Oct 16, 2023 / Guide

Hypermobility spectrum disorders affect the body’s ligaments and tendons in which the joints are looser than typical. Chronic pain, unstable joints, and fatigue may cause people with HSDs to limit their activities.

Jul 9, 2020 / Guide

Athletic pubalgia (core muscle injury) is a condition that mainly affects athletes who play soccer, hockey, football, and rugby and who run track.

Jul 16, 2024 / Guide

Plantar fasciitis is a common condition causing foot, heel, and arch pain, or pain at the ball of the foot.

Jun 7, 2024 / Health Tips

Along with the many health benefits of physical activity, you can expect some discomfort after pushing your body to do more than usual. Soreness goes away, but pain is another matter. Here's how to tell the difference. 

Feb 19, 2025 / Guide

Flat feet, or pes planus, is a common condition related to arch development. Most children outgrow it but flat feet can affect activity and posture or cause pain. An assessment and treatment by a physical therapist can help.

Oct 5, 2020 / Health Tips

If you experience an injury or develop pain, seeing a physical therapist early can help you address and manage your symptoms.

Mar 20, 2021 / Guide

Osteochondritis dissecans, or OCD, is a condition that involves damage within a joint.

Mar 29, 2018 / Health Tips

Pain can interfere with work, everyday activities, and affect quality of life. Here are nine things physical therapists want you to know about pain.

Oct 30, 2018 / Health Tips

No one wants to live in chronic pain. Understanding how pain works, what you can do about it, and where to get help are keys to addressing it without the risk of prescribed opioids.

Dec 22, 2015 / Podcast

Marybeth Smith was watching the Biggest Loser when she decided it was time to get serious about losing weight. Then she got injured.