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Each year more than one out of four Americans, ages 65 and above, experience a fall. Physical activity reduces the risks of falls and fall-related injuries in older adults. 

Motivated by Physical Therapy Experience, Woman Is Inspired to Give Back

Mar 21, 2019 / Podcast

For decades Colleen Rapp blazed a trail as a woman press operator at the Denver Post. Chronic pain and shoulder surgery, led her to physical therapy, which transformed her entire lifestyle.

Physical Therapy Guide to Jaw Fracture (Temporomandibular Joint Fracture)

Sep 27, 2024 / Guide

Temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, fracture (jaw fracture) is the second most common fracture to the bones of the face. It can cause pain and jaw stiffness that can benefit from physical therapy.

Linebacker Turned PT Hopes to Inspire Healthy Movement and Quality of Life

Mar 4, 2021 / Podcast

As a punishing linebacker for the Texas Longhorns, Robert Killebrew delivered pain. Now, as a physical therapist, he's all about relieving it.

Living With Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Aug 8, 2017 / Podcast

Victoria Graham attempts to go through each day with the positivity of a beauty pageant champion, but behind her smile is almost constant pain.

Physical Therapy Guide to Osteomyelitis of the Jaw

Aug 15, 2023 / Guide

Osteomyelitis is an infection of the bone. If it affects the jaw, lack of jaw and neck mobility may occur. Physical therapy helps to restore jaw mobility and the ability to eat, drink, and speak.

What Is Clinical Electrophysiology in Physical Therapy?

Jul 24, 2024 / Article

Physical therapists who are clinical electrophysiology specialists have additional skills and expertise to provide diagnostic services using electromyography (EMG) tests and nerve conduction studies. Learn how their skills can help you get the right treatment.

Choosing Physical Therapy for Tennis Elbow Outperforms Steroid Injections and Is Cost-Effective

Sep 19, 2023 / Did You Know?

Patients and referring providers have another reason to choose or recommend physical therapy to treat tennis elbow according to a report by the American Physical Therapy Association.

Physical Therapy Helps Teenager Return to School and Life

Jul 29, 2021 / Patient Stories

"Physical therapy was the thing that helped me the most."

Workplace Wellness and Office Ergonomics

Dec 20, 2018 / Health Tips

Working at a computer all day can take a toll on the body. Repeated activities and lack of movement can lead to aches, pains, and injuries. Here are some tips from physical therapists to prevent and reduce aches and pains due to office work.