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Physical therapists can help to prevent many new parenting injuries. They also can treat the minor achesand pains or injuries that result from pregnancy and childbirth, and being a new parent.

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.

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.

Widespread Pain Is Creating Widespread Prescription Drug Use

Oct 16, 2015 / Did You Know?

An estimated 126.1 million adults have felt some pain in the past 3 months, and 25.3 million adults suffer from pain daily, according to a recent study featured in the Journal of Pain.

Physical Therapy for Long COVID

Aug 28, 2024 / Health Tips

Most people fully recover from COVID-19. For some people, symptoms linger for weeks or months beyond what the “normal” timeline for recovery. Physical therapy can help you safely address the symptoms of long COVID.

Physical Therapy Guide to Rheumatoid Arthritis

Jan 5, 2020 / Guide

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease that often results in pain and inflammation in joints on both sides of the body. It can become disabling.

Physical Therapy Guide to Vertigo

Apr 11, 2021 / Guide

Vertigo is a sensation or feeling that a person or their environment is spinning. It can cause balance problems and often is a result of an inner ear problem. 

7 Tips to Avoid Aches and Pains While Gardening

May 17, 2024 / Health Tips

Common gardening activities, such as digging, planting, weeding, mulching, and raking can lead to discomfort in your muscles and joints. You can minimize these by following these tips from physical therapists.

Osteoarthritis of the Hip and Knee

May 11, 2017 / Podcast

Osteoarthritis is a chronic degenerative joint disease that affects between 27 million and 30 million Americans. It can cause pain and stiffness.