Feb 12, 2018 / Guide

A triangular fibrocartilage complex tear is an injury to the ligaments in the middle and outer side of the wrist.

Apr 26, 2022 / Health Tips

Female athlete triad is a condition that involves an imbalance among energy availability, quality and strength of bones, and menstrual cycle. Physical therapists understand its effects and help athletes safely return to their sport.

May 8, 2023 / Guide

A total knee replacement, or arthroplasty, involves replacing damaged parts of the bones at the knee joint.

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Physical therapists can help to prevent many new parenting injuries. They also can treat the minor achesand pains or injuries that result from pregnancy and childbirth, and being a new parent.

Jan 2, 2020 / Podcast

A woman with a common runner's injury tried everything to get better, but pain caused her to stop all activities, until she received the physical therapy she needed.

Jun 13, 2021 / Guide

Obesity is a chronic disease in which excess body fat worsens health and increases the risk for chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, stroke, depression, and some cancers.

Jan 30, 2019 / Health Tips

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. Ten percent of Americans will experience it at some point during their lifetime, both athletes and nonathletes. Learn about risk factors, symptoms, and treatment.

Jan 4, 2015 / Patient Stories

To the end, Mathias Giordano loved soccer. His physical therapist helped him stay on the field while cancer was threatening his life.

Oct 4, 2018 / Health Tips

Over any three months, about 25% of Americans will have low back pain, but treatment for low back pain often fails to reflect research-backed guidelines. So what are the best approaches to treating back pain?

Mar 4, 2021 / Podcast

As a punishing linebacker for the Texas Longhorns, Robert Killebrew delivered pain. Now, as a physical therapist, he's all about relieving it.