Jan 20, 2016 / Patient Stories

"I was so thrilled that I was given a second chance. I couldn't help but be happy and keep a smile on my face, despite the incredible pain I was enduring."

Feb 4, 2021 / Podcast

Physical therapist Kara Shull believes discusses the "five pillars of movement" as the basis for a healthy, active life. She wants everyone, especially kids in underserved communities to have access to it.

Jan 9, 2013 / Podcast

Each January, Americans are determined to burn off holiday season calories and work toward New Year's resolutions to get into shape.

Mar 15, 2020 / Guide

Diabetes is a condition in which the body does not produce enough insulin or regulate blood sugar. High blood sugar can cause many health problems.

Feb 21, 2019 / Video

Physical therapist Stephanie Carter Kelley uses yoga to help people with chronic pain.

Jul 1, 2013 / Did You Know?

Low back pain is the most common cause of job-related disability and a leading contributor to missed work. A recent study suggests there's no reason to delay physical therapy that might relieve the pain.

Jan 30, 2019 / Health Tips

Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel of the wrist. Learn more about how physical therapists treat carpal tunnel syndrome.

Apr 15, 2024 / Health Tips

Physical activity and exercise provide short- and long-term benefits for people undergoing cancer treatment. Here's why it's recommended and how it can benefit you.

Jul 28, 2021 / Patient Stories

Today he is a professional cyclist and a physical therapist. But as a teenager Tim Haitz moved so awkwardly that other kids called him "swivel."

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Whereas opioids only mask the sensation of pain, physical therapists treat pain through movement, hands-on care, and patient education, resulting in positive side effects like improved mobility, independence, and wellness.