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.

Jul 19, 2020 / Guide

Hip impingement involves a change in the shape of the surface of the hip joint. It can lead to stiffness, pain, and damage to the tissue and/or bone.

May 9, 2023 / Guide

Meniscal tears are common injuries to the cartilage of the knee. They can affect athletes and nonathletes alike.

May 20, 2020 / Guide

Iliotibial band syndrome, or ITBS, is one of the most common leg overuse injuries, particularly in endurance sports that causes pain during repetitive activities like running and cycling.

Jul 9, 2024 / Article

Geriatric physical therapists focus on improving function and quality of life for older adults. Learn about the conditions they regularly evaluate and treat.

May 1, 2013 / Did You Know?

Mild meniscal tears and moderate knee osteoarthritis send some people under the knife. For many, all they really need is physical therapy.

Feb 9, 2017 / Podcast

Running mechanics is a new area of research. Much is still unknown, but this much is clear: women and men run differently.

Jul 17, 2012 / Podcast

A trio of physical therapists provides rare insight into the treatment of Olympic and Paralympic athletes leading up to London 2012.

May 26, 2016 / Podcast

Swimming works muscles throughout the body without the pounding of land-based exercise. But that doesn't mean that swimming is an injury-free activity.

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.