Sep 24, 2025 / Article

Physical therapy helps improve function, encourage activity, and prevent injuries — empowering older adults to maintain independence and a high quality of life.

Oct 31, 2013 / Video

Physical therapist Tina Duong, PT, MPT, describes pediatric physical therapy.

Oct 28, 2019 / Video

Mark, a retired Los Angeles firefighter, was badly hurt while working on his family's ranch. Two days after surgery, Mark started physical therapy. Within 6 months, he was back in action on the ranch!

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October is National Physical Therapy Month, a time to raise awareness about the many benefits of physical therapy and celebrate the profession. This year, the American Physical Therapy Association is emphasizing the vital roles physical therapists and physical therapist assistants play — across all specialty

Aug 5, 2014 / Podcast

Infantile scoliosis is rare, but a 4-month is making significant improvement in strength and range of motion through pediatric physical therapy.

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Physical therapists can focus their practice on specific patient populations and many obtain advanced knowledge, skills, and experience designed to increase the quality of patient care in specific areas. Learn about the areas of specialization.

May 21, 2015 / Podcast

Lumbar spinal stenosis is a degenerative condition of the lower back. How does surgery compare with physical therapy for this condition?

Sep 24, 2025 / Article

Physical therapy helps people in middle adulthood stay strong and active so they can keep living the life they’ve built.

Apr 24, 2023 / Video

Aches, pain, fatigue, and other physical challenges, including those from long COVID, can make it hard to manage everyday life. For challenges like these, physical therapy is the solution.

Apr 29, 2015 / Did You Know?

Thinking of going under the knife for lumbar spinal stenosis? A new study found that you can have equal success skipping surgery and going straight to physical therapy.