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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 Bunion (Hallux Valgus)

Dec 29, 2019 / Guide

A bunion (hallux valgus) is a bony bump on the side of the foot that develops at the base of the big toe.

Wacky Relay

Sep 9, 2015 / Activity

This game takes a traditional relay challenge and turns it on its head! This fun gross motor activity requires no planning and only simple materials you can find around your house! It’s sure to get some smiles while challenging kids’ motor skills and social skills too!

Why Physical Therapy Matters in Early Adulthood

Sep 24, 2025 / Article

Physical therapy empowers young adults to stay ahead of potential issues before they interfere with daily life and provides personalized strategies to move better, feel stronger, and stay active through all of life’s transitions.

Recommendations for Tapering Off Long-term Opioid Use Hint: Don’t Go Cold Turkey

Nov 26, 2019 / Did You Know?

As America continues to fight the opioid epidemic, the Department of Health and Human Services has issued new recommendations to help patients who have been on long-term opioid therapy.

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.

Physical Therapy Guide to Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis

Aug 16, 2020 / Guide

Spondylolysis, or lumbar stress fracture, is a fracture of a section of the lumbar spine. Spondylolisthesis, or slipped vertebra, is the forward slippage of one vertebra over the one under it.

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 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.