Nov 4, 2025 / Article

Seeing a physical therapist isn’t just for recovery. It’s also a powerful, safe strategy to support your long-term health, independence, and quality of life. Here's how a routine physical therapy check-in can help you, even without an injury.

Oct 7, 2024 / Health Tips

Little league or pitcher's elbow, also known as medial epicondyle apophysitis, is a common injury among young baseball players. Learn the causes, how to prevent it, and how a physical therapist can help.

Jul 29, 2021 / Patient Stories

Amos is convinced that his success is a result of the individual attention he received from a physical therapist who understood his body and cared about his recovery.

Apr 15, 2024 / Health Tips

Physical therapy isn't only for rehabilitation from sports injuries or recovering after surgery? Physical therapists also play an important role in women's health throughout the lifespan.

Jun 28, 2024 / Health Tips

Most Americans do not move enough. The good news is that regular physical activity is one of the easiest ways to improve your quality of life and reduce your risk for chronic disease. Here are 10 benefits of exercise.

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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."

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.

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.