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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.

Examining the History of Pain and How to Reshape How It Is Treated

Apr 30, 2019 / Podcast

What is pain and what are the most effective and least harmful ways for health care providers to address it?

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.

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.

Physical Therapy Guide to Prader-Willi Syndrome

May 7, 2025 / Guide

Prader-Willi syndrome is a rare genetic condition that affects many body systems. It often results in obesity and mild to moderate cognitive disability.

4 Things to Know About Adult Bowel Health

Jun 7, 2024 / Health Tips

Bowel health can be uncomfortable to discuss, but it provides a good indication of your overall health. These tips from physical therapists for developing regular bowel routines can help you stay healthy.

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.

ChoosePT Over Opioids for Safe Pain Management

Jun 28, 2016 / Podcast

Prescribed opioid painkillers may be effective over short periods and safe in low doses, but they come with great risks. There are other options.

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.

Safe Pain Management for Children

Jul 14, 2016 / Podcast

A lot of statistics are known about the adult use of these prescription painkillers. But adults are not the only ones having pain, or being prescribed opioids.