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How Physical Therapy and Pilates Enabled a Man With Crohn’s to Overcome Chronic Pain

Oct 17, 2019 / Podcast

After 50 surgeries for Crohn's disease, Ryan Hodgkinson had chronic pain, an opioid addiction, and depression that led his sister and physical therapist to intervene.

Americans Prefer Non-Drug Treatment for Pain, Find Physical Therapy Most Effective Option

Oct 10, 2017 / Did You Know?

Despite the nation's alarming opioid epidemic, a survey found that Americans prefer a nondrug approach to pain treatment.

Headaches and Physical Therapy

Feb 5, 2019 / Podcast

Headaches that last may need treatment by a physical therapist — or referral to another health care provider.

A Day At the Beach — Imaginative Exercises for Kids of All Abilities

May 12, 2020 / Video

Bria Comer, PTA, and student Mycah Berson, take viewers to the beach through their imagination using principles of applied functional therapy in this exercise program for kids of all abilities.

Back Pain Is Often Overtreated

Nov 27, 2017 / Did You Know?

Despite a lot of evidence and guidelines calling for initial treatment of most back pain through methods such as physical therapy, a study indicates that doctors often overtreat back pain.

Benefits of Physical Therapy for People with Alzheimer's Disease

Jul 30, 2019 / Podcast

Research shows that regular exercise actually can improve memory in people with Alzheimer's, and delay symptoms in those who have the disease but haven't yet shown signs of it.

Resolve, Plus Physical Therapy for Broken Foot Helps Dancer Make Sought-After Audition

Aug 6, 2020 / Podcast

Despite a serious injury to her foot, physical therapy helped dancer Sydney Mesher achieve a longtime goal to perform as a Radio City Music Hall Rockette.

Dancing to Music and Physical Therapy: Helping Kids With Autism Make Connections

Feb 20, 2020 / Podcast

A physical therapist discusses her research and experience using music to help children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Patient Story: Breaux (Physical Therapy with Dry Needling)

Jun 2, 2015 / Video

Patient Breaux Castleman talks about his experience with dry needling by a physical therapist to address his pain.

Patient Story: Chelsea (Physical Therapy with Dry Needling)

Jun 2, 2015 / Video

Patient Chelsea Grimes shares her experience with dry needling by a physical therapist to address chronic headache pain.