing with the best physical therapy in town. Our team of skilled therapists...
The importance of sleep for memory and health is well established, but scientists have discovered some specific ways in which that is so. The process of consolidating memories, which is the process of preserving key memories and discarding...
Ben Fuson Doctor of Physical Therapy Healer of Shoulder Pain Let's take some time and get to know one of our shoulder pain experts! And who better to brag about him than the patients he has helped find pain free...
Nick Hawkins Doctor of Physical Therapy Therapist Extraordinaire and Foot pain Specialist Through the view of many of our past patients we get to know Nick Hawkins, host of this weekend's Achilles Tendonitis and Plantar Fasciitis Workshop. If you haven't...
