Jun 16, 2021 / Article

Find a Physical Therapist. Search the American Physical Therapy Association's Find a PT directory to find physical therapists near you.

Jan 12, 2020 / Guide

A compression fracture in the spine occurs when the vertebrae (small cylinder-shaped bones) that form the spine collapse or break, commonly due to osteoporosis and a fall.

Jun 12, 2021 / Guide

Perthes disease is a rare hip condition that begins with a disruption of blood flow to the head of the femur (thigh bone). It most often occurs in children 4 to 8 years old.

Dec 1, 2016 / Did You Know?

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

Jul 19, 2020 / Guide

Hitting your head hard enough to cause a concussion or injuring your neck in a fall or car accident can damage the structures of your inner ear and cause vision, balance, and coordination problems

Mar 1, 2024 / Guide

Osteoarthritis, or OA, is the most common type of arthritis damaging the joint surfaces. Physical therapists help people manage OA, decrease pain, and increase movement.

Oct 11, 2022 / Health Tips

These tips from physical therapists can be key to unlocking better health and living your best life.

Jan 7, 2018 / Guide

Spinal stenosis is a narrowing within the spinal column's vertebrae that results in too much pressure on the spinal cord or nerves.

Apr 22, 2012 / Podcast

A panel discussion on how to prevent and manage low back pain with the help of a physical therapist.

Apr 13, 2020 / Guide

Cervical radiculopathy, often called a pinched nerve in the neck, causes pain to radiate (extend) to the shoulder, shoulder blade, arm, or hand.