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
99 And Not Slowing Down – Dora’s Story
We LOVE this story about 99-year-old Generation Care patient, Dora Quittelier! Soon to be 100 on October 1st! Dora has been working with GC therapists Brian Keenoy and Eric Bastian for the last year recovering from bone fractures. She is such an example and inspiration to...
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Missy
Dan’s Story – LSVT Therapy for Parkinson’s
Generation Care Speech-Language Pathologist, Elizabeth Turner, M.A., CCC-SLP, has been working with a patient in our LSVT® LOUD program. Voice amplitude is a huge issue with progressive Parkinson’s disease. LOUD® is an intensive speech therapy program for Parkinson’s patients that works to improve voice volume....
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Missy
Meet Madelyn! Pediatric Patient Of The Month For September!
Meet Madelyn, our Pediatric Patient of the Month for September! Maddie has been working with Generation Care Speech-Language Pathologist, Dave Eilers and Pediatric Physical Therapist, Jackie Bradley at our NOCH Rehab facility in Grand Haven. Maddie's mom, Jessica says that she has made a lot of progress...
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Missy
Sara’s Story: From Running 5k’s to Ultra Marathons
Runners! You don't miss this inspiring story by ultra-marathon runner, Sara Fillman! Sara shared her story with us and we are thrilled to share it with YOU! Sara has been working with Generation Care Physical Therapist, Scott McKeel, PT, DPT, CSCS for the last year and a...
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Missy
Meet Diego! Our Pediatric Patient of the Month for August!
Meet Diego! Diego is our Pediatric Patient of the Month for August! Diego has been working with Generation Care Pediatric Therapist, Jennifer Bastian, PT, DPT, C/NDT. He has been receiving comprehensive Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech services at our North Ottawa location since the...
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Missy
Anne’s Running Injury Story
Receiving feedback from our patients is always so encouraging and helpful to us! Anne took the time to share a handwritten note with Generation Care physical therapists Scott McKeel and Heidi Brouwer after they treated her for a running injury. Heidi & Scott, Just a note to thank you sincerely...
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Missy
Meet Barb!
Occupational therapy (OT) is Generation Care's unique branch of rehabilitation that focuses on patient treatment from a functional standpoint. OT promotes health and well being through involvement in activities of daily living or occupations. Occupational Therapist, Christine Schanz, MS, OTR/L, from our Muskegon facility recently...
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Meet Brenda!
We love patient testimonials and especially love kicking off a new week with one like this! Read about M.S. patient, Brenda, and how aquatic therapy with Generation Care Doctor of Physical Therapy, Laura Kate Covey, has made such an impact on her life: "Physical therapy has been...
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Chase Loreto
Meet Dajsha and Riley!
Since it's National Youth Sports Week, let us introduce you to two incredible young athletes from the Grand Rapids Performance Center! Meet Dajsha Avery and Riley Homer! Dajsha is a shotputter attending GVSU that had been dealing with intense shoulder pain. Performance Center Physical Therapist, Leonard...
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Missy