Apr 13, 2020 / Guide

A lateral collateral ligament sprain occurs when the ligament on the outer side of the knee is overstretched, leading to pain, swelling, stiffness, and related weakness in the knee or leg.

Aug 5, 2024 / Guide

A pelvic fracture is a crack or break in one or more bones in the pelvis. Physical therapy can help reduce pain and improve function by restoring strength, mobility, and balance.

Jan 12, 2020 / Guide

A compression fracture in the spine occurs when the vertebrae (small cylinder-shaped bones) that form the spine collapse or break, commonly due to osteoporosis and a fall.

Jul 3, 2017 / Guide

Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, occurs when an injury disrupts the way the brain functions.

Mar 28, 2018 / Guide

Osteoporosis is a disease that makes people more likely to break a bone from a minor fall or bump. This easy-to-read guide explains what it is, who's at risk, how to help prevent it, and physical therapist treatment that can help.