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What Are Physical Therapy Specialties and Subspecialties?

Jul 8, 2024 / Article

A specialty in health care is an area of practice focused on a specific patient group or types of symptoms and conditions. Physical therapists can focus their practice or specialize in these specialty areas.

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 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 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 Guillain-Barré Syndrome

Jul 7, 2023 / Guide

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

Physical Therapy Guide to Scoliosis

Jul 23, 2021 / Guide

Scoliosis is a condition that affects the normal shape of the spine, altering a person's overall trunk alignment and posture.

Meditation Methods That Promote Relaxation and Can Improve Insomnia

May 1, 2024 / Article

Research suggests that some types of meditation can help improve insomnia and may even improve sleep quality.

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.

10 Ways Physical Activity and Exercise Help During Cancer Treatment

Apr 15, 2024 / Health Tips

Physical activity and exercise provide short- and long-term benefits for people undergoing cancer treatment. Here's why it's recommended and how it can benefit you.

8 Tips to Prevent Shin Splints

Oct 2, 2018 / Health Tips

Shin splints can be treated effectively. They also can be prevented with the help of a physical therapist when starting or intensifying an exercise program. Here are some simple steps that you can take on your own.