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Choose Movement Over Bed Rest to Improve Your Hospital Stay and Ease Your Return Home

Jan 8, 2025 / Health Tips

People in the hospital spend spend over 80% of their time in bed. Bed rest may be unavoidable for some, based on their condition, but it's harmful for most people.

4 Tips to Live Your Best Life

Oct 11, 2022 / Health Tips

These tips from physical therapists can be key to unlocking better health and living your best life.

Summer Break Related to Weight Gains in Kids

Jul 25, 2014 / Did You Know?

Summer is associated with children at play, but a recent study suggests it’s also a time when kids are gaining weight at an increased rate compared with during the school year.

90-Year-Old Turns to Physical Therapy: 'I Have a Life Now'

Nov 23, 2015 / Patient Stories

By the time she turned 90, Virginia felt depressed. After a few months of physical therapy, Virginia noticed a difference: she didn’t feel isolated anymore.

F.A.S.T. Thinking Is Key To Detecting the Signs of a Stroke

Jul 10, 2015 / Article

Education on the signs of stroke can improve a person's ability to recognize stroke symptoms to reduce a delay in care for themselves or their loved ones.

A Car Accident Almost Ended Her Life, But a Second Chance Fueled Her Recovery

Jan 20, 2016 / Patient Stories

"I was so thrilled that I was given a second chance. I couldn't help but be happy and keep a smile on my face, despite the incredible pain I was enduring."

Three Strategies to Maintain Health and Fitness

Apr 8, 2020 / Health Tips

Regular physical activity boosts your immune system. These three strategies from physical therapists can help you maintain your health and fitness.

Avoid Chronic Disease With Regular Physical Activity

Nov 14, 2020 / Health Tips

Most Americans don’t move enough despite proven benefits such as reduced risk of cancer and chronic diseases, improved bone health, cognitive function, weight control, and overall quality of life.

Cycling Performance and Injuries

Jun 26, 2013 / Podcast

A physical therapist discusses cycling performance and injuries.

Retired or Retiring Soon? Here's How to Invest in Your Health Span for a Quality Life Span

Dec 8, 2022 / Health Tips

Life span is how long you live. Health span is how long you can live independently with a good quality of life. Focusing on your fitness in early retirement can give you a return on investment that pays dividends through your lifespan.