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Assess Your Physical Fitness

Sep 14, 2021 / Handouts

Six simple exercises to gauge your flexibility, balance, strength, and cardiovascular capacity.

Health Center on Cancer-Related Problems

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Cancer, and the treatments for it, can cause physical problems such as pain, numbness, swelling, weakness, loss of balance, and difficulty moving or walking.

7 Myths About Physical Therapy

Oct 7, 2014 / Podcast

Common misconceptions often discourage people from seeing a physical therapist. Seven common myths about physical therapy get debunked.

Physical Therapy Guide to Ankylosing Spondylitis

Nov 15, 2021 / Guide

Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammatory disease. It causes pain and stiffness in the spine, pelvis, and other joints (hips, shoulders, knees, and ankles). AS is a chronic (lifelong) disease for which people can benefit from physical therapy.

Dentist Gets Help For Arthritis and Headaches From Physical Therapist

Jan 16, 2014 / Patient Stories

Barry was living with extreme limited range of motion, pain, and constant headaches for 30 years due to arthritis of the neck. Physical therapy helped him become pain free.

What Is Women's Health Physical Therapy?

Jul 9, 2024 / Article

Women's health physical therapy focuses on the unique wellness and rehabilitation needs of women throughout their lifespan, and treatment for the many abdominal and pelvic health concerns of children and men with pelvic health conditions

Preventing ACL Injuries in Youth Athletes

May 22, 2014 / Podcast

ACL injuries are becoming more and more common among youth athletes and can lead to arthritis of the knee later in life. There are ways to reduce the risk of injury.

Washington Spirit's Joanna Lohman Reflects on Her "ACL Journey"

Jun 7, 2018 / Podcast

Coming back from an ACL injury is hard, even for elite athletes like Washington Spirit midfielder Joanna Lohman. She reflects on the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of her "ACL journey" with former professional soccer player and ACL Club founder Jordan Angeli.

How Physical Therapy and Pilates Enabled a Man With Crohn’s to Overcome Chronic Pain

Oct 17, 2019 / Podcast

After 50 surgeries for Crohn's disease, Ryan Hodgkinson had chronic pain, an opioid addiction, and depression that led his sister and physical therapist to intervene.

Why Choose Physical Therapy?

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You can see a physical therapist for evaluation and treatment without a physician's referral.