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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 4, 2015 / Podcast

Falls are one of the leading causes of injury for older Americans, and inner ear system disorders are a leading cause of balance problems, which often lead to falls.

Mar 4, 2025 / Guide

Temporomandibular disorder, or TMD, is a common condition that can cause pain and limit jaw function, such as opening the mouth and chewing. Physical therapists treat TMD to help people manage symptoms and improve function.

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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.

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.

Jul 29, 2021 / Patient Stories

Gerardo was lucky to survive a car crash that launched him more than 40 feet. His physical therapist got him back on his feet.

May 9, 2016 / Health Tips

Every year millions of Americans use opioids to manage pain. Doctor-prescribed opioids are appropriate in some cases, but they just mask the pain—and reliance on opioids has led to the worst drug crisis in American history.

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.

Nov 26, 2019 / Did You Know?

As America continues to fight the opioid epidemic, the Department of Health and Human Services has issued new recommendations to help patients who have been on long-term opioid therapy.