Take an active role in your health.
There's a lot you can do to prevent chronic disease, avoid injury, improve your fitness, and age well. Staying active is key.
These resources from physical therapists can help you maintain and improve quality of life. And when you need help, a physical therapists can partner with you to protect and promote your health and well-being.
Learn how a physical therapist can help you overcome barriers to physical activity
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Retired or Retiring Soon? Here's How to Invest in Your Health Span for a Quality Life Span
Life span is how long you live. Health span is how long you can live independently with a good quality of life. Focusing on your fitness in early retirement can give you a return on investment that pays dividends through your lifespan.
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Pediatric Physical Therapy
Physical therapist Tina Duong, PT, MPT, describes pediatric physical therapy.
PT For Future Me
Americans want to live longer, healthier lives, but many don't realize how much physical therapy can help. "PT For Future Me," a new American Physical Therapy Association campaign, shows how PTs support movement, wellness, and resilience at every age.
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30-Minute Home Strengthening Program
Maintaining your body’s muscle strength is important for your overall health and well-being. This strengthening program, provided by physical therapists, offers three different levels, depending on your fitness, age, and desired challenge.
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Physical Activity
Regular physical activity is one of the best things that you can do for your health. Learn how to keep fit.
Safe Pain Management
CDC recommends safer alternatives like physical therapy to manage pain.