Embrace Movement! Celebrating National Physical Therapy Month in October

October 5, 2023 | News | Like |

By: Marie Serrado

Every October, we celebrate National Physical Therapy Month. This month-long celebration recognizes the invaluable contributions of physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, and their commitment to helping individuals restore and improve their mobility, function, and overall quality of life. It also gives us the opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of Physical Therapy but also the importance of physical activity and the roles our PTs and PTAs do for our community.

DID YOU KNOW??? Great Northern Rehab offers therapy in the home !!!

October 26, 2022 | News | 1 |

For over 30 years, Great Northern Rehab, has partnered with Avanti Health Systems to provide Home Health Physical and Occupational Therapy for homebound patients.

Our therapists- Nancy, Dana, and Kathleen have over 65 years of combined practice experience!

We serve the entire Gogebic range in northern WI / MI and south to Minoqua WI

We specialize in post operative care and family/caregiver education;

The Best Way to Treat Low Back Pain May Surprise You !

September 28, 2022 | News | 1 |

The best way to treat the lower back, often, is not to treat the lower back. Our culture wants us to believe that quick fixes are the best way to do something. Many ways professionals treat the lower back do not address the underlying issues. Instead, they try to make the lower back feel better quickly without finding out the source. 

Move it!

I LIKE TO MOVE IT MOVE IT!! by Jessica Perez, PTA

July 14, 2022 | News | Like |

The best medicine is ole reliable. Get up and move! Back pain is one of the most common problems and has been moving up in the ranking since 1990. Why do you ask? Because when people feel pain, their first action is to lay down and rest. Although that would be the case for someone with a sprained ankle,

Sciatica

Sciatica – A Constant Problem? By Dr. Louise Bullard

July 14, 2022 | News | Like |

Sciatica is a term used for when the sciatic nerve that runs down the back of the leg is irritated. When this nerve is inflamed it can cause pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling. It can make it hard to perform daily activities and keep you from enjoying life. It is a common misconception that when one has these symptoms that it is actually coming from the leg.

Move More Month: Easy Ways to Get Moving in the Workplace

April 15, 2022 | News, Uncategorized | Like |

April, also known as Move More Month by the American Heart Association, is an opportunity to study personal habits and work to incorporate additional daily activity.

According to the AHA, most adults spend the majority of their waking hours at work and find themselves with little time or energy left at the end of the day to exercise or get moving.

A Brief History of Physical Therapy

October 12, 2021 | News, Uncategorized | Like |

While Physical Therapy has been around for ages, practicing this therapy as a career is still relatively new.  The roots of some of the physical therapy treatments used today can be found in ancient Greek, Roman, and Egyptian civilizations. These ancient civilizations were using manual therapy and exercise to treat pain and disease, as well as gymnastics and movement exercises to rehabilitate wounded soldiers.