Jun 1, 2021 / Health Tips

The best way to take care of your health is to take an active role in your own health care. To do this, you need to know about your options and your rights as a patient.

Nov 30, 2018 / Health Tips

Physical therapists are movement experts who help people reduce pain, improve or restore mobility, and stay active throughout life. Don't let these common misconceptions keep you from seeking physical therapist treatment.

Oct 7, 2024 / Guide

A concussion is a traumatic brain injury; some cause lasting effects. A physical therapist can assess symptoms and treat concussion by guiding you through a safe personalized recovery program

Jun 30, 2025 / Guide

A rotator cuff tear can occur when injuries to the muscles or tendons that connect the upper arm bone to the shoulder blade cause tissue damage.

Apr 23, 2021 / Guide

Stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain is blocked or ruptures, and the blood flow in the brain stops causing death or short- or long-term disability in adults.

Dec 13, 2024 / Guide

Above-knee amputation is the surgical removal of part leg above the knee due to trauma, disease, or infection.

Mar 1, 2023 / Guide

A biceps tendon rupture occurs when the biceps tendon attaching the biceps muscle to the shoulder or elbow is torn. It can cause pain near the shoulder or elbow, weakness, bruising or visual deformity.

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.

Feb 1, 2022 / Guide

Urinary incontinence (bladder control problems) is any urine leakage that occurs during the day or night. Physical therapists design treatment programs to improve pelvic floor muscle strength and help people gain control over the condition.

May 8, 2023 / Guide

A total knee replacement, or arthroplasty, involves replacing damaged parts of the bones at the knee joint.