Feb 1, 2022 / Guide

Urinary incontinence (bladder control problems) is any urine leakage that occurs during the day or night. Physical therapists design treatment programs to improve pelvic floor muscle strength and help people gain control over the condition.

Jan 7, 2016 / Podcast

Jonathan's knee injury derailed him from his basketball dreams, but opened his eyes to a career that could help give back to others.

Jul 19, 2024 / Guide

An elbow fracture is a bone break that occurs in the middle of the arm, in the elbow joint area.

Dec 21, 2018 / Guide

Rotator cuff tendinitis occurs when the tendon connected to the rotator cuff muscles becomes inflamed, irritated, and causes pain, most commonly in people over 40 years.

Feb 12, 2023 / Guide

Hyperkyphosis is a spinal deformity causing a forward-curved posture of the upper back (thoracic spine).

Jun 9, 2022 / Guide

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome can be a painful and disabling condition of the upper arm, forearm, and hand resulting from compression of the structures in the space above the first rib and between the collarbone.

Apr 27, 2021 / Guide

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that causes pain, numbness, and weakness in the wrist and hand. It can affect the use of the entire arm.

Sep 12, 2019 / Podcast

After many years of opioid dependency, Justin Minyard was introduced to a balanced approach to pain management, including physical therapy, and regained control of his pain and his life.

Jun 16, 2016 / Did You Know?

People with chronic low back pain might get "modest, short-term pain relief" from opioids. But when it comes to long-term treatment, evidence to support the effectiveness of opioids is "lacking."

Sep 19, 2023 / Did You Know?

Patients and referring providers have another reason to choose or recommend physical therapy to treat tennis elbow according to a report by the American Physical Therapy Association.