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Sep 16, 2013 / Did You Know?
Total hip and knee replacements are becoming increasingly common, and a recent study suggests that the overall length of the hospital stay following either operation can be reduced through "rapid rehabilitation."
Jul 1, 2013 / Did You Know?
Low back pain is the most common cause of job-related disability and a leading contributor to missed work. A recent study suggests there's no reason to delay physical therapy that might relieve the pain.
Oct 30, 2018 / Health Tips
No one wants to live in chronic pain. Understanding how pain works, what you can do about it, and where to get help are keys to addressing it without the risk of prescribed opioids.
Jun 16, 2016 / Did You Know?
People with chronic low back pain might get "modest, short-term pain relief" from opioids. But when it comes to long-term treatment, evidence to support the effectiveness of opioids is "lacking."
Oct 4, 2018 / Health Tips
Over any three months, about 25% of Americans will have low back pain, but treatment for low back pain often fails to reflect research-backed guidelines. So what are the best approaches to treating back pain?
Apr 4, 2019 / Podcast
Pelvic pain, or pain in the lower abdomen, is common in females of all ages, including adolescent girls.
Jan 23, 2023 / Guide
Changes in your normal walking pattern often are related to a disease or problem in another area of the body. This guide describes how treatment by a physical therapist can help you restore a healthy gait (walking).
Mar 30, 2016 / Did You Know?
If you need another reason to exercise, a systematic review and analysis of the data from 21 different randomized trials links exercise to a 35% reduction in the risk for low back pain.
Jul 29, 2016 / Podcast
Erin Jackson endured intense chronic pelvic pain that caused her to postpone her wedding. Physical therapy helped her return to an active life.
Sep 30, 2018 / Health Tips
Physical therapy is among the safe and effective alternatives to opioids recommended by CDC for the management of most non-cancer related pain.