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Beyond Pain: How OLO PT Restores Movement, Strength, and Wellness in Ann Arbor
Physical therapy is no longer confined to sterile clinics and insurance limitations. At OLO PT in Ann Arbor, we’re redefining what physical therapy looks like — and how it feels.
joeodpt
5 days ago5 min read


Colder Weather, Crankier Knees? Here’s What Might Be Going On
You wake up, stand up, and your knees don’t feel quite right. Maybe it’s a little stiffness going downstairs. Maybe they creak during squats or lunge sets. Maybe they’re just…grumpy. “I didn’t change anything in my workout… but my knees are talking.”“I warm up and feel okay, but they’re sore again later.”“Is it just getting older? Or is the weather messing with me?” I hear this every fall. You’re not imagining it. Your joints really do feel different as the temperature drops—
joeodpt
Oct 292 min read


Is Your Core Really Weak? Let’s Bust 4 Common Myths
“I need to do more core work—I think my abs are just weak.” “I’ve been adding planks but my back still gets tired when I lift.” “Maybe I...
joeodpt
Sep 292 min read


Shoulder Starting to Speak Up? Let’s Get Ahead of Fall Sports Pain
As we slide into September, I start hearing a familiar tune: “My shoulder’s been feeling off when I serve in pickleball…” “It’s not pain...
joeodpt
Sep 12 min read


Back Soreness or Injury? How to Tell the Difference—and What to Do About It
It usually starts like this: “My lower back’s been tight after workouts lately, but it’s not bad ...” “I feel fine during my lift, but...
joeodpt
Aug 13 min read


Beat the Heat Without Breaking Down: A Mid-Summer Check-In for Active Adults
Every summer I start to hear it: “My shoulder has been feeling tight lately…”“My achilles flared up again after that run last...
joeodpt
Jul 13 min read


Elbow Pain Ruining Your Workouts? Let’s Fix That
What Is Lateral Elbow Pain? If you've ever felt a sharp or nagging pain on the outside of your elbow after gripping a barbell or carrying...
joeodpt
May 303 min read


Your Hamstrings Are Not Tight
Ok, you’re hamstrings might actually feel tight, but that doesn’t mean that stretching them will automatically be your answer. Stretching...
joeodpt
Mar 53 min read


Hurt Vs. Harm: Decision-Making In The Face Of Pain
I’ve been having a recurring conversation this week and thought it might help more people if shared. It has to do with the...
joeodpt
Feb 282 min read


Neck Tightness While Traveling? Here’s What to Do
Yesterday, I spent several hours traveling, and by the time I got to my destination, my neck was feeling tight. Between sitting slouched...
joeodpt
Feb 172 min read
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