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3 Ways a Physical Therapist Can Help Manage Headaches

Dec 5, 2018 / Health Tips

Headaches affect 47% of the global population. Many headaches are harmless and resolve gradually. For more frequent moderate to severe headaches, a physical therapist can develop an effective treatment plan.

Tips for Lifting Objects Safely

Jun 12, 2026 / Health Tips

Proper lifting technique helps prevent back pain and injury. Learn safe lifting tips, body mechanics, and when physical therapy can support recovery.

Physical Therapy Guide to Shoulder Impingement Syndrome

Jan 3, 2021 / Guide

Shoulder impingement syndrome (also called subacromial pain syndrome) occurs as the result of chronic, repeated compression of the rotator cuff tendons. It causes pain and movement problems.

How Physical Therapy and Pilates Enabled a Man With Crohn’s to Overcome Chronic Pain

Oct 17, 2019 / Podcast

After 50 surgeries for Crohn's disease, Ryan Hodgkinson had chronic pain, an opioid addiction, and depression that led his sister and physical therapist to intervene.

Pregnancy Pains: Causes, Solutions, and Comprehensive Relief

Jun 17, 2024 / Health Tips

Pregnancy can be an exciting and joyous experience. It also can come with discomfort and health concerns. Learn about the causes of pain during pregnancy and your treatment options.

Physical Therapy Guide to Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome)

Oct 31, 2024 / Guide

Shin splints, or medial tibial stress syndrome, is a condition that causes pain on the inside of the shin (the front part of the leg between the knee and ankle). Physical therapists help people with shin splints restore pain-free movement.

Physical Therapy Guide to Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

Oct 16, 2019 / Guide

Sacroiliac joint dysfunction is a lower back/pelvic condition that can result from joint stiffness or slackness (hypermobility) at the sacroiliac joints in the pelvis.

Health Center on Cycling

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Physical therapists can advise cyclists of all ages and abilities on ways to avoid and recover from injury.

Physical Therapy Guide to Lumbar Radiculopathy (Sciatica)

Nov 20, 2017 / Guide

Lumbar radiculopathy (also known as sciatica) occurs when a nerve in the low back is injured, pinched, or compressed. It causes pain or other symptoms that can extend to the hip, leg, or foot.

Physical Therapy Helps Art Teacher Find Renewed Youth

Sep 15, 2016 / Patient Stories

"I learned that quality of movement is better than just 'getting it done.'"