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Did You Know? 1 in 5 American Adults Are Living With Arthritis

Mar 4, 2024 / Article

Around 53 million American adults are living with arthritis, a leading cause of activity limitations, disability, and chronic pain. Regular physical activity can help you maintain and improve movement and function, and reduce pain.

Health Center on Dry Needling

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Dry needling is a technique physical therapists use (where allowed by state law) for the treatment of pain and movement impairments.

Vestibular Rehabilitation

Jun 4, 2015 / Podcast

Falls are one of the leading causes of injury for older Americans, and inner ear system disorders are a leading cause of balance problems, which often lead to falls.

Research Shows: Physical Therapy for Back Pain Curbs Opioid Prescriptions

Jun 26, 2018 / Did You Know?

A Health Services Research study shows that using it as a first-line approach not only saves money, but also dramatically reduces the chance of receiving a prescription for dangerous opioids.

A Serious Car Accident Left Him With a Traumatic Brain Injury, Physical Therapy Got Him Back to College

Jul 29, 2021 / Patient Stories

Gerardo was lucky to survive a car crash that launched him more than 40 feet. His physical therapist got him back on his feet.

Recommendations for Tapering Off Long-term Opioid Use Hint: Don’t Go Cold Turkey

Nov 26, 2019 / Did You Know?

As America continues to fight the opioid epidemic, the Department of Health and Human Services has issued new recommendations to help patients who have been on long-term opioid therapy.

Physical Therapy and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: 5 Things You Should Know

Apr 11, 2023 / Health Tips

Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a rare disease that causes muscles to degenerate. While there is no cure at this time, treatments and therapies, including physical therapy, can help people live longer and healthier lives.

Physical Therapy Guide to Trismus

Aug 15, 2023 / Guide

Trismus describes any number of conditions that cause a person to be unable to open their mouth or jaw. Physical therapy can help restore full jaw function.

11 Ways Physical Therapists Help Slow the Progression of Parkinson Disease

Dec 4, 2019 / Health Tips

It is well-known that exercise of any kind is good for each person's health, both body and mind. But did you know that it is even more important for those living with Parkinson disease?

Natalie Gulbis on Back Pain and the Physical Demands of Golf

Mar 28, 2014 / Podcast

LPGA golfer Natalie Gulbis and her physical therapist discuss the back pain that almost ended her career and the routine she's adopted to keep playing.