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Why Physical Therapy Matters in Middle Adulthood

Sep 24, 2025 / Article

Physical therapy helps people in middle adulthood stay strong and active so they can keep living the life they’ve built.

Did You Know? 1 in 5 American Adults Are Living With Arthritis

Mar 4, 2024 / Article

Around 53 million American adults are living with arthritis, a leading cause of activity limitations, disability, and chronic pain. Regular physical activity can help you maintain and improve movement and function, and reduce pain.

Success Story: Avoiding Back Surgery to Return to Marathons

Nov 20, 2014 / Podcast

Andrea Parada ran her first marathon in her 40s without pain. Months later, she could hardly get out of bed.

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.

Health Center on Dry Needling

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Dry needling is a technique physical therapists use (where allowed by state law) for the treatment of pain and movement impairments.

Patient Story: Breaux (Physical Therapy with Dry Needling)

Jun 2, 2015 / Video

Patient Breaux Castleman talks about his experience with dry needling by a physical therapist to address his pain.

Patient Story: Chelsea (Physical Therapy with Dry Needling)

Jun 2, 2015 / Video

Patient Chelsea Grimes shares her experience with dry needling by a physical therapist to address chronic headache pain.

Physical Therapy Guide to Cuboid Syndrome

Apr 12, 2018 / Guide

Cuboid syndrome is a problem with the cuboid bone. It produces pain on the outer side, and possibly underside, of the foot.

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.

What Patients Should Know About Degenerative Disk Disease

Jan 28, 2020 / Health Tips

Despite its name degenerative disk disease is not caused by a specific disease. Rather it is osteoarthritis of the spine, and a natural part of aging in some people. Learn about how to care for your spine and recommended treatment.