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Feed the Elephant

Sep 9, 2015 / Activity

Kids will love racing to feed their elephants, while working on their fine motor skills. Carry your peanuts using tongs instead of fingers!

Physical Therapy Guide to HIV Disease and AIDS

Jun 27, 2021 / Guide

Human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, is a retrovirus that attacks the immune system leaving a person vulnerable to further infection. In advanced stages, it is called acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, or AIDS.

Physical Therapy Guide to Discoid Meniscus

May 22, 2020 / Guide

A discoid meniscus is an abnormally shaped cartilage in the knee joint most commonly discovered in childhood or youth.

Physical Therapy Guide to Hyperkyphosis (Humpback)

Feb 12, 2023 / Guide

Hyperkyphosis is a spinal deformity causing a forward-curved posture of the upper back (thoracic spine).

Physical Therapy Guide to Patellar Instability

Aug 19, 2022 / Guide

Patellar instability describes a range of conditions where the kneecap is displaced from its normal position. It is most common in teen female athletes.

A State-by-State Look at the Opioid Crisis

Sep 22, 2016 / Health Tips

Escalating use of prescription opioids for pain management has drastically contributed to America's opioid epidemic.

Physical Therapy Guide to Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Injury

Nov 28, 2021 / Guide

A medial patellofemoral ligament, or MPFL, injury is damage to the ligament that stabilizes the knee. They typically occur during a traumatic kneecap dislocation. Physical therapy helps to restore knee strength and function.

Physical Therapy Guide to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

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.

Physical Therapy Guide to Meniscal Tear

May 9, 2023 / Guide

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

Physical Therapy Guide to Multidirectional Instability of the Shoulder

Apr 4, 2025 / Guide

Shoulder instability is a common injury among athletes that can result from a traumatic event. It also can occur without trauma. Proper treatment can support a return to activity and help prevent reinjury.