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Physical Activity Improves Your Health and Quality of Life

Feb 24, 2021 / Video

Physical inactivity is a national health crisis. It's time to move more, wherever you are, however you can. Better health is within your reach and physical therapists stand ready to partner with you to help you reach your goals.

Recognizing Signs of a Concussion

Mar 13, 2024 / Health Tips

A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury. Concussions can be caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body that causes the brain to move inside the skull.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sitting Can Be Harmful to Your Health

Aug 1, 2013 / Did You Know?

Researchers are discovering that too much sitting isn't just harmful to your health, it's so bad for you that a little bit of exercise doesn't offset its negative effects.

Young Woman With Chronic Pain Navigates Health Care System and Finds Physical Therapy

Oct 25, 2018 / Podcast

Jen Bambrough did not think much of the fender bender car accident she was in at age 19. Over time, though, a physical toll revealed itself.