Apr 20, 2020 / Podcast

Jennifer did everything she was told to do by medical providers, but nothing worked for the pain until she got help from physical therapists.

Dec 19, 2016 / Podcast

Former professional beach volleyball player Gabby Reece shares how she managed pain after knee replacement surgery and relied on physical therapy to return to her active lifestyle.

Sep 28, 2020 / Guide

Complex regional pain syndrome generally arises from an injury to an arm or leg, such as a fracture, surgery, sprain, or strain, that has had enough time to heal.

Nov 1, 2024 / Guide

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition in which a person experiences widespread chronic pain and fatigue. Although there is no cure, there are treatments that can help improve function and quality of life, including physical therapy.

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.

Oct 17, 2017 / Health Tips

Physical therapists recommend that older adults who use canes and walkers as walking aids be assessed and fitted properly to avoid falls and related injuries.

Jul 9, 2024 / Article

Orthopedic (sometimes spelled orthopaedic) physical therapists help to prevent disability and provide physical rehabilitation for people with pain, injury, or disease of the muscles, bones, or joints that limit mobility.

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 9, 2023 / Guide

Degenerative disk disease is a natural part of aging, like getting gray hair. It is not always painful, but can be one cause of back and neck pain. Physical therapy is an effective treatment option.