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Sudden Cardiac Arrest: What Every Person Should Know

Oct 3, 2019 / Podcast

Joe Farrell, a physical therapist and survivor of sudden cardiac arrest, shares what every person should know.

Success Story: Overcoming Severe Pain, IT Band Syndrome, and a Labrum Tear

Jan 2, 2020 / Podcast

A woman with a common runner's injury tried everything to get better, but pain caused her to stop all activities, until she received the physical therapy she needed.

Success Story: Physical Therapist Collaborates With Surgeon to Solve Hip Impingement Diagnosis

Jun 29, 2017 / Podcast

The pain that Annie Karp felt in her hip wasn't intense, but it was unrelenting. She had no success with treatment, until a physical therapist asked: "Are you a dancer?"

Pain Matters: Bringing Chronic Pain Out of the Shadows

Dec 5, 2013 / Podcast

Three people featured in the Discovery Channel documentary, Pain Matters, plus a physical therapist and other health care experts discuss the battle against chronic pain.

Physical Therapy: An Important Piece of the Pain Management Puzzle

Sep 26, 2019 / Podcast

A minor car accident left Jen Bambrough with chronic pain. After a series of misdiagnoses, she discovered physical therapy was a key component to managing her pain.

Beginning Low Back Pain Treatment With Advanced Imaging Leads to Higher Total Costs

Apr 7, 2015 / Did You Know?

The first steps a patient takes in seeking treatment for back pain can greatly affect the total cost of care.

Early Exercise Can Decrease Depression in Patients With Parkinson Disease

Jan 31, 2014 / Did You Know?

Exercise is known to offset many physical side effects of Parkinson disease. A recent study suggests that early exercise also can reduce depression symptoms among people living with the disease.

Back Pain Is Often Overtreated

Nov 27, 2017 / Did You Know?

Despite a lot of evidence and guidelines calling for initial treatment of most back pain through methods such as physical therapy, a study indicates that doctors often overtreat back pain.

What Physical Therapists Tell Their Friends

Jul 23, 2015 / Podcast

In the July 2015 issue of Redbook magazine several physical therapists were asked to share the advice they give their friends. They shared with us too.

Aging Well: 70+ Adults and a PT Share How To Thrive, Despite Chronic Conditions

Sep 29, 2020 / Podcast

Older adults who sit too much get out of shape. Senior pickleball athlete Andy Leighton and triathlete Patsy Lillehei join physical therapist Becca Jordre to share how it's never too late to be active and feel good.