Wellness Services At Generation Care
Wellness programs have always been an important focus for Generation Care. We don't want to just see you when you're hurt or injured, but also when you are healthy or want to get back to health after therapy! An integral part of our care is...
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Missy
There’s Something Special At GC – Aquatic Therapy!
There’s something really special at Generation Care… Aquatic Therapy! The amazing therapeutic benefits of using the properties of water to speed your recovery include: Impact of “unweighting” and use of buoyancy Edema (swelling) management due to hydrostatic pressure Improved circulation – muscles, heart, lung and more! Immersion...
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Missy
Helen’s Story – Overcoming Parkinson’s Related Symptoms
This is why we do what we do! Read Helen's story and how working with speech-language pathologist, Elizabeth Turner is helping her to overcome symptoms of Parkinson's disease at our Muskegon clinic! “When Helen was diagnosed with Parkinson's, she was unaware of how far she had...
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Missy
Fitness Foundations For Tactical Athletes
by Scott McKeel, PT, DPT, CSCS Sport specialization has become all too common in the twenty-first century. Athletes as young as eight years old will train for a single sport and many times, for a specific position within that sport year-round. They will develop motor patterns...
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Missy
Meet Ja’Mez!
Ja’Mez is our Pediatric Patient of the Month for November! Ja'Mez and Occupational Therapist Lauren Geers, MOTR/L have been working together to help him successfully navigate all areas of his sensory disorder. One of his greatest accomplishments in therapy has been a significant improvement in...
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Brittney Rik
Undetected Post-Concussion Symptoms
by Holly Lookabaugh-Deur, PT, DSc, GCS Holly is a Board-Certified Geriatric Physical Therapist, a Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults, and an advocate for anyone who needs help to feel better! Holly is an award-winning writer, having earned a Best Medical Feature writing award for this...
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Missy
Life beyond opioids – Sarah’s Story
The opioid epidemic has been big news. No one wants to live in constant pain, but many people also don't want to face the risks associated with opioid painkillers. Opioids are highly addictive and can lead to depression, overdose and withdrawal symptoms – stealing one's...
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Missy
Why Muskegon?
by Jill Wiersma, PT, DPT - Clinic Director Generation Care, Muskegon Clinic, is where I began my professional career and a place I have called home since graduating from Oakland University in 2018 with my Doctorate in Physical Therapy. October 2018 marks 1 year of being...
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Missy
Meet Haley!
Meet Haley Makowski, our Pediatric Patient of the Month for October! Haley has been receiving occupational and speech therapy services at the NOCHS Rehabilitation facility. Occupational Therapist, Tessa Hagen MOTR/L says, "I am always excited when Haley’s name pops up on my schedule. Her infectious smile, positive...
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Missy
Generation Care Welcomes Jake & Jesse!
The Generation Care team would like to welcome two of our new Physical Therapists! If you see them around, give them a warm welcome! Jacob VanTimmeren, DPT Jacob is a Central Michigan University and Grand Valley State University alumni. "I was born and raised in West Michigan. Avid...
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Brittney Rik