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Pain Matters: Bringing Chronic Pain Out of the Shadows

Dec 5, 2013 / Podcast

Three people featured in the Discovery Channel documentary, Pain Matters, plus a physical therapist and other health care experts discuss the battle against chronic pain.

Understanding Pain

Apr 10, 2014 / Podcast

Everybody experiences pain at some point. But understanding pain is a different matter. Two physical therapists discuss science's new understanding of how pain works and more.

Utah Breaks Down Barriers to Health Care: Physical Therapists Are Now Primary Care Providers

Aug 28, 2025 / Article

Utah has streamlined access to physical therapy; PTs are now primary care providers for neuromusculoskeletal conditions, such as back pain, joint stiffness, movement problems, sprains, or balance issues.

Physical Therapy Guide to Multidirectional Instability of the Shoulder

Apr 4, 2025 / Guide

Shoulder instability is a common injury among athletes that can result from a traumatic event. It also can occur without trauma. Proper treatment can support a return to activity and help prevent reinjury.

Physical Therapy Guide to Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)

Nov 19, 2017 / Guide

Frozen shoulder pain can lead to a further loss of motion. Treatment involves physical therapy to restore movement and reduce pain to help you get back to your regular activities.

Physical Therapy Guide to Wrist Tendinitis

Jul 19, 2024 / Guide

Wrist tendinitis is a condition that most commonly occurs in people who do repeated activities using the hand and arm.

Physical Therapy Guide to Rotator Cuff Tear

Jun 30, 2025 / Guide

A rotator cuff tear can occur when injuries to the muscles or tendons that connect the upper arm bone to the shoulder blade cause tissue damage.

Pregnancy Alters Running Form

Jun 15, 2013 / Did You Know?

A recent study published in The Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy suggests that pregnancy causes biomechanical changes to a runner's stride that can linger after childbirth.

Physical Therapy Guide to Osteoarthritis of the Spine

Sep 3, 2018 / Guide

Spine osteoarthritis is a condition that usually occurs with aging and is typically diagnosed after age 50.

Cancer-Related Balance and Falls: What You Should Know

May 22, 2024 / Health Tips

A history of cancer increases your risk of falling, at any age.