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Physical Therapy + Sports Medicine

Smith Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine

Specializing in compassionate, hands-on, evidence-based treatment in the region.

Meet Dr. Michael Smith

Dr. Michael Smith PT/AT/DPT is a dual licensed physical therapist/athletic trainer with over 23 years of experience in orthopedics and sports medicine. He has provided orthopedic and sports medicine care throughout the state of Michigan and Florida. He has worked with athletes at all levels including high school, division I, II, and III collegiate and professional sports including the Detroit Lions Football Organization.

He has worked with clients of all ages for various orthopedic and sports injuries/conditions including but not limited to total joint replacements, ankle sprains/strains, ACL reconstructions, meniscal injuries, rotator cuff tears/injuries, cervical pain and carpal tunnel syndromes. He also specializes in the treatment of a vertigo condition called benign positional paroxysmal vertigo (BPPV), a common acute vestibular disorder that causes people to feel a
spinning sensation with head motions.

You deserve better care! You’re worth it!

Physical Therapy Evaluation & Treatment

Initial visit for specific orthopedic/athletic injury evaluation/assessment. Hands-on early intervention treatment to ensure proper healing, pain relief and quicker return to work/sports. Same day interventions can include therapeutic exercise, manual therapy (stretching and joint mobilization), neuromuscular re-education (balance/coordination training), gait training, footwear/orthotic/postural assessment and client education. Sessions 1-3 times per week depending on client’s needs and goals. Script needed by primary care provider after 10 visits or 21 days.

Physical Therapy Wellness Evaluation & Treatment

Specific area or full body focus. Promotion of health and wellness visits that can include therapeutic exercise, manual therapy (stretching and joint mobilization), neuromuscular re-education (balance/coordination training), gait training/assessment, footwear/orthotic/postural assessment and client education. No prescription needed. Sessions 1-3 times per week depending on client’s needs and goals.

Vertigo / Dizziness Evaluation & Treatment

Assessment of new onset or chronic vertigo/dizziness symptoms. Focus to identify vestibular cause of symptoms along with same day treatment (when applicable) and client education including a home program (when applicable). No prescription needed. Medicare prescribers are not eligible.

Get in Touch to Start Your Recovery

If you have any questions related to these services, please call me at 810-256-0016 or email me at smithptatdpt@gmail.com. I am happy to discuss any therapy related and service questions with you!

If getting out to the gym is too challenging for you, we can set up an in-home visit (depending on your location) or via telehealth. Please ask! The most important part is to get you the quality care you deserve.

Do you take insurance?2025-05-25T13:47:48+00:00

Do you take insurance?

Smith Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine is an in-network provider for many different types of insurance including: Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO Trust, Blue Preferred Plus, Medicare Plus Blue, Aetna, Confinity and ASR. I am always willing to partner with other insurance companies if requested. Please reach out with any requests. If you do not have insurance, cash/check/HAS/FSA can be used to pay for services.

Do I need a physician’s referral?2025-05-23T15:19:15+00:00

Do I need a physician’s referral?

Michigan is a direct access state which means that you can be seen for physical therapy over a period of 10 visits or 21 days
before needing a referral from their physician for continued care. Most of the time with great personalized care, you feel better before this timeframe expires. If we need follow up care following this timeframe, we can request a prescription from your provider!

What forms of payment are accepted?2025-05-25T13:45:50+00:00

What forms of payment are accepted?

Any co-payments are due at the time of service.  I currently accept cash, checks as well as HSA and FSA payments.

“I’ve failed over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.”

Quality Care is Just a Message Away

Call or email today at 810.256.0016 or smithptatdpt@gmail.com to get started with personalized care.

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