Physical Therapy
Evidence-based outpatient PT for orthopedic, post-operative, and sports injuries.
Learn more →Royal Oak, MI · since 2012
One-on-one physical therapyfrom people who actually remember your last visit.
Michigan Ortho Rehab treats your orthopaedic, hand, pediatric, and sports rehab — with the same licensed therapist, every visit. Royal Oak and Troy.
Find the clinic closest to you
Same standards, same approach, same team mindset — at whichever address is closer.
What we treat
From your first orthopaedic evaluation to return-to-sport, hand-therapy splinting to pediatric play-based OT — under one roof.
Occupational & Hand Therapy
Michigan Hand Therapy: specialized rehab of the hand, wrist, elbow, and upper extremity.
Learn more →Blood Flow Restriction Training
Cutting-edge BFR training to accelerate strength gains with light loads — ideal post-op.
Learn more →Speech Therapy
Pediatric and adult speech-language services from licensed SLPs.
Learn more →Stretching
Assisted stretching sessions to improve flexibility, posture, and recovery.
Learn more →Fitness & Personal Training
Bridge the gap between rehab and the gym with personal training from our staff.
Learn more →Pediatric Therapy
PT, OT, and speech for kids — sensory, developmental, and orthopedic needs.
Learn more →Body Mechanics Pilates Studio
Classical Pilates classes, privates, and teacher training inside MOR.
Learn more →Built around the patient, not the schedule
Our original Royal Oak clinic is the home of Michigan Orthopaedic Rehabilitation, Michigan Hand Therapy, and the Body Mechanics Pilates Studio. Comprehensive orthopedic, hand, pediatric, and sports rehab under one roof — plus dedicated Pilates and fitness studios.
- One licensed therapist on your case from start to finish.
- Custom splinting and ortho fabrication on site.
- Direct coordination with your surgeon and primary care.
- A bright, professional space — never a noisy strip-mall feel.
Thirteen years. Two clinics. Tens of thousands of recoveries.
13+Years caring for Metro Detroit
2Convenient Michigan locations
1-on-1Care with your licensed therapist
10,000+Patients treated since 2012
Meet Dr. Timothy Wiater
Dr. Wiater is a board-certified orthopaedic clinical specialist and the founder of Michigan Orthopaedic Rehabilitation and Michigan Hand Therapy. He opened the practice in Birmingham, Michigan in 2012 and moved the flagship clinic to Royal Oak shortly after. In February 2024 he opened a second location in Troy. Tim treats the full spectrum of orthopaedic and post-operative conditions and is widely respected in the Metro Detroit medical community for evidence-based, patient-first rehab.
Founder of Michigan Orthopaedic Rehabilitation and Michigan Hand Therapy. Tim opened MOR in 2012 in Birmingham with a vision for one-on-one orthopedic care; today the practice spans Royal Oak and Troy.
Dr. Timothy Wiater
Founder, Physical Therapist
PT, DPT, OCS
Therapists you'll see this week
Body Mechanics Pilates Studio
Our in-house Pilates studio brings together licensed instructors, apprentices, and certified PTs. Group classes, private sessions, semi-privates, and our nationally recognized PMA-approved teacher training program.
- Group Classes — Mat, reformer, and tower group classes — perfect for movers of every level. Small class sizes mean real attention from your instructor.
- Privates & Semi-Privates — One-on-one or two-person sessions tailored to your goals, your body, and your day. The most efficient way to make real progress.
- Instructor Training — Comprehensive PMA-aligned apprenticeship + instructor pathways across three levels. Build your career inside an active orthopedic practice.
The warmth makes the difference
What people say after working with our team.
After my shoulder surgery I bounced through two clinics before a friend pointed me to MOR. The difference was immediate — one PT, every visit, who actually remembered what we worked on last week. I'm back to swimming.
Karen S. · Royal Oak, MI
Tim and his team rebuilt my knee. Not exaggerating — without their work I don't run again. The new Troy office is five minutes from my house. Couldn't ask for better.
Mark D. · Troy, MI
Denise's hand therapy is a quiet miracle. She made my custom splint right there in the room, modified it twice, and walked my surgeon through her protocol. That kind of coordination is rare.
Jen P. · Birmingham, MI
My daughter has been seeing Brandi for almost a year. She actually looks forward to going. As a parent, that's everything.
Alyssa R. · Berkley, MI
Came in for back pain, ended up taking a Pilates class on a whim, and now I take three a week. Body Mechanics has changed how I move.
Greg N. · Royal Oak, MI
Ready to feel like yourself again?
Call Royal Oak at (248) 566-3525, Troy at (248) 817-6110, or send us a note — we'll find a time that works.