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Painless Parenting

May 23, 2013 / Podcast

A physical therapist discusses the aches and pains that can occur during pregnancy and after childbirth.

What Is Physical Therapy?

Oct 5, 2023 / Video

Curious about how physical therapists and physical therapist assistants can help people maintain or restore quality of life? This video explains.

Search Tips for Using This Directory

Sep 12, 2025 / Article

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6 Tips to Prevent New Parenting Injuries

Jun 21, 2024 / Health Tips

Get tips from physical therapists for how to prevent strains and injury (including low back pain) when caring for a newborn.

APTA Media Corps (ChoosePT)

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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.

Top 10 Benefits of Physical Activity

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.

Man Walks 1,000 Miles for Change, Justice, and Equality — Physical Therapist Helps

Aug 20, 2020 / Podcast

When George Floyd died under the knee of a Minneapolis police officer, Terry Willis worked to call attention to racial injustice in America. Physical therapy helped him along his journey.

Physical Therapy-Based Telerehab Program Outperforms Other Home Monitoring Options for Cancer Rehabilitation

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.

Physical Therapy — The Solution for Many Physical Challenges, Including Long COVID

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.

Physical Therapy Guide to Cancer

Oct 20, 2020 / Guide

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