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Sep 2, 2021 / Podcast

Paralympic swimmer Alyssa Gialamas may have seemed unlikely to become a world-class athlete when she was born with arthrogryposis that causes affected joints to be rigid. Hard work and physical therapy helped her get there.

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You can see a physical therapist for evaluation and treatment without a physician's referral.

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Each year more than one out of four Americans, ages 65 and above, experience a fall. Physical activity reduces the risks of falls and fall-related injuries in older adults. 

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Physical therapists can advise runners on proper form, training methods, strategies for preventing injuries, and proper shoe selection and work with them to develop a plan, tailored to their specific needs, for successful running.

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You can see a physical therapist for evaluation and treatment without a physician's referral.

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You can see a physical therapist for evaluation and treatment without a physician's referral.