Mar 10, 2021 / Guide

Balance problems make it hard for people to maintain stable posture and stay upright when standing, walking, and even sitting. Physical therapy can help you improve your balance and reduce your risk for falls.

Apr 13, 2020 / Guide

Cervical radiculopathy, often called a pinched nerve in the neck, causes pain to radiate (extend) to the shoulder, shoulder blade, arm, or hand.

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.

Jul 19, 2020 / Guide

Hitting your head hard enough to cause a concussion or injuring your neck in a fall or car accident can damage the structures of your inner ear and cause vision, balance, and coordination problems

Jan 23, 2023 / Guide

Hip osteoarthritis, or hip OA, is a health condition involving changes to the cartilage, ligaments, bone, and muscles surrounding the hip joint. It can make everyday activities, such as walking or climbing stairs, hard to do.

Feb 19, 2025 / Guide

Spinal cord injuries in children occur from damage to the nerves, bones, and tissue around the spinal cord and can vary greatly. Physical therapists help people with SCI recover movement and function to the fullest extent possible.

Jan 16, 2024 / Guide

Autism spectrum disorder is a group of developmental disabilities that affects how people experience the world. ASD can involve learning, thinking, and problem-solving challenges that range from mild to severe.

Jul 7, 2023 / Guide

Guillain-Barré syndrome is an autoimmune disorder that affects nerves and how they function in the body.

Dec 8, 2023 / Guide

Shoulder osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage that lines the sides of the shoulder joint becomes worn down or thins out, and the shoulder bones start to degrade.

Nov 26, 2019 / Guide

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive condition in which damaged brain cells affect how a person speaks, thinks, moves, and interacts with other people.