by Garrett Kuhlman | Aug 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
Sports are an excellent way to build confidence, friendships, and life skills. Sport should be available, safely, to kids of all ages. Working with young female athletes comes with a special set of considerations that we must be aware of and be able to address if...
by Garrett Kuhlman | Jul 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
Exercising in the Heat The summer months are finally upon us, and with that comes getting outside and active in the heat! While it may feel great to feel the sun and the sweat after many months of cold, gray winter, exercising in the heat poses its own risks and...
by Garrett Kuhlman | Jun 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
Quarantine has really presented us with an unprecedented situation. It is a time of stress and confusion, but can also be a time to allow new routines to form, and give us a chance to reflect on our lives and habits. Being a Chiropractor, I have had multiple people...
by Garrett Kuhlman | May 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
Running is a great cardiovascular exercise that we humans are specifically designed to do. Our whole system is built to be able to run long distances with a great deal of efficiency. Running is a past-time currently enjoyed by millions, but also comes with its...
by Garrett Kuhlman | Mar 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
The cold, dark months of the winter are a great time to get back into the gym and do some weight training. When we talk about weight training, a lot of people imagine throwing around big weights and building lots of muscle. But this image is a bit out dated. In fact,...
by Garrett Kuhlman | Mar 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
Should We Exercise in the Cold? The short answer is, absolutely! While many traditional warm weather activities are no longer available to us, there are still a number of great ways to get your exercise and outdoor time in; especially here in Northern Michigan! In...
by Garrett Kuhlman | Feb 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
For many kids, sports are an integral part of their childhood, helping them develop physically, mentally and emotionally. Unfortunately, there is a continuing trend of less and less multi-sport athletes, in lieu of sport specialization at a young age. The goal of...
by Garrett Kuhlman | Feb 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
For decades, the basic course of treatment taken after an acute (non life/limb threatening) injury has been the R.I.C.E method, which stands for Rest-Ice-Compression-Elevation. This pattern is very proficient at decreasing the pain and swelling of an injury. But,...
by Garrett Kuhlman | Feb 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
As sport seasons start up again, don’t forget about your warm-up routine during practices and competition! A proper warm-up is essential to prepare athletes both physically and mentally to perform their activity at the highest level. Including warm-ups before...
by Garrett Kuhlman | Feb 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
What is a Concussion? Concussion injuries are coming into the spotlight as some of the most challenging and important injuries to diagnose and treat effectively. The technical definition of a sports-related concussion is as follows: A traumatic brain injury induced by...
