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Using Virtual Reality for Pain Relief, Rehabilitation, and Recovery

Aug 15, 2019 / Podcast

Some physical therapists are using virtual reality to address pain and other issues, others are looking to add it to traditional physical therapy.

Treating Pelvic Pain in Transgender People: Keys to Respectful Care

May 16, 2019 / Podcast

Pelvic floor issues can be physically and emotionally painful — and embarrassing — for anyone. For a person who is transgender these issues can be multiplied.

ChoosePT Over Opioids for Safe Pain Management

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.

Recovery From Debilitating Abdominal Pain Inspires a New Career Path

Nov 16, 2017 / Podcast

Michelle, an 18-year-old college student, started experiencing intense abdominal pain that worsened. Her pain was "off the charts."

Still Dancing: A Woman's Story of Doing What She Loves While Living With Spinal Cord Injuries

Feb 21, 2019 / Podcast

Marka Rodgers envisioned spending her life in the world of dance, even after sustaining and working hard to overcome two devastating spinal cord injuries.

Physical Therapy as Effective as Surgery for Degenerative Disk Disease

Sep 30, 2013 / Did You Know?

Before undergoing surgical spinal fusion, patients with degenerative disk disease should first try physical therapy.

Benefits of Early Physical Therapy Treatment for Sciatica

Nov 5, 2020 / Podcast

Is a wait-and-see approach to sciatica (back pain that radiates to the leg) needlessly prolonging pain? Physical therapist Julie Fritz answers that question and more.

NBA Great Grant Hill Reflects on Playing Through Pain

Dec 5, 2017 / Podcast

Basketball great Grant Hill played 19 seasons in the NBA, which meant he had lots of experience playing through pain.

Women's Health Across the Lifespan

May 15, 2012 / Podcast

A panel discussion on women's health issues such as incontinence, pelvic pain, osteoporosis, chronic pain, lymphedema, pregnancy, and post-partum conditions that can be prevented and/or treated by a physical therapist.

Physical Therapy Guide to Bell's Palsy

Sep 20, 2017 / Guide

Bell's palsy is a temporary facial paralysis that can affect a person's daily function, communication with others, self-esteem, and quality of life.