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5 Tips to Safely Benefit From Walking for People With Arthritis

Mar 26, 2019 / Health Tips

Walking is a safe, enjoyable, low-cost and low-impact physical activity. If you have arthritis, follow these tips to help make a walking program safe and enjoyable.

Physical Therapy Guide to Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

May 8, 2023 / Guide

Tarsal tunnel syndrome is a condition that results from abnormal pressure on a nerve on the inside of the ankle.

Physical Therapy Guide to Compartment Syndrome

Jan 2, 2021 / Guide

Compartment syndrome occurs when there is increased pressure in one of the compartments of the body. It results in deep pain (usually in the leg or arm).

Physical Therapy Guide to Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Tear

Feb 12, 2018 / Guide

A triangular fibrocartilage complex tear is an injury to the ligaments in the middle and outer side of the wrist.

Physical Therapy Guide to Ankle Sprain

Feb 13, 2023 / Guide

Ankle sprains occur when the foot twists or turns beyond its normal range of motion, causing the ankle ligaments to overstretch or tear.

Physical Therapy Guide to Medial Collateral Ligament Injury

Jul 19, 2020 / Guide

The medial collateral ligament, or MCL, can be sprained or torn from a blow to the outer side of the knee when twisting the knee or by a quick direction change while walking or running.

Physical Therapy Guide to Rheumatoid Arthritis

Jan 5, 2020 / Guide

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease that often results in pain and inflammation in joints on both sides of the body. It can become disabling.

Health Center: Caregivers

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The demanding role often means that the caregiver is often in need of assistance. Physical therapists often work with caregivers and see the toll it can take, which can ultimately turn the caregiver into a patient in need of care as well.

Former Kentucky and NBA Star Rex Chapman Speaks Out About His Experience With Opioid Addiction

Jul 17, 2018 / Podcast

Addiction can happen to anyone. Former basketball player Rex Chapman, enjoyed a 12-year career in the NBA, but what followed was a 14-year battle with prescription narcotics.

What Is Geriatric Physical Therapy?

Jul 9, 2024 / Article

Geriatric physical therapists focus on improving function and quality of life for older adults. Learn about the conditions they regularly evaluate and treat.