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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.

Exercise for Arthritis: What You Should Know

Jun 23, 2026 / Health Tips

Do you have stiff, achy, painful joints? You're not alone. Osteoarthritis can limit movement, but physical therapy and exercise can help you reduce pain, improve strength, and keep you active while protecting your joints.

Tips for Lifting Objects Safely

Oct 17, 2017 / Health Tips

Improper lifting technique can cause neck, shoulder and back pain, and possibly even more serious injuries. Learning the proper way to lift will help you reduce the risk for pain and injury.

Success Story: From Exercise-Induced Injury to Recovery and Weight Loss

Dec 22, 2015 / Podcast

Marybeth Smith was watching the Biggest Loser when she decided it was time to get serious about losing weight. Then she got injured.

Physical Therapy Guide to Osgood-Schlatter Disease

Jul 22, 2024 / Guide

Osgood-Schlatter disease is an overuse injury found only in growing children. It is one of the most common causes of pain at the front of the knee. A physical therapist can help decrease pain and reduce the risk for further injury.

Success Story: Recovering from Total Shoulder Replacement with Dry Needling

Oct 10, 2013 / Podcast

The pain in Pam Pelton's shoulder was so severe she couldn't sleep. Then she tried dry needling with her physical therapist.

Health Center on Dry Needling

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Dry needling is a technique physical therapists use (where allowed by state law) for the treatment of pain and movement impairments.

What Is Sports Physical Therapy?

Jul 9, 2024 / Article

Sports physical therapy focuses on prevention, evaluation, treatment, injury recovery, and performance enhancement for active individuals.

Physical Therapy Guide to Cuboid Syndrome

Mar 23, 2026 / Guide

Cuboid syndrome causes pain on the outer foot when the cuboid bone shifts out of place—often after an ankle sprain. Physical therapy helps relieve pain and restore strength and movement.