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Physical Therapy Guide to Osgood-Schlatter Disease

Jul 22, 2024 / Guide

Osgood-Schlatter disease is an overuse injury found only in growing children. It is one of the most common causes of pain at the front of the knee. A physical therapist can help decrease pain and reduce the risk for further injury.

Physical Therapy Guide to Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders

Sep 9, 2025 / Guide

Hypermobility spectrum disorders affect the body’s ligaments and tendons in which the joints are looser than typical. Chronic pain, unstable joints, and fatigue may cause people with HSDs to limit their activities.

Physical Therapy Helps Senior Games Athlete Return to the Basketball Court

Oct 30, 2019 / Video

William is a former Senior U.S. Olympic team athlete who stopped playing basketball due to hip pain. Physical therapy helped to eliminate his pain, and now he’s back on the court enjoying the sport he loves.

Milking a Cow

Sep 9, 2015 / Activity

Here's a quick, easy activity for hand strengthening that is sure to get a couple of laughs, too!

Success Story: Recovering from Total Shoulder Replacement with Dry Needling

Oct 10, 2013 / Podcast

The pain in Pam Pelton's shoulder was so severe she couldn't sleep. Then she tried dry needling with her physical therapist.

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.

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.

Physical Therapy Guide to Ankylosing Spondylitis

Nov 15, 2021 / Guide

Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammatory disease. It causes pain and stiffness in the spine, pelvis, and other joints (hips, shoulders, knees, and ankles). AS is a chronic (lifelong) disease for which people can benefit from physical therapy.

7 Myths About Physical Therapy

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Common misconceptions often discourage people from seeing a physical therapist. Seven common myths about physical therapy get debunked.

Dry Needling by a Physical Therapist: What You Should Know

May 31, 2024 / Health Tips

Dry needling is a technique that some physical therapists use to treat pain and movement impairments. It is not the same as acupuncture. Learn how physical therapists target pain with dry needling.