Oct 6, 2016 / Patient Stories

Margaret didn't suffer any broken bones when a horse stepped on her foot, but afterward the pain never stopped. Her physical therapist helped her with complex regional pain syndrome.

Nov 14, 2020 / Health Tips

Most Americans don’t move enough despite proven benefits such as reduced risk of cancer and chronic diseases, improved bone health, cognitive function, weight control, and overall quality of life.

Mar 30, 2022 / Health Tips

When a problem limits your movement or physical activity, it's important to know how to access treatment by a physical therapist. It is also helpful to know how payment for physical therapy works. Here are answers to some common questions.

May 24, 2024 / Health Tips

Swimming is a low-impact exercise that works all the muscles in the body, but it doesn't come with out injury risk. These tips from physical therapists will help your swimming technique and reduce your risk for a shoulder injury.

Sep 9, 2023 / Guide

Degenerative disk disease is a natural part of aging, like getting gray hair. It is not always painful, but can be one cause of back and neck pain. Physical therapy is an effective treatment option.

Jun 20, 2020 / Health Tips

Barriers to physical activity can be small or large, real or perceived. A physical therapist design a plan to help you meet your specific needs, challenges, and goals so you can enjoy the many health benefits of more movement.

Jun 20, 2025 / Guide

Sensory processing disorder describes when difficulties with noticing, making sense of, and/or reacting to information perceived from touch, taste, sight, smell, sound, movements, muscles and joints interfere with daily tasks.

Jun 28, 2016 / Podcast

Prescribed opioid painkillers may be effective over short periods and safe in low doses, but they come with great risks. There are other options.

Jan 28, 2020 / Health Tips

Despite its name degenerative disk disease is not caused by a specific disease. Rather it is osteoarthritis of the spine, and a natural part of aging in some people. Learn about how to care for your spine and recommended treatment.

Oct 17, 2013 / Podcast

A water skiing accident nearly led to amputation. But surgeons saved her foot, and Linda Conklin began physical therapy determined to put it to good use.