Dr. Michael Jordan was born and raised in the midwest, attending Wabash College and the University of Indianapolis for his schooling. Dr. Jordan also completed an orthopedic residency program at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Prior to becoming a physical therapist, Dr. Jordan worked for multiple gyms in Florida and Indiana as a strength coach. During this time he worked with middle school and high school athletes, PGA golfers, and MLB athletes. Dr. Jordan's own athletic background, experience in personal training, and career as a physical therapist provides him unique knowledge and insight in treating injured athletes. As a dual board-certified clinical specialist in orthopedic and sports physical therapy, Dr. Jordan has become one of the most highly qualified clinicians in the DC metro area in treating injured runners, athletes, and fitness enthusiasts.Growing up, Dr. Jordan was immersed in sports year round. In high school, he participated in marching band, intramural basketball, track & field, and Babe Ruth baseball. Dr. Jordan ended up lettering in track and winning a Babe Ruth Indiana state championship. At Wabash College, Dr. Jordan played rugby, winning the National Small College Rugby Organization Indiana state championship his senior year. As an athlete himself, Dr. Jordan continues to find ways to challenge himself with various athletic endeavors. Over the past few years he has participated in bodybuilding, CrossFit competitions, Spartan races, rec league sports, golf scrambles, and running.
The Benefits of Exercise Have you ever heard of "runner's high" or "yoga high"? It can be described as a brief, relaxing state of calm or joy. Based on your specific interests, you can choose any type of exercise (yoga, running, weights, etc) [...]
