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Health Center on Concussion

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A physical therapist can assess symptoms to determine if a concussion is present, and treat the injury by guiding the patient through a safe and individualized recovery program.

Physical Therapy for What Moves You: Weightlifting

Oct 28, 2019 / Video

After years of lifting competitively, Amelia began experiencing chronic pain. With the help of physical therapy, Amelia learned how to reduce and manage her pain while continuing to compete in the sport she loves.

Choosing Care Plus Physical Therapy for Vascular Claudication Outperforms Typical Medical Care Alone and Is Cost-Effective

Sep 19, 2023 / Did You Know?

Patients and referring providers have another reason to choose or recommend physical therapy to claudication according to a report by the American Physical Therapy Association.

Osteoporosis and the Role of Physical Therapy

Oct 12, 2012 / Podcast

A physical therapist describes the differences between osteoporosis, osteopenia, and osteoarthritis, and how a physical therapist can help people with these conditions build bone density and improve balance to avoid falls.

Home-Based Physical Therapy Increases Likelihood of Improved Function for People with Dementia

Feb 4, 2020 / Did You Know?

Does home-based physical therapy benefit older adults with dementia?

Back to School: Access to Physical Therapy in the Classroom

Aug 24, 2014 / Podcast

Getting through the school day is as challenging as the educational material for many kids. But for those with special needs, access to physical therapy at school can help.

What Is Oncologic Physical Therapy?

Jul 9, 2024 / Article

Oncologic physical therapists focus on or specialize in providing physical therapist services for persons affected by cancer and cancer survivors of all ages.

Physical Activity and Physical Therapy: More Movement Means Better Health

Jul 2, 2020 / Podcast

What do physical therapists have to do with addressing the alarming lack of physical activity among Americans? "Everything!" says APTA spokesperson Carrie Pagliano, PT, DPT.

Choosing Physical Therapy for Osteoarthritis of the Knee Outperforms Steroid Injections and Is Cost-Effective

Sep 19, 2023 / Did You Know?

Patients and referring providers have another reason to choose or recommend physical therapy to treat osteoarthritis of the knee according to a report by the American Physical Therapy Association.

CDC Recommends Physical Therapy and Other Nondrug Options for Chronic Pain

Mar 16, 2016 / Did You Know?

With the overuse and risks of opioids for the treatment of chronic pain, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends nondrug approaches such as physical therapy to manage chronic pain.