Jul 29, 2017 / Patient Stories

"My physical therapist, who really listens and cares, has enabled me to avoid back surgery and stop using the anti-inflammatories."

Mar 4, 2024 / Article

Around 53 million American adults are living with arthritis, a leading cause of activity limitations, disability, and chronic pain. Regular physical activity can help you maintain and improve movement and function, and reduce pain.

Jun 26, 2018 / Did You Know?

A Health Services Research study shows that using it as a first-line approach not only saves money, but also dramatically reduces the chance of receiving a prescription for dangerous opioids.

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Dry needling is a technique physical therapists use (where allowed by state law) for the treatment of pain and movement impairments.

Mar 7, 2018 / Podcast

If you are active, chances are you'll experience an injury and an extended layoff. Will your muscle quickly turn to fat? Will you start to feel or look different?

May 26, 2016 / Podcast

Swimming works muscles throughout the body without the pounding of land-based exercise. But that doesn't mean that swimming is an injury-free activity.

Apr 11, 2023 / Health Tips

Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a rare disease that causes muscles to degenerate. While there is no cure at this time, treatments and therapies, including physical therapy, can help people live longer and healthier lives.

Aug 15, 2023 / Guide

Trismus describes any number of conditions that cause a person to be unable to open their mouth or jaw. Physical therapy can help restore full jaw function.

May 17, 2018 / Podcast

A diving accident caused a spinal cord injury that changed her life. Elizabeth Forst may have lost some of her independence, but it has not kept her from active lifestyle.

Feb 21, 2017 / Podcast

When gravity strikes, it can lead to a dangerous fall. Learning how to fall safely can help you avoid serious injury.