Dec 23, 2013 / Did You Know?

People at risk for diabetes can cut their chances for a heart attack or stroke by 8% by walking an extra 2,000 steps a day — about 20 minutes daily of moderately paced walking.

May 1, 2013 / Did You Know?

Mild meniscal tears and moderate knee osteoarthritis send some people under the knife. For many, all they really need is physical therapy.

Sep 9, 2015 / Activity

"I grew up on a farm and I can't think of a day when I didn't hear my mom say, 'Girls, there is a load of laundry to hang out. I didn't often have the luxury of sitting around for hours watching Saturday morning cartoons. There was work to be done!' Now I can appreciate that some of that work can be

Jul 2, 2020 / Video

A physical therapist explains a series of fun do-at-home ideas and games using household items to help families with young kids enjoy physical activity.

Apr 30, 2020 / Podcast

COVID-19 can strike anyone. Its effects can range from mild to severe. Physical therapists and physical therapy will continue to be needed by many long after the illness.

Dec 15, 2013 / Podcast

When former NFL linebacker Don Davey retired from professional football, he wasn't done pursuing athletic dreams.

Apr 20, 2015 / Podcast

During Spring, many Americans head to the golf course and discover that their clubs aren't the only things that have been gathering dust all winter.

May 6, 2016 / Podcast

A physical therapist discusses the potential dangers of sports specialization for young athletes.

Jul 16, 2020 / Podcast

Brian de Castro didn't fit the profile of someone likely to find himself in a life-and-death battle with COVID-19, but he spent two weeks on a ventilator. Physical therapy was key to his recovery.

May 26, 2016 / Podcast

Swimming works muscles throughout the body without the pounding of land-based exercise. But that doesn't mean that swimming is an injury-free activity.