| Margaret Bales, PTA |
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“Maggie” is a 2011 graduate of the Macomb Community College physical therapist assistant program. She is also a fitness instructor and ultra endurance athlete. Maggie is involved in the development of the Fitzgerald High School PT Technician program with Sherry McLaughlin, using her prior teaching experience to help groom the future of our profession. |
MARGARET BALES, PTA
Walk Pain-Free
The Walker's Daily Dozen addresses common walking injuries, such as knee pain, where pain is under the knee cap, usually due to weak gluteal muscles or limited ankle mobility, and shin splints - pain in the front of the lower leg, usually due to a leg length discrepancy (which can be fixed!) and/or tight calf muscles.
Run Pain-Free
Running helps fight aging by preventing muscle and bone loss and helps fight disease by reducing the risk of stroke and breast cancer. The Runner's Daily Dozen offers solutions to The Big 5 Running Injuries, including knee pain, shin splints, IT Band Friction Syndrome, Plantar Fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis.
The MIHP Difference
MYTH: "To strengthen a muscle you must isolate it and feel the burn."
FUNctional FACT: You need to teach the muscles how to work together as a team. Teach the stabilizers how to stabilize while the prime movers are moving.
Optimal Golf
Research indicates that golf injuries due to overuse and poor swing technique are prevalent among golfers of all levels. Low back pain, wrist and shoulder injuries are just a few of the more common injuries sustained by golfers. The golf swing requires proper alignment, balance, flexibility, strength and control.