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Above-Knee Amputation: How Physical Therapy Can Help and What to Expect

Dec 13, 2024 / Guide

Above-knee amputation is the surgical removal of part leg above the knee due to trauma, disease, or infection.

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.

Recognizing Signs of a Concussion

Mar 13, 2024 / Health Tips

A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury. Concussions can be caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body that causes the brain to move inside the skull.

6 Tips to Prevent New Parenting Injuries

Jun 21, 2024 / Health Tips

Get tips from physical therapists for how to prevent strains and injury (including low back pain) when caring for a newborn.

Health Center on Cycling

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Physical therapists can advise cyclists of all ages and abilities on ways to avoid and recover from injury.

Success Story: An Art Teacher's Journey to a Pain Free Life

Sep 1, 2016 / Podcast

Joanne was enjoying life as an art teacher when she started having hip pain that intensified, making it hard to stand or walk.

Life Cycle of the Pediatric ACL Injury

Mar 28, 2018 / Podcast

The rate of pediatric ACL tears has increased 2.3% annually for the past 20 years. It is likely most of us know, or know of, a youth athlete who has injured their ACL.

Examining the History of Pain and How to Reshape How It Is Treated

Apr 30, 2019 / Podcast

What is pain and what are the most effective and least harmful ways for health care providers to address it?

Success Story: Physical Therapist Treatment Gives Woman Active Life After Pelvic Pain

Jul 29, 2016 / Podcast

Erin Jackson endured intense chronic pelvic pain that caused her to postpone her wedding. Physical therapy helped her return to an active life.

Exercises To Reduce Hip Stiffness or Mild Pain

Jul 14, 2020 / Video

Physical therapist led simple hip exercises and stretches to help reduce mild hip pain and stiffness.