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Physical Therapy Guide to Multidirectional Instability of the Shoulder

Sep 23, 2018 / Guide

Shoulder instability is a common injury among people participating in contact and noncontact athletic activities.

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.

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.

5 Ways to Prepare Your Body for Pregnancy

Apr 25, 2022 / Health Tips

Is your body ready to carry a baby? These tips will help to prepare your body and guard against pain and other problems during pregnancy and afterwards.

Physical Therapy Guide to Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Jun 13, 2023 / Guide

Juvenile idopathic arthritis is an autoimmune disease involving joint inflammation that arises before a person’s 16th birthday. Physical therapy can help people with JIA reduce pain and stiffness, restore function, and optimize joint health.

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.

Find a Physical Therapist

Jun 16, 2021 / Article

Find a Physical Therapist. Search the American Physical Therapy Association's Find a PT directory to find physical therapists near you.

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.

Linebacker Turned PT Hopes to Inspire Healthy Movement and Quality of Life

Mar 4, 2021 / Podcast

As a punishing linebacker for the Texas Longhorns, Robert Killebrew delivered pain. Now, as a physical therapist, he's all about relieving it.

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.