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Rheumatoid Arthritis and Physical Therapy

May 31, 2017 / Podcast

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that causes joint inflammation and pain.

What Is Pediatric Physical Therapy?

Jul 9, 2024 / Article

Pediatric physical therapists provide care and treatment for children (birth to 21 years) with traumatic, developmental, and systemic disorders. They work with children and their families to promote a child's ability to function independently and participate.

Aquatic Physical Therapy: What It Is & Who It Helps

Nov 7, 2012 / Podcast

A physical therapist describes aquatic physical therapy and its benefits.

Chronic Disease and Prevention

Aug 30, 2015 / Podcast

Chronic diseases are widespread in America; often deadly, and expensive, accounting for 86% of our nation's total health care costs.

Blood Flow Restriction Training and Physical Therapy

Jan 18, 2016 / Podcast

Blood flow restriction training is a treatment method that involves applying a tourniquet to an injured limb. A physical therapist describes how it works.

Acute Care Physical Therapy

Feb 2, 2016 / Podcast

Patients in the hospital (acute care) are going to see many medical providers, at least one of which will likely be a physical therapist.

5 Tips to Safely Benefit From Walking for People With Arthritis

Mar 26, 2019 / Health Tips

Walking is a safe, enjoyable, low-cost and low-impact physical activity. If you have arthritis, follow these tips to help make a walking program safe and enjoyable.

Death Rate Related to Falls Climbs 31% in 10 Years

Jul 2, 2018 / Did You Know?

For U.S. residents, ages 65 and older, the rate of deaths related to falls steadily increased by 31% from 2007 through 2016, making falls the leading cause of injury-related deaths in this age group.

Exercise for Arthritis: What You Should Know

May 26, 2016 / Health Tips

Do you have stiff, achy, painful joints? You're not alone.

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.