PATIENT SPOTLIGHT
THERAPIST SPOTLIGHT
Michael Geimer, PT, Dip. MDT
“Therapists are interested in helping you recover quickly and safely. I feel my daughter’s fast progress was because of the care she received from Joy.” - F.S. “I feel my daughter’s fast progress was because of the care she received from Joy.”
Mike Geimer is the Lead Physical Therapist of our Park Ridge and Fox River Grove clinics. He runs the Neck and Low Back Pain Center, which focuses on the conservative treatment of neck and low back pain.
Mike received his Bachelor’s of Science in Physical Therapy in 1977 from Marquette University. He was one of the first to receive an advanced diploma in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (Dip. MDT) in the state of IL in 1998 from the prestigious McKenzie Institute and is currently one of seven McKenzie Diplomats in the state. Mike specializes in the conservative treatment of pain in the spine, including the neck, mid-back and low back in patients from ages 8 – 80. He has helped thousands of his patients avoid surgery and have a better quality of life. In his free time, Mike enjoys golfing, spending time with his adult children and travelling with his wife.
HEALTHY RECIPE EXERCISE ESSENTIALS
PATIENT SUCCESS SPOTLIGHT
Try these exercises to get you moving...
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HIP ABDUCTION - SIDELYING While lying on your side, slowly raise up your top leg to the side. Keep your knee straight and maintain your toes pointed forward the entire time. The bottom leg can be bent to stabilize your body.
HIP ADDUCTION - SIDELYING Lie flat on your side. Place a rolled towel between your waist and the floor, directly above your hips. Position your bottom leg in line with your trunk. Bend your top knee and place your foot flat on the ground directly in front of your bottom knee. Lift your bottom foot as high off the ground as you can, keeping your knee straight. Relax your leg back to the start position.
Relieves Tight Hips
Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.
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