Aug 30, 2022 / Guide

Shoulder bursitis is a condition that causes pain on the outer side or tip of the shoulder. It can affect people of any age but is more common in those who often thrown, pitch, or swim. It also can be caused by autommune disease, injury, or infection.

Jun 13, 2023 / Guide

Juvenile idopathic arthritis is an autoimmune disease involving joint inflammation that arises before a person’s 16th birthday. Physical therapy can help people with JIA reduce pain and stiffness, restore function, and optimize joint health.

Apr 27, 2021 / Guide

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that causes pain, numbness, and weakness in the wrist and hand. It can affect the use of the entire arm.

Sep 21, 2020 / Guide

Knee pain can result from disease, overuse injury, or trauma. It is a broad topic as many conditions are related to or can cause knee pain.

Jun 20, 2017 / Guide

Neck pain is pain felt in the back of the neck – the upper spine area, just below the head. The pain can extend to the upper back, shoulder, and arm when specific nerves are affected.

Nov 26, 2019 / Guide

Patellofemoral pain is pain at the front of the knee, under or around the kneecap (patella).

Apr 18, 2024 / Health Tips

If you receive physical or other therapy services through a nursing home or home health agency, you should know your rights. You also should know about changes to how Medicare pays for these services.

Jul 8, 2020 / Guide

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, or BPPV, is an inner-ear problem that causes short periods of dizziness when moving the head in certain positions.

Oct 31, 2024 / Guide

Shin splints, or medial tibial stress syndrome, is a condition that causes pain on the inside of the shin (the front part of the leg between the knee and ankle). Physical therapists help people with shin splints restore pain-free movement.

Sep 15, 2020 / Guide

Pain of any type that occurs in any part of the head is called a headache. Severe headaches that recur often can affect a person's ability to do daily activities.