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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.

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.

Physical Therapy Guide to Greater Trochanteric Bursitis

Jun 24, 2019 / Guide

Greater trochanteric bursitis is one of the most common causes of hip pain on the outer side of the hip.

Ring Around the Posies

Sep 9, 2015 / Activity

This activity is challenging, yet so much fun, kids likely won’t realize all the benefits to their bodies!

Physical Therapy Guide to Parkinson Disease

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.

Arthroscopy Not Recommended for Degenerative Knee Disease

Aug 29, 2017 / Did You Know?

A recent study concluded that arthroscopic surgery for degenerative knee disease (including arthritis and meniscal tears) did not result in lasting pain relief or improved function.

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 Bunion (Hallux Valgus)

Dec 29, 2019 / Guide

A bunion (hallux valgus) is a bony bump on the side of the foot that develops at the base of the big toe.

Why Physical Therapy Matters in Early Adulthood

Sep 24, 2025 / Article

Physical therapy empowers young adults to stay ahead of potential issues before they interfere with daily life and provides personalized strategies to move better, feel stronger, and stay active through all of life’s transitions.

Recommendations for Tapering Off Long-term Opioid Use Hint: Don’t Go Cold Turkey

Nov 26, 2019 / Did You Know?

As America continues to fight the opioid epidemic, the Department of Health and Human Services has issued new recommendations to help patients who have been on long-term opioid therapy.