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Assess Your Physical Fitness

Sep 14, 2021 / Handouts

Six simple exercises to gauge your flexibility, balance, strength, and cardiovascular capacity.

Health Center: People With Disabilities

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In the United States, 61 million adults and more than 3 million children live with some form of functional disability. They may need help from a physical therapist to achieve a healthy lifestyle and avoid preventable chronic diseases.

Health Insurance and Access to Physical Therapy

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Most insurance policies cover physical therapy services when provided by a licensed physical therapist or a licensed physical therapist assistant under the direction of a physical therapist.  Physical therapists who are members of the American Physical Therapy Association pledge to comply with the Association's

Adaptive Dance Exercises for Kids Aged 3 to 5

May 12, 2020 / Video

Emily Hockman, PT, DPT, leads fun adaptive dance moves for kids aged three to five.

Balance and Mobility Exercises

Jun 3, 2020 / Video

Lisa Bell, PT, leads exercises for older adults and those with balance issues.

Beyond Opioids: Transforming Pain Management to Improve Health

Feb 6, 2018 / Video

Highlights from a panel discussion featuring seven perspectives on the opioid epidemic and the American Physical Therapy Association's #ChoosePT public awareness campaign.

Exercises for Older Adults Using a Cane

Dec 11, 2020 / Video

Exercises from physical therapists to help older adults who use a cane maintain their strength and overall health, and reduce their risk for falls.

Exercises for Older Adults Using a Walker

Dec 11, 2020 / Video

Four exercises from physical therapists to help older adults who use a walker maintain muscle strength and overall health, and reduce their risk for falls.

Exercises for Older Adults Who Walk Without Assistance

Dec 11, 2020 / Video

Exercises from physical therapists to help older adults who walk without assistance maintain strength and overall health.

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.