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Health Center on Exercise

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Physical therapists can develop a safe, individualized exercise plan for you, whether your goal is to manage your weight, improve your performance, or combat the effects of conditions such as heart disease, obesity, and type 2 diabetes.

Physical Therapist Living With Long COVID Shares His Story and Clinical Expertise

Aug 12, 2021 / Podcast

Physical therapist Ted Dechane shares what it's like to have long COVID and the best way to address the symptoms from personal and clinical experience?

Physical Therapy Guide to Childhood Leukemia

Oct 29, 2020 / Guide

Childhood leukemia is a cancer of the blood-forming cells found in bone marrow (the soft center of most long bones in the body).

A High School Basketball Injury Inspired a Journey to Serve Others

Jan 4, 2016 / Patient Stories

After an ACL injury ended his high school basketball career, Jonathan felt "absorbed by self-pity." Physical therapy changed that.

Health Center: People With Disabilities

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In the United States, 61 million adults and more than 3 million children live with some form of functional disability. They may need help from a physical therapist to achieve a healthy lifestyle and avoid preventable chronic diseases.

Dancer Recovers From Hip Injury With Physical Therapy

Dec 14, 2015 / Patient Stories

After hip impingement led to surgery, Elizabeth said she felt like her "legs had been cut off." Her partnership with her physical therapist got her back into dance.

7 Tips To Avoid Aches and Pains While Gardening

Dec 15, 2018 / Health Tips

Common gardening activities, such as digging, planting, weeding, mulching, and raking can cause stress and strain on muscles and joints. You can minimize these by following these tips from physical therapists.

Success Story: Overcoming a Lifelong Disability to Become a Professional Cyclist and a Physical Therapist

Aug 15, 2014 / Podcast

Hit by a car while riding his bike at age 14 changed the course of Tim Haitz's life for almost 30 years, until he met his physical therapist.

Physical Therapists Help You Overcome Barriers to Physical Activity

Jun 20, 2020 / Health Tips

Barriers to physical activity can be small or large, real or perceived. A physical therapist design a plan to help you meet your specific needs, challenges, and goals so you can enjoy the many health benefits of more movement.

7 Exercises For Healthy Aging

Sep 9, 2021 / Health Tips

Including the following exercises into your daily physical activity routine can help you keep your strength, agility, and balance so you can age well.