Welcome to OMPT Specialists Traverse City View Map Call Us OMPT Traverse City 305 W. Front Street, Suite D Traverse City, MI 49684 231-237-7100 Request Appointment Traverse City Home Testimonials Blog Our Team Contact Us Home » Traverse City » Blog What is Torticollis? April 18, 2024 What is Torticollis? When we think about physical therapy, we often think of our young athletes returning to sport, adults status-post joint repairs and the elderly working on improving balance. What is not o.... Read more Prevent Injuries During Pickleball February 20, 2024 Pickleball Anyone?Want to join one of the country’s fastest growing sports? With a reported 4.8 million active players, pickleball has spanned across 59 nations! It appeals to all ages from retirees to young.... Read more TMJ Physical Therapy February 3, 2024 What is TMJ? TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint, which is the joint that connects your jaw to your skull. It functions to help move your jaw for activities like chewing and speaking. What is TMD? TM.... Read more Helpful Hiking Tips & Fun Fall Trails to Explore! October 9, 2023 Helpful Hiking Tips & Fun Fall Trails to Explore!With the leaves beginning to change colors and pumpkin spice flowing through the air, it’s a great time to explore the views at some local hiking spots wh.... Read more Backpack Safety September 5, 2023 Backpack Safety Improper backpack use can cause strains, sprains, dislocations and fractures.It is recommended that a backpack weighs no more than 10-15% of a person's body weight. This means if a student wei.... Read more Toys for Developmental Milestones July 19, 2022 The toys that children are using should match their stages of development. As a parent or caregiver, it is encouraged to be proactive to help your child reach developmental milestones. To help support early ch.... Read more Little League to MLB, What you need to know about Tommy John June 23, 2022 Pitching Injury Prevention.Any baseball fans out there following the Detroit Tigers pitching this season? If so, you have heard of the unfortunate injury of Tigers young pitcher Casey Mize. About a month ago, .... Read more Improve Your Golf Game March 23, 2022 Get Ready For The Golf Season!This is the perfect time to start preparations for a new golf season. Especially if your goal is to improve your game and hit the golf ball further. Just like any other sport, gol.... Read more Staying Safe While Shoveling Snow January 13, 2022 Tips On How To Stay Safe While Shoveling Snow.1. Warm up - Before you bundle up to go outside to shovel snow, start with a 5-10 minute warm up that increases your heart rate in order to get your muscles ready .... Read more Pediatric Physical Therapy November 18, 2021 Early Intervention is Key in Young Children.Some little ones would benefit from manual therapy at OMPT Specialists Physical Therapy, to address muscle tightness, weakness, or movement restrictions from conditi.... Read more Services Offered At OMPT Traverse City: Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Sports Injury Pre & Post Surgery Neck & Back Pain Hip, Knee, & Shoulder Pain Aquatic Therapy Women and Men's Pelvic Health TMJ Therapy Patient Forms Request Appointment
