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Physical Therapy and Your Insurance

Jun 1, 2021 / Health Tips

The best way to take care of your health is to take an active role in your own health care. To do this, you need to know about your options and your rights as a patient.

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 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 Pitcher's Elbow

Jun 18, 2021 / Guide

Pitcher’s elbow (medial apophysitis) occurs as a result of an injury or irritation to the inside of the elbow. Sometimes called little league elbow, it is most common in young athletes ages 11 to 15 who play sports with repeated overhead movements.

Concussion and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

Mar 24, 2015 / Podcast

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month.

Physical Therapy Guide to Shoulder Dislocation

Mar 7, 2025 / Guide

Dislocating the shoulder is a common traumatic injury for athletes, nonathletes, children, and adults. People who dislocate their shoulder usually need a health care professional to guide the joint back into place.

Opioids Are No More Effective Than Nonopioids for Pain

Mar 28, 2018 / Did You Know?

According to a recent study, it appears that opioids may not be any more effective than nonopioid medications, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) for treating chronic back pain, or hip or knee osteoarthritis-related pain.

Physical Activity's Role in Pain Avoidance and Chronic Pain Management

Oct 15, 2020 / Podcast

Learn from three physical therapists who are pain experts how to keep chronic pain from preventing you from enjoying the health benefits of being active.

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.

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.