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Physical Therapy Guide to Developmental Coordination Disorder

Jun 16, 2025 / Guide

Children with developmental coordination disorder have problems with movement and coordination. It makes things like riding a bike, playing sports, skipping, or jumping hard to do. Learn the facts about physical therapy treatment.

Physical Therapy Guide to Lateral Collateral Ligament Sprain and Injury

Apr 13, 2020 / Guide

A lateral collateral ligament sprain occurs when the ligament on the outer side of the knee is overstretched, leading to pain, swelling, stiffness, and related weakness in the knee or leg.

Physical Therapy Guide to Shoulder Impingement Syndrome

Jan 3, 2021 / Guide

Shoulder impingement syndrome (also called subacromial pain syndrome) occurs as the result of chronic, repeated compression of the rotator cuff tendons. It causes pain and movement problems.

Physical Therapy Guide to Wounds and Wound Care

Jan 15, 2021 / Guide

A wound or skin injury can occur from an accident, injury, surgery, burn, circulation problems, diabetes, or spending too much time in one position.

Assess Your Falls Risk

Sep 11, 2024 / Article

Falls prevention is often overlooked until a fall occurs. For older adults and those with balance or mobility issues, assessing your falls risk is crucial to prevent falls and related injuries. Stay proactive and safe by knowing your risk factors.

Why Physical Therapy Matters in Early Adulthood

Sep 24, 2025 / Article

Physical therapy empowers young adults to stay ahead of potential issues before they interfere with daily life and provides personalized strategies to move better, feel stronger, and stay active through all of life’s transitions.

“Specialized” High School Athletes More Likely to Report Hip and Knee Injuries

Aug 10, 2016 / Did You Know?

The study was small, but the results lined up with what many health care professionals have been saying for years: youth athletes who specialize in a single sport may be at a higher risk for injury.

Health Center on COVID-19 and Long COVID

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Physical therapists can help improve many deficits resulting from the COVID-19, lengthy bed rest or long COVID. The goal of physical therapy for long COVID is to help people return to their home, work, and other activities as much as possible.

Former Gymnast Is Rebuilding Her Life After Being Diagnosed With Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Oct 6, 2016 / Patient Stories

Margaret didn't suffer any broken bones when a horse stepped on her foot, but afterward the pain never stopped. Her physical therapist helped her with complex regional pain syndrome.

Physical Therapy Helps Man Avoid Surgery and Maintain Mobility

Jul 29, 2017 / Patient Stories

"My physical therapist, who really listens and cares, has enabled me to avoid back surgery and stop using the anti-inflammatories."