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APTA's Media Corps members serve as a resource for journalists who are working on health and wellness articles related to physical therapy, research, policy, and the critical role physical therapists play in our nation's health.

Sep 19, 2023 / Did You Know?

Patients and referring providers have another reason to choose or recommend physical therapy to address the physical consequences of cancer and its treatment according to a report by the American Physical Therapy Association.

Jul 29, 2015 / Patient Stories

"There is no doubt in my mind that without physical therapy, the quality of my life would be very different today."

Apr 24, 2023 / Video

Aches, pain, fatigue, and other physical challenges, including those from long COVID, can make it hard to manage everyday life. For challenges like these, physical therapy is the solution.

Mar 7, 2025 / Guide

Dislocating the shoulder is a common traumatic injury for athletes, nonathletes, children, and adults. People who dislocate their shoulder usually need a health care professional to guide the joint back into place.

Mar 15, 2020 / Guide

Diabetes is a condition in which the body does not produce enough insulin or regulate blood sugar. High blood sugar can cause many health problems.

Sep 15, 2015 / Podcast

Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness describes the muscle pain and stiffness felt one to 3 days after intense exercise.

Oct 20, 2020 / Guide

Cancer is the growth of abnormal cells that destroy normal, healthy cells. Cancer and related treatments can cause physical problems.

Mar 1, 2023 / Guide

A biceps tendon rupture occurs when the biceps tendon attaching the biceps muscle to the shoulder or elbow is torn. It can cause pain near the shoulder or elbow, weakness, bruising or visual deformity.

Jun 25, 2024 / Guide

A wrist fracture is a break in one of the bones near the wrist. People who have experienced a broken wrist may need physical therapy to regain normal wrist motion, strength, and function.