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Overuse Injuries More Common in High School Girls Than Boys

Jul 10, 2015 / Did You Know?

Among high school athletes, girls are at greater risk for overuse injuries than boys, according to a recent national study published in the Journal of Pediatrics.

Physical Therapy Guide to Hip Osteoarthritis

Jan 23, 2023 / Guide

Hip osteoarthritis, or hip OA, is a health condition involving changes to the cartilage, ligaments, bone, and muscles surrounding the hip joint. It can make everyday activities, such as walking or climbing stairs, hard to do.

Physical Therapy Guide to Degenerative Disk Disease

Sep 9, 2023 / Guide

Degenerative disk disease is a natural part of aging, like getting gray hair. It is not always painful, but can be one cause of back and neck pain. Physical therapy is an effective treatment option.

5 Hip and Knee Exercises to Reduce Kneecap Pain

Jun 6, 2024 / Health Tips

Pain at the front of the knee, under or around the kneecap (patella) is called patellofemoral pain. It is one of the most common types of knee pain and often occurs among athletes, active teenagers, older adults, and people who do physical labor.

Physical Therapy Guide to Shoulder Labral Tear

Feb 20, 2025 / Guide

A tear in the shoulder labrum, or "labral tear," is a shoulder injury that can cause significant pain. It also may make it hard to move your arm. Learn how a physical therapist can help you manage shoulder labral tears without surgery.

Physical Therapy Guide to Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

Oct 16, 2019 / Guide

Sacroiliac joint dysfunction is a lower back/pelvic condition that can result from joint stiffness or slackness (hypermobility) at the sacroiliac joints in the pelvis.

Physical Therapy Guide to Lumbar Radiculopathy (Sciatica)

Nov 20, 2017 / Guide

Lumbar radiculopathy (also known as sciatica) occurs when a nerve in the low back is injured, pinched, or compressed. It causes pain or other symptoms that can extend to the hip, leg, or foot.

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.

Physical Therapy Guide to Walking Problems (Gait Dysfunctions)

Jan 23, 2023 / Guide

Changes in your normal walking pattern often are related to a disease or problem in another area of the body. This guide describes how treatment by a physical therapist can help you restore a healthy gait (walking).

10 Ways Physical Activity and Exercise Help During Cancer Treatment

Apr 15, 2024 / Health Tips

Physical activity and exercise provide short- and long-term benefits for people undergoing cancer treatment. Here's why it's recommended and how it can benefit you.