Sep 6, 2018 / Podcast

America has an opioid addiction crisis, much of which is due to overprescribing for the treatment of pain, despite known and dangerous risks including depression, overdose, and addiction, and withdrawal symptoms when stopping use.

Apr 15, 2024 / Health Tips

Nearly all adults will experience low back pain at some point. Physical therapists dispel five common myths about low back pain and treatment.

Jul 14, 2016 / Podcast

A lot of statistics are known about the adult use of these prescription painkillers. But adults are not the only ones having pain, or being prescribed opioids.

Sep 17, 2020 / Guide

Lymphedema is swelling in the arms or legs due to disruption of lymph fluid flow through the lymphatic system. It is caused either by a blockage or removal of the lymph nodes.

Oct 6, 2016 / Podcast

A new pilot program at the Cleveland Clinic is analyzing ways to implement physical therapy and mental health therapy first for treatment of chronic pain.

Dec 9, 2016 / Did You Know?

After the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released guidelines to reduce the long-term use of opioids to treat most pain, a Washington Post-Kaiser Family Foundation survey highlights several factors contributing to ongoing use.

Sep 15, 2016 / Podcast

Margaret's experience with pain started with an accident when a horse stepped on her.

Dec 17, 2015 / Podcast

Isabella was diagnosed with a hip condition, but persevered to keep on dancing.

Sep 19, 2023 / Did You Know?

Patients and referring providers have another reason to choose or recommend physical therapy to treat low back pain according to a report by the American Physical Therapy Association.

Jul 13, 2026 / Article

Learn how your walking speed reflects your health, what changes may mean, and simple ways to track it and know when to seek help.