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.

Oct 17, 2019 / Podcast

After 50 surgeries for Crohn's disease, Ryan Hodgkinson had chronic pain, an opioid addiction, and depression that led his sister and physical therapist to intervene.

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.

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Cancer, and the treatments for it, can cause physical problems such as pain, numbness, swelling, weakness, loss of balance, and difficulty moving or walking.

Sep 15, 2016 / Patient Stories

"I learned that quality of movement is better than just 'getting it done.'"

Jan 23, 2022 / Guide

Down Syndrome, also known as Trisomy 21, is the most common chromosomal condition in the United States. Physical therapists work with people with DS from infancy through adulthood to help them function as independently as possible.

Oct 31, 2024 / Guide

Shin splints, or medial tibial stress syndrome, is a condition that causes pain on the inside of the shin (the front part of the leg between the knee and ankle). Physical therapists help people with shin splints restore pain-free movement.

Jun 10, 2022 / Guide

Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction is the most common form of "flat foot" (collapsed arch) that develops in adults. It causes pain in the arch and foot. Physical therapists help people with this condition get back to walking and running without pain.

Sep 15, 2020 / Guide

Pain of any type that occurs in any part of the head is called a headache. Severe headaches that recur often can affect a person's ability to do daily activities.

Jan 3, 2021 / Guide

Shoulder impingement syndrome (also called subacromial pain syndrome) occurs as the result of chronic, repeated compression of the rotator cuff tendons. It causes pain and movement problems.