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Physical Therapy vs Opioids: When to Choose Physical Therapy for Pain Management

Mar 16, 2016 / Health Tips

Prescribed opioids come with great risks, and they are not the only way to manage pain. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends nonopioid approaches to managing most pain. Learn when to choose physical therapy.

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.

Total Knee Replacement: A Storybook Approach

Aug 6, 2015 / Podcast

Despite the growing popularity of knee replacement surgeries, families can still be overwhelmed by the recovery process. A physical therapist has written a book to help walk them through the journey.

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.

Physical Therapy for What Moves You: Baseball

Oct 28, 2019 / Video

Mac is 12 years old and the starting catcher for his travel baseball team. A shoulder injury moved him to the bench. Physical therapy helped him recover so he could compete in the state tournament.