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Health Center on Cancer-Related Problems

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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.

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.

Fear Not: A Physical Therapist Can Help You Overcome the Fear of Movement

Aug 23, 2022 / Health Tips

Do you avoid moving because you fear it will hurt? Does the fear of reinjury limit your activity? If so, you may be experiencing kinesiophobia. And you're not alone.

Physical Therapy Gets You Back on Your Feet

Feb 21, 2019 / Video

See a physical therapist if an injury or pain is keeping you from doing what you love.

Physical Therapy Guide to Calf Strain

Dec 13, 2019 / Guide

A calf strain is an injury to the muscles in the back of your leg, below the knee.

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 Equal to Surgery for Spinal Stenosis

Apr 29, 2015 / Did You Know?

Thinking of going under the knife for lumbar spinal stenosis? A new study found that you can have equal success skipping surgery and going straight to physical therapy.

Utah Breaks Down Barriers to Health Care: Physical Therapists Are Now Primary Care Providers

Aug 28, 2025 / Article

Utah has streamlined access to physical therapy; PTs are now primary care providers for neuromusculoskeletal conditions, such as back pain, joint stiffness, movement problems, sprains, or balance issues.

Physical Therapy Guide to Hip Bursitis

Aug 31, 2022 / Guide

Hip bursitis is inflammation of the small fluid-filled sacs (bursae) that provide cushioning between the hip muscles, tendons, and ligaments and the hip bones. Most commonly, bursitis causes pain on the outside of the hip and thigh.

Physical Therapy Gets You Back in the Race

Feb 21, 2019 / Video

See a physical therapist if an injury or pain is keeping you from doing what you love.