Oct 20, 2020 / Guide

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

Jul 2, 2020 / Podcast

What do physical therapists have to do with addressing the alarming lack of physical activity among Americans? "Everything!" says APTA spokesperson Carrie Pagliano, PT, DPT.

May 4, 2021 / Guide

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a condition noted by extreme fatigue that lasts for more than six months. Another name for CFS is myalgic encephalomyelitis.

Sep 25, 2018 / Guide

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

Nov 26, 2019 / Guide

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive condition in which damaged brain cells affect how a person speaks, thinks, moves, and interacts with other people.

Sep 19, 2023 / Did You Know?

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

Sep 19, 2023 / Did You Know?

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

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.

Mar 21, 2019 / Podcast

For decades Colleen Rapp blazed a trail as a woman press operator at the Denver Post. Chronic pain and shoulder surgery, led her to physical therapy, which transformed her entire lifestyle.

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.