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.

Jan 30, 2019 / Health Tips

Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel of the wrist. Learn more about how physical therapists treat carpal tunnel syndrome.

Oct 3, 2019 / Podcast

Joe Farrell, a physical therapist and survivor of sudden cardiac arrest, shares what every person should know.

Jun 29, 2017 / Podcast

The pain that Annie Karp felt in her hip wasn't intense, but it was unrelenting. She had no success with treatment, until a physical therapist asked: "Are you a dancer?"

Sep 26, 2019 / Podcast

A minor car accident left Jen Bambrough with chronic pain. After a series of misdiagnoses, she discovered physical therapy was a key component to managing her pain.

Mar 17, 2023 / Health Tips

Even a mild to moderate bout with COVID-19 can leave you feeling weak. Some people experience a loss of balance and coordination, a lack of endurance, and memory problems. Appropriate physical activity can help you recover.

Jul 1, 2024 / Guide

Chronic pain is a condition that occurs when the brain concludes there is a threat to well-being based on signals it receives from the body. Chronic pain can and often occurs independently of any actual body damage.

Jun 8, 2022 / Guide

Parkinson disease is a chronic degenerative brain disease affecting adults that can cause a decline in mobility, balance challenges, and thinking problems.

Oct 23, 2025 / Guide

Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is a disease where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the brain and spinal cord. Symptoms vary for each person. Physical therapy helps people manage systems and stay independent.

Sep 9, 2025 / Guide

Hypermobility spectrum disorders affect the body’s ligaments and tendons in which the joints are looser than typical. Chronic pain, unstable joints, and fatigue may cause people with HSDs to limit their activities.