Feb 13, 2023 / Guide

Ankle sprains occur when the foot twists or turns beyond its normal range of motion, causing the ankle ligaments to overstretch or tear.

Jul 19, 2020 / Guide

The medial collateral ligament, or MCL, can be sprained or torn from a blow to the outer side of the knee when twisting the knee or by a quick direction change while walking or running.

Jan 5, 2020 / Guide

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease that often results in pain and inflammation in joints on both sides of the body. It can become disabling.

Jul 7, 2023 / Guide

Guillain-Barré syndrome is an autoimmune disorder that affects nerves and how they function in the body.

May 4, 2021 / Guide

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a condition noted by extreme fatigue that lasts for more than six months. Another name for CFS is myalgic encephalomyelitis.

May 9, 2023 / Guide

Meniscal tears are common injuries to the cartilage of the knee. They can affect athletes and nonathletes alike.

Sep 25, 2021 / Article

Sep 27, 2017 / Podcast

Diastasis rectus abdominis can happen in women during and following pregnancy due to the stretching of the abdominal wall.

Jun 13, 2021 / Guide

Obesity is a chronic disease in which excess body fat worsens health and increases the risk for chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, stroke, depression, and some cancers.

Oct 5, 2023 / Video

Curious about how physical therapists and physical therapist assistants can help people maintain or restore quality of life? This video explains.