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Physical Therapy Guide to Lower Extremity Stress Fractures

Mar 24, 2026 / Guide

Lower extremity stress fractures are tiny cracks in the bones of the legs or feet that develop from overuse injuries. They are common in athletes, the military, and people who start a new exercise with too much intensity, too quickly. Learn the facts about treatment.

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.

Core Strengthening Activities for Children: Knock Me Over

Sep 9, 2015 / Activity

Core strengthening is essential for the progression of other developmental skills. The core muscles are the muscles in the abdomen, back, and pelvis, and are the center of control for everything the body does.

Core Strengthening Activities for Children: Bridging

Sep 9, 2015 / Activity

Core strengthening is essential for the progression of other developmental skills. The core muscles are the muscles in the abdomen, back, and pelvis, and are the center of control for everything the body does.

Tips To Avoid Overtraining Injuries

Oct 17, 2017 / Health Tips

Overtraining is a concern for all people pursuing fitness.

Physical Therapy Guide to Hamstring Injuries

Apr 6, 2026 / Guide

A hamstring injury occurs when one or more of the three hamstring muscles or tendons (at the back of the thigh) are torn or strained. In most cases, hamstring strain injuries are successfully managed with physical therapy.

Physical Therapy Guide to Total Hip Replacement (Arthroplasty)

Sep 25, 2018 / Guide

Total hip replacement (arthroplasty) is a common surgery for severe arthritis or hip fracture when conservative treatments are not effective.

Choosing Care Plus Physical Therapy for Vascular Claudication Outperforms Typical Medical Care Alone and Is Cost-Effective

Sep 19, 2023 / Did You Know?

Patients and referring providers have another reason to choose or recommend physical therapy to claudication according to a report by the American Physical Therapy Association.

What Physical Therapists Tell Their Friends

Jul 23, 2015 / Podcast

In the July 2015 issue of Redbook magazine several physical therapists were asked to share the advice they give their friends. They shared with us too.

Montana Breaks Down Barriers to Physical Therapist Treatment for Work-Related Injuries

Mar 9, 2026 / Article

Injured at work? A new Montana law allows physical therapists to serve as treating physicians for many work-related injuries. Now you can get the care you need faster and get on the road to recovery sooner. Learn more.