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Female Athlete Triad: Recognizing and Treating the Nutrition-Based Condition

Feb 24, 2014 / Podcast

A physician and a physical therapist discuss the female athlete triad, and its dangers for female athletes.

Avoiding Sedentary Behaviors in Children

Feb 24, 2015 / Podcast

Playtime for children has changed with technology. Many don't get enough physical activity. A physical therapist discusses the adverse affects in children from infants to school-aged.

Early Intervention Helps Toddler Who Experienced Stroke Keep Up With Peers

Apr 16, 2020 / Podcast

Emma Fitzsimmons, city hall bureau chief for the New York Times, and physical therapist Patricia Torres discuss the program that changed Emma's son's life.

Success With Physical Therapy Leads Older Adult to Advocate for Himself, Others

Mar 19, 2020 / Podcast

For decades Howard Wolinsky had serious neck pain, but his doctor wouldn't refer him for physical therapy. Learn how he did an "end-run" around the system to get the help he needed.

Success Story: An Art Teacher's Journey to a Pain Free Life

Sep 1, 2016 / Podcast

Joanne was enjoying life as an art teacher when she started having hip pain that intensified, making it hard to stand or walk.

Reaching the Top of Your Game: Olympics/Paralympics 2012

Jul 17, 2012 / Podcast

A trio of physical therapists provides rare insight into the treatment of Olympic and Paralympic athletes leading up to London 2012.

Sciatica and Physical Therapy

Nov 8, 2018 / Podcast

As many as 40% of people will get sciatica during their lifetime, according to Harvard Medical School, and the condition becomes more frequent with age.

Strategies to Safely Improve Your Fitness

Jan 9, 2013 / Podcast

Each January, Americans are determined to burn off holiday season calories and work toward New Year's resolutions to get into shape.

Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis in Adolescent Girls

Apr 4, 2019 / Podcast

Pelvic pain, or pain in the lower abdomen, is common in females of all ages, including adolescent girls.

Physical Therapy as Effective as Surgery for Degenerative Disk Disease

Sep 30, 2013 / Did You Know?

Before undergoing surgical spinal fusion, patients with degenerative disk disease should first try physical therapy.