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Ring Around the Posies

Sep 9, 2015 / Activity

This activity is challenging, yet so much fun, kids likely won’t realize all the benefits to their bodies!

Wacky Relay

Sep 9, 2015 / Activity

This game takes a traditional relay challenge and turns it on its head! This fun gross motor activity requires no planning and only simple materials you can find around your house! It’s sure to get some smiles while challenging kids’ motor skills and social skills too!

Assess Your Physical Fitness

Sep 14, 2021 / Handouts

Six simple exercises to gauge your flexibility, balance, strength, and cardiovascular capacity.

Health Center: People With Disabilities

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In the United States, 61 million adults and more than 3 million children live with some form of functional disability. They may need help from a physical therapist to achieve a healthy lifestyle and avoid preventable chronic diseases.

Health Insurance and Access to Physical Therapy

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Most insurance policies cover physical therapy services when provided by a licensed physical therapist or a licensed physical therapist assistant under the direction of a physical therapist.  Physical therapists who are members of the American Physical Therapy Association pledge to comply with the Association's

Adaptive Dance Exercises for Kids Aged 3 to 5

May 12, 2020 / Video

Emily Hockman, PT, DPT, leads fun adaptive dance moves for kids aged three to five.

Balance and Mobility Exercises

Jun 3, 2020 / Video

Lisa Bell, PT, leads exercises for older adults and those with balance issues.

Beyond Opioids: Transforming Pain Management to Improve Health

Feb 6, 2018 / Video

Highlights from a panel discussion featuring seven perspectives on the opioid epidemic and the American Physical Therapy Association's #ChoosePT public awareness campaign.

Exercises for Older Adults Using a Cane

Dec 11, 2020 / Video

Exercises from physical therapists to help older adults who use a cane maintain their strength and overall health, and reduce their risk for falls.

Exercises for Older Adults Using a Walker

Dec 11, 2020 / Video

Four exercises from physical therapists to help older adults who use a walker maintain muscle strength and overall health, and reduce their risk for falls.