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Physical Therapy Guide to Knee Pain

Sep 21, 2020 / Guide

Knee pain can result from disease, overuse injury, or trauma. It is a broad topic as many conditions are related to or can cause knee pain.

Tips to Prevent Skiing-Related Knee Injuries

Sep 30, 2018 / Health Tips

The most common skiing injuries happen to the lower limb, most commonly the knee. These tips from physical therapist can reduce your risk of being injured.

Research Shows: Physical Therapy for Back Pain Curbs Opioid Prescriptions

Jun 26, 2018 / Did You Know?

A Health Services Research study shows that using it as a first-line approach not only saves money, but also dramatically reduces the chance of receiving a prescription for dangerous opioids.

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Traumatic Injuries Have Minimal Impact on Opioid Epidemic

Dec 1, 2016 / Did You Know?

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

Using Virtual Reality for Pain Relief, Rehabilitation, and Recovery

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.

Treating Pelvic Pain in Transgender People: Keys to Respectful Care

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.

One-Third of Long-Term Opioid Users Say They're Addicted or Physically Dependent

Dec 9, 2016 / Did You Know?

After the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released guidelines to reduce the long-term use of opioids to treat most pain, a Washington Post-Kaiser Family Foundation survey highlights several factors contributing to ongoing use.

A Runner Sidelined by Years of Knee and Hip Pain Recovers With Physical Therapy

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.

Physical Therapy Guide to Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

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.