May 2, 2019 / Guide

The brachial plexus injury occurs most often in newborns when the bundle of nerves in the shoulder and under the arm get wedged in the birth canal.

Sep 1, 2020 / Health Tips

Your feet are among your most important body parts. Take care of them so you can keep moving with these tips from physical therapists.

Sep 10, 2020 / Guide

Diastasis rectus abdominis is the separation of the left and right sides of the outermost abdominal (stomach) muscle.

Jan 23, 2023 / Guide

Changes in your normal walking pattern often are related to a disease or problem in another area of the body. This guide describes how treatment by a physical therapist can help you restore a healthy gait (walking).

Jun 13, 2021 / Guide

Prader-Willi syndrome is a rare genetic condition that affects many body systems. It often results in obesity and cognitive disability.

Feb 20, 2024 / Health Tips

Digital health is the fusion of medical knowledge with technology. Learn how a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant may use it to help you.

Jun 4, 2019 / Health Tips

Lifting and carrying a child, picking up toys, and pushing a stroller are normal daily tasks for moms and dads. Here are some tips on how using proper body mechanics to help ease these strains and stresses of parenting.

Jun 7, 2022 / Guide

Female athlete triad is a condition involving three factors: energy availability, bone mineral density, and the menstrual cycle. It can lead to eating problems, low bone density, and menstrual cycle changes.

Apr 23, 2018 / Guide

Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is a chronic, usually progressive disease that affects the nervous system.

Mar 19, 2018 / Health Tips

Bowel health can be uncomfortable to discuss, but it provides a good indication of your overall health. These tips from physical therapists for developing healthy and regular bowel routines can help you stay healthy.