Aug 24, 2016 / Video

Physical therapist Skye Donovan, PT, PhD, discusses how children can reduce their risk of overuse injury while staying active in sports.

Sep 21, 2020 / Guide

Knee pain can result from disease, overuse injury, or trauma. It is a broad topic as many conditions are related to or can cause knee pain.

Jul 25, 2013 / Podcast

Two physical therapists shed light on a preventable condition that might affect as many as one in 3 women.

Jan 2, 2021 / Guide

Compartment syndrome occurs when there is increased pressure in one of the compartments of the body. It results in deep pain (usually in the leg or arm).

Jan 31, 2014 / Did You Know?

Exercise is known to offset many physical side effects of Parkinson disease. A recent study suggests that early exercise also can reduce depression symptoms among people living with the disease.

Oct 7, 2024 / Health Tips

Little league or pitcher's elbow, also known as medial epicondyle apophysitis, is a common injury among young baseball players. Learn the causes, how to prevent it, and how a physical therapist can help.

Mar 23, 2026 / Guide

Cuboid syndrome causes pain on the outer foot when the cuboid bone shifts out of place—often after an ankle sprain. Physical therapy helps relieve pain and restore strength and movement.

Jan 31, 2025 / Guide

A groin strain is an injury to the body where the abdomen meets the leg and the inner thigh muscles attach to the pubic bone.

Aug 15, 2014 / Podcast

Hit by a car while riding his bike at age 14 changed the course of Tim Haitz's life for almost 30 years, until he met his physical therapist.

Jun 9, 2022 / Guide

An ankle fracture occurs when a bone on one or both sides of the ankle is partially or completely broken. Physical therapists help people recover from ankle fractures.