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Serving West Michigan Since 1996 Since 1996, Advent Physical Therapy has provided quality care, good outcomes, and exceptional customer service. We are orthopedic specialists who treat using evidence-based manual therapy and therapeutic exercise with a focus on long-term independence and pain-free function. We want you to achieve optimal health as related to your unique goals. Every patient […]

How Long Does Pelvic Floor Therapy Take?

Pelvic floor therapy is a game-changer for many people seeking relief from uncomfortable symptoms, improved core strength, and overall enhanced quality of life. Whether you’re a new mom, currently pregnant, or simply someone who wants to restore balance in your body, pelvic floor therapy offers remarkable benefits. But with every life-changing routine, these results take […]

How to Relieve a Headache in the Back of Your Head

Headaches are an annoying part of life for many of us. Whether they happen sporadically or are nearly constant companions, a headache can interfere with your ability to focus, move around, or simply enjoy your day. And as anyone who’s had a lot of headaches can tell you, not all headaches the same—they have different […]

Headaches

Headaches, migraines, neck pain, nausea, and visual symptoms intermingle in many of our lives, forcing us to change plans, take medication, and try to find a way through the pain. Whether you have headaches every so often that aren’t too painful, or experience debilitating effects of migraine regularly, a physical therapy treatment plan may be […]

What Does Hip Bursitis Feel Like?

When your hip (or hips) hurt, everyday activities get much more difficult and your quality of life suffers, no matter how old you are. But because there are so many different causes of hip pain, there are nearly countless explanations and recommendations for hip pain relief online that may or may not be right for […]

What External and Internal Oblique Muscle Injuries Feel Like

For fitness enthusiasts who love pushing their limits, experiencing a muscle injury can be a setback. Like many injuries for athletes and people who have hobbies or jobs that require the frequent use of core muscles, the obliques are a part of the core that often goes unnoticed until something goes wrong. Fortunately, physical therapy […]

Medial/Inner Ankle Pain: Causes and Treatment in Grand Rapids 

No matter what age you are, you can experience sudden ankle pain out of nowhere that really interrupts your day-to-day routine. It could just be that you recently rolled your ankle, which can heal on its own, but when sudden ankle pain continues cropping up after days or weeks, there might be something a little […]

5 tips for relieving rotator cuff pain at night for a better night’s rest

Shoulder pain from a rotator cuff injury can be bothersome both when you’re active and while you’re at rest. However, your body needs full nights of restful sleep in order to recover. You’ll also be more resistant to pain when you’re well rested.  Many of our patients who come in with a torn rotator cuff […]

6 signs that you may be dealing with a torn rotator cuff

Have you been noticing shoulder pain when you move your arm in certain ways? Does the pain get worse during activities that require throwing or raising your arms for extended periods of time? Rotator cuff tears are common yet painful injuries that can continue causing pain when left untreated.  In this article, we’ll discuss six […]

How physical therapists may help you heal a torn rotator cuff

Torn rotator cuffs are a common cause of shoulder pain for active middle-aged and older adults. Many people tear their rotator cuff while playing a sport like baseball or doing projects around the house. You’re especially likely to tear your rotator cuff if your arms and shoulders aren’t conditioned. It often happens when people don’t […]

How Physical Therapy Helps Vertigo

Have you or a loved one ever been caught in the middle of a normal day with a sudden bout of dizziness, nausea, or loss of balance? It’s a disturbing symptom to experience but is not something you need to live in fear of happening again. These symptoms could indicate that you experience vertigo, and […]

6 reasons why your calcaneal tendon may hurt

The calcaneal tendon, also known as the Achilles tendon, is the largest, thickest and strongest tendon in the body. It is located at the back of the leg, just above the ankle. The calcaneal tendon connects the calf muscle to the heel bone and is essential for stability and shock absorption when: Walking Running Jumping […]