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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Americans Prefer Non-Drug Treatment for Pain, Find Physical Therapy Most Effective Option

Oct 10, 2017 / Did You Know?

Despite the nation's alarming opioid epidemic, a survey found that Americans prefer a nondrug approach to pain treatment.

Back Pain: Avoiding Unnecessary Treatment

Sep 16, 2013 / Podcast

A physical therapist discusses a study that found that back pain is being over-treated, despite evidence that supports conservative treatment.

Physical Activity

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Regular physical activity is one of the best things that you can do for your health.