Jun 20, 2020 / Health Tips

Barriers to physical activity can be small or large, real or perceived. A physical therapist design a plan to help you meet your specific needs, challenges, and goals so you can enjoy the many health benefits of more movement.

Dec 1, 2016 / Did You Know?

Individuals who sustain a traumatic injury are not likely a significant factor in the US opioid epidemic.

Mar 4, 2020 / Did You Know?

A study published in the Journal of ISAKOS, Joint Disorders & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, adds to a growing body of evidence that MRI scans are often misleading.

Aug 15, 2019 / Podcast

Some physical therapists are using virtual reality to address pain and other issues, others are looking to add it to traditional physical therapy.

May 16, 2019 / Podcast

Pelvic floor issues can be physically and emotionally painful — and embarrassing — for anyone. For a person who is transgender these issues can be multiplied.

May 9, 2016 / Health Tips

Every year millions of Americans use opioids to manage pain. Doctor-prescribed opioids are appropriate in some cases, but they just mask the pain—and reliance on opioids has led to the worst drug crisis in American history.

Apr 17, 2018 / Video

"When people with chronic pain see a physical therapist for the first time, they're often pleasantly surprised by how much they improve," says Pat Sheehy, PT, MS.

Sep 12, 2017 / Patient Stories

A drug pump "takes the edge off of the worst of the pain," but for additional relief Nate relies on treatment from a physical therapist.

Dec 14, 2018 / Health Tips

Opioids shouldn't be the first or only approach to treating most chronic pain. In 2016, the CDC released new guidelines supporting this message. Now a study published in JAMA supports those recommendations.

Sep 17, 2020 / Podcast

Amanda Olson sustained a severe injury that left her unable to sit for months. Now she is helping others overcome, anticipate, and prevent pelvic floor dysfunction.