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Blood Flow Restriction Training and Physical Therapy

Jan 18, 2016 / Podcast

Blood flow restriction training is a treatment method that involves applying a tourniquet to an injured limb. A physical therapist describes how it works.

Heart Health and Cardiac Rehabilitation

Feb 12, 2015 / Podcast

February is American Heart Month. In the U.S., 1 in 4 deaths are caused by heart disease, and 720,000 Americans will have a heart attack.

Adapt to Overcome: A Young Woman's Journey to Paralympic Swimming

Oct 25, 2019 / Podcast

Alyssa was born with arthrogryposis, a rare condition that causes rigid joints. She became a world-class swimmer. Physical therapy empowered her.

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.

Muscle Soreness: What's Normal, What's Not?

Sep 15, 2015 / Podcast

Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness describes the muscle pain and stiffness felt one to 3 days after intense exercise.

Dancing to Music and Physical Therapy: Helping Kids With Autism Make Connections

Feb 20, 2020 / Podcast

A physical therapist discusses her research and experience using music to help children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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.

World Physical Therapy Day: Volunteering Abroad

Sep 6, 2013 / Podcast

In honor of World Physical Therapy Day (September 8), hear stories of physical therapists and physical therapy students volunteering to meet needs.

Physical Therapy Allowed Adaptive Surfing Champion to Regain Independence

Oct 25, 2018 / Video

After a motorcycle accident led to the above-knee amputation of her right leg, Dani Burt was determined to maintain and promote an active lifestyle. As a result, she became both an adaptive surfing champion and a physical therapist. Dani tells her story on this podcast.

A Sudden and Mysterious Walking Pattern Is Diagnosed, Inspires Career Change

Mar 20, 2018 / Podcast

Once a competitive gymnast, Laura was always very active, until she developed an unusual walking pattern when her foot stopped working.