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Physical Therapy Guide to Degenerative Disk Disease

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.

Fibromyalgia and Physical Therapy

Mar 1, 2016 / Podcast

Fibromyalgia affects around 5 million adults. Symptoms include widespread pain and fatigue, and can be difficult to diagnose.

Tips to Safely Use Walking Aids

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.

Pain Does Not Discriminate, Even in Hollywood

Oct 26, 2017 / Podcast

Physical therapist Karen Joubert treats patients of all ability levels. Her clientele also includes famous entertainers and big name athletes.

Foot Health: Avoiding Pain and Injury

Jul 9, 2019 / Podcast

A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. Chris Neville, PT, PhD, would like you to consider how that saying applies to your feet and ankles.

Benefits of Physical Therapy

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Maximize movement. Avoid surgery and prescription drugs. Get care that's specific to your goals, your body, and your lifestyle.

Three Myths About Running, Plus Tips for Training

Nov 3, 2020 / Health Tips

“Train well, race well,” is the healthy running mantra of Physical therapist Robert Gillanders. Consider these myths and tips for healthy running from Gillanders and other physical therapists.

Why Physical Therapy Matters in Middle Adulthood

Sep 24, 2025 / Article

Physical therapy helps people in middle adulthood stay strong and active so they can keep living the life they’ve built.

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."

Prescribed Opioids Resulted in 3.3 Billion Unused Pills

Nov 1, 2017 / Did You Know?

Despite increased efforts and awareness to reduce opioid use after surgery, nine out of 10 patients were prescribed an average of 85 pills after surgery in 2016, leaving 3.3 billion unused pills available for misuse.