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Move Better. Feel Better. Live Better

October is Physical Therapy Month, and we’re celebrating! 

At Functional Advantage Physical Therapy, we get to help people every day who are dealing with pain, recovering from an injury, or trying to get back to the things they love.

Physical therapy is about more than just doing exercises. It’s about helping you move better, feel better, and get back to living your life.

What Can Physical Therapy Help With?

You don't have to be an athlete or recovering from surgery to benefit from physical therapy. We work with people of all ages who are dealing with things like:

  • Back and neck pain
  • Shoulder pain
  • Knee, hip, and ankle pain
  • Sports injuries
  • Muscle and joint pain
  • Injuries from work or everyday activities
  • Recovery after surgery
  • Balance and walking problems
  • Ongoing or recurring pain
  • Weakness or loss of movement

Whether you hurt yourself playing a sport, picked up something the wrong way, or have been dealing with pain for months, we're here to help.

Don't Let Pain Keep You From Doing What You Love

When something hurts, it's easy to start avoiding the activities you enjoy.

Maybe you stop going for walks because your knee hurts. Maybe you give up golfing because your back bothers you. Maybe you're not playing with your kids or grandkids the way you used to.

The less we move, the weaker and stiffer we can become. And sometimes, that can lead to even more pain and difficulty moving.

Physical therapy can help break that cycle.

We work with you to improve your strength, flexibility, movement, and confidence so you can get back to the activities that are important to you.

You Don't Have to "Just Live With It"

We hear this a lot:

"I thought this was just part of getting older."

Or:

"I figured it would eventually go away."

Or even:

"I've just learned to live with the pain."

Pain doesn't always have to be something you simply put up with.

If pain or an injury is keeping you from doing the things you enjoy, it may be time to find out what can be done about it.

It's About Getting Back to Your Life

At Functional Advantage Physical Therapy, we don't just want to help you feel better in the clinic. We want to help you feel better in your everyday life.

Your goals might be getting back to the gym, playing your favorite sport, going for a walk, working without pain, taking care of your family, or simply being able to get through your day more comfortably.

Whatever your goal is, that's what matters to us.

This October, Celebrate Movement!

Physical Therapy Month is a great reminder that movement matters.

If pain or an injury is keeping you from doing what you love, don't assume you have to live with it.

Let Functional Advantage Physical Therapy help you get moving again.

Contact us today at 989-575-1739 to schedule an appointment and take the first step toward feeling and moving better or click this link to sit down with one of our specialist to find out PT can help you. 


Neil Sauer

Neil Sauer

Physical Therapist, Certified Health Coach and company owner Neil Sauer graduated from Saginaw Valley State University in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science. During that time he played four years of collegiate soccer. Neil earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Central Michigan University in 2006. He has taken continuing education courses for Stanley Paris manual therapy techniques and a Gary Gray Functional Training course. He has also taken selective functional movement assessment courses with the North American Sports Medical Institute (NASMI). Neil’s treatment philosophy goes beyond reducing pain and restoring motion/mobility. He has a passion for health and wellness and for improving the quality of life of his clients, and works holistically with them to ensure their injuries do not reoccur and that his clients enjoy optimal functionality. He strives to help his patients live more active, mobile and healthy lives knowing that they don’t have to rely on pain medications, injections or surgery. In his personal life, he is married and has two sons. During spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, fishing, spending time outdoors and leading an active and healthy life. Neil also likes to read as much as possible when he finds/makes time. He primarily reads books on leadership, business and special forces. An avid exercise enthusiast, he continually works to improve his own health and wellness.
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