Jun 24, 2019 / Guide

Hip labral tears occur when the labrum, a band of cartilage surrounding the hip joint, is injured from repetitive stress to the hip joint, a fall, or a car accident.

Oct 17, 2023 / Health Tips

Osteoarthritis, or OA, is a degenerative joint disease that causes pain and stiffness and can lead to limited function. Knee OA is the most common type. Physical therapy can help people manage the symptoms and may help keep it from getting worse.

Apr 25, 2022 / Health Tips

Is your body ready to carry a baby? These tips will help to prepare your body and guard against pain and other problems during pregnancy and afterwards.

Jan 7, 2018 / Guide

Spinal stenosis is a narrowing within the spinal column's vertebrae that results in too much pressure on the spinal cord or nerves.

Aug 14, 2018 / Podcast

Most people know pregnancy is divided into trimesters. But what about the fourth trimester?

Apr 1, 2025 / Guide

A herniated disk occurs when a disk between the bones of the spine is injured. This can be caused by sudden trauma or long-term pressure on the spine.

Sep 19, 2018 / Guide

Pes anserine bursitis produces pain on the inside of the knee and lower leg. It is most common in young people who run or swim the breaststroke, middle-aged women who are overweight, and people aged 50 to 80 years with knee osteoarthritis.

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Physical therapists can advise runners on proper form, training methods, strategies for preventing injuries, and proper shoe selection and work with them to develop a plan, tailored to their specific needs, for successful running.

Aug 15, 2023 / Guide

Trismus describes any number of conditions that cause a person to be unable to open their mouth or jaw. Physical therapy can help restore full jaw function.

May 17, 2018 / Podcast

A diving accident caused a spinal cord injury that changed her life. Elizabeth Forst may have lost some of her independence, but it has not kept her from active lifestyle.