Specialties -

• Comprehensive Spinal Program
• Specialized Work and Auto Injury
• Sports Physical Therapy and Athletic Training
• Pre and Post Surgical Conditions
• Sports Injury Clinic
• Chronic Pain

Staff: Keith and Michelle Krings (joint ownership with Rodney and Amy Goble)

Keith and Michelle have over 20 years of clinical experience each. They both graduated from the Oakland University Physical Therapy Program in 1988.  They met in PT school and have worked both together and at different facilities throughout their careers before opening the Ann Arbor office.

Keith has post entry level physical therapy degrees including a Master's degree in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy from the University of Indianapolis and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Des Moines University.  He has a variety of clinical experience in the orthopedic realm including spine, post-surgical rehabilitation, and sports medicine.  He is a board certified Orthopaedic Specialist (OCS) as recognized by the American Physical Therapy Association.  He has presented at numerous symposiums on post surgical rehabilitation of both the knee and the shoulder.

Keith's clinical interest is in joint nutrition through movement and functional exercise.  He likes to combine manual techniques with progressive functional rehabilitation to reach a successful clinical outcome.  He also has a personal interest in rehabilitation of the golfer because of his love of the sport.

Michelle holds a Master's degree in Kinesiology from The University of Michigan.  She also is a certified athletic trainer (ATC) with the majority of her experience gained at The University of Michigan.  She has a wide variety of continued education experiences in the areas of manual therapy, Pilates, Yoga and shoulder rehabilitation.

Michelle's clinical approach is based on a detailed progressive advancement of movement and functional patterns.  She uses an eclectic approach from her various backgrounds to reach her patient's goals.  She has a special interest in the shoulder and upper extremity rehabilitation.

Keith and Michelle have two active children who keep them busy with extracurricular activities.

They are members of:

• The American Physical Therapy Association and Orthopaedic Section
• The Orthopaedic Section's Pain Management Special Interest Group
• The National Athletic Trainer's Association (Michelle)
• Oakland University, University of Michigan, University of Indianapolis, and Des Moines University Alumni Associations
• Ann Arbor Chamber of Commerce
• Rotary Club of Ann Arbor North
   

Outside of work and family, Keith and Michelle are active in supporting The American Cancer Society's Relay for Life.