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Physical Therapy Guide to Hip Osteoarthritis

Jan 23, 2023 / Guide

Hip osteoarthritis, or hip OA, is a health condition involving changes to the cartilage, ligaments, bone, and muscles surrounding the hip joint. It can make everyday activities, such as walking or climbing stairs, hard to do.

Physical Therapy Guide to Shoulder Dislocation: Overview

Jul 17, 2017 / Guide

A shoulder dislocation can occur with an injury or fall onto the shoulder or an outstretched arm that forces the shoulder beyond its normal range of movement and the upper arm bone to come out of the socket.

Physical Therapy Guide to Collarbone Fracture (Clavicle Fracture)

Apr 28, 2021 / Guide

A collarbone (clavicle) fracture is a common shoulder injury most often caused by trauma, such as a direct blow to the shoulder or a fall.

Physical Therapy Guide to Snapping Hip Syndrome

Apr 8, 2018 / Guide

Snapping hip syndrome refers to a snapping or popping feeling that occurs in the hip's side, front, or back (the sit bone) when forcefully lifting, lowering, or swinging the leg.

All Low Back Pain Content

Sep 24, 2021 / Article

Widespread Pain Is Creating Widespread Prescription Drug Use

Oct 16, 2015 / Did You Know?

An estimated 126.1 million adults have felt some pain in the past 3 months, and 25.3 million adults suffer from pain daily, according to a recent study featured in the Journal of Pain.

Physical Therapy Guide to Hip Impingement (Femoroacetabular Impingement)

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.

Paralyzed After Giving Birth, New Mom Gets Moving Again With Physical Therapy

Nov 30, 2015 / Patient Stories

"My kids are my main driving force to make me want to do everything with them."

Pain Profile: Assess Your Pain

Sep 1, 2020 / Handouts

This pain profile can help you talk to your health care provider about how pain is affecting your life and your preferences for managing pain.

Understanding Pain

Apr 10, 2014 / Podcast

Everybody experiences pain at some point. But understanding pain is a different matter. Two physical therapists discuss science's new understanding of how pain works and more.