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Physical Therapy Guide to Phantom Limb Pain

Aug 6, 2018 / Guide

Phantom limb pain is a painful or unpleasant sensation in a body part that has been surgically amputated or lost due to trauma.

Using Physical Therapy to Treat Pain in Addiction Treatment Centers

Sep 6, 2018 / Podcast

America has an opioid addiction crisis, much of which is due to overprescribing for the treatment of pain, despite known and dangerous risks including depression, overdose, and addiction, and withdrawal symptoms when stopping use.

Back Pain and Urinary Incontinence Often Coexist

Oct 7, 2018 / Did You Know?

Back pain and urinary incontinence, the involuntary leakage of urine, often go occur at the same time. There is a clear link between the two conditions.

Low Back and Neck Pain Cost Americans Billions in Health Care Spending

Feb 23, 2017 / Did You Know?

An analysis by the Journal of the American Medical Association on United States health care spending, revealed that low back and neck pain accounted for the third highest amount of spending at $87.6 billion.

Tips to Recover from a Workout

Aug 15, 2019 / Health Tips

Proper recovery following a workout is as essential as the workout itself. Whether you are beginning to work out for the first time or are altering your regimen, proper recovery is crucial to sustaining a long-term workout plan.

Physical Therapy Guide to Osteoporosis

Mar 28, 2018 / Guide

Osteoporosis is a common disease that causes a thinning and weakening of the bones and increases the risk for bone fracture due to falls.

Success Story: An Art Teacher's Journey to a Pain Free Life

Sep 1, 2016 / Podcast

Joanne was enjoying life as an art teacher when she started having hip pain that intensified, making it hard to stand or walk.

Young Woman With Chronic Pain Navigates Health Care System and Finds Physical Therapy

Oct 25, 2018 / Podcast

Jen Bambrough did not think much of the fender bender car accident she was in at age 19. Over time, though, a physical toll revealed itself.

Physical Therapist Treatment Gives Woman Active Life After Years Restricted by Pelvic Pain

Aug 15, 2016 / Patient Stories

Erin’s physical therapist did so much more than provide hands-on care. She also educated Erin about how the brain processes pain.

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.