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.

Nov 26, 2019 / Guide

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

Jun 10, 2022 / Guide

Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction is the most common form of "flat foot" (collapsed arch) that develops in adults. It causes pain in the arch and foot. Physical therapists help people with this condition get back to walking and running without pain.

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.

Jul 23, 2021 / Guide

Scoliosis is a condition that affects the normal shape of the spine, altering a person's overall trunk alignment and posture.

Apr 11, 2021 / Guide

Vertigo is a sensation or feeling that a person or their environment is spinning. It can cause balance problems and often is a result of an inner ear problem. 

Jul 19, 2024 / Guide

Wrist tendinitis is a condition that most commonly occurs in people who do repeated activities using the hand and arm.

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.