Jan 11, 2020 / Guide

Osteopenia is lower-than-normal bone density or thickness (low bone mass). It is often confused with osteoporosis, a condition involving more severe bone loss.

Nov 19, 2016 / Guide

An anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, tear is an injury to the knee that often affects athletes who participate in soccer, basketball, skiing, and gymnastics.

Sep 30, 2022 / Did You Know?

Can regular physical activity reduce your risk of getting COVID-19 or other infectious diseases? A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine answers this question.

Jan 8, 2025 / Health Tips

People in the hospital spend spend over 80% of their time in bed. Bed rest may be unavoidable for some, based on their condition, but it's harmful for most people.

Mar 7, 2024 / Article

Want to take advantage of today's technology to receive physical therapy remotely? Wondering how it works? Get answers to frequently asked questions.

Jan 4, 2015 / Patient Stories

To the end, Mathias Giordano loved soccer. His physical therapist helped him stay on the field while cancer was threatening his life.

Feb 7, 2021 / Guide

Heart disease and heart failure are systemic cardiovascular diseases that can affect exercise tolerance, endurance, and quality of life.

Feb 19, 2025 / Guide

Spinal cord injuries in children occur from damage to the nerves, bones, and tissue around the spinal cord and can vary greatly. Physical therapists help people with SCI recover movement and function to the fullest extent possible.

Mar 30, 2022 / Health Tips

When a problem limits your movement or physical activity, it's important to know how to access treatment by a physical therapist. It is also helpful to know how payment for physical therapy works. Here are answers to some common questions.

May 23, 2022 / Did You Know?

Getting the recommended amount of physical activity can lower depression risk. But what if you don’t — or can't — achieve that amount? A new study shows meeting the halfway mark can still lower depression risk.