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Did You Know?: Doing Half the Recommended Physical Activity Can Still Lower Depression Risk

May 23, 2022 / Did You Know?

Getting the recommended amount of physical activity can lower depression risk. But what if you don’t — or can't — achieve that amount? A new study shows meeting the halfway mark can still lower depression risk.

Choosing Physical Therapy to Help Prevent Falls Is Superior to Doing Nothing and Is Cost-Effective

Sep 19, 2023 / Did You Know?

Patients and referring providers have another reason to choose or recommend physical therapy to help prevent falls according to a report by the American Physical Therapy Association.

Choosing Physical Therapy for Stress Urinary Incontinence Outperforms Injections and Is Cost-Effective

Sep 19, 2023 / Did You Know?

Patients and referring providers have another reason to choose or recommend physical therapy to treat stress urinary incontinence according to a report by the American Physical Therapy Association.

Choose Movement Over Bed Rest to Improve the Result of Your Hospital Stay

Sep 6, 2019 / Health Tips

People in the hospital spend a lot of time in bed. One study found that hospital patients spend over 95% of their time in bed. Bed rest may be unavoidable for some, based on their condition, but it's harmful for most people.

Studies Show a Lower Risk of Infection and Severe COVID-19 Outcomes for the Physically Active

Sep 30, 2022 / Did You Know?

Can regular physical activity reduce your risk of getting COVID-19 or other infectious diseases? A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine answers this question.

Understand Access to and Payment for Physical Therapy Services

Mar 30, 2022 / Health Tips

When a problem limits your movement or physical activity, it's important to know how to access treatment by a physical therapist. It is also helpful to know how payment for physical therapy works. Here are answers to some common questions.

Sports Injuries and Emotions: How Physical Therapists Can Help With Both, Plus Tips for Athletes

Jun 10, 2021 / Health Tips

Sports injuries can occur whether you are competing on a team or doing regular exercise. But the body is not the only thing affected.

Physical Therapy Guide to Bell's Palsy

Sep 20, 2017 / Guide

Bell's palsy is a temporary facial paralysis that can affect a person's daily function, communication with others, self-esteem, and quality of life.

11 Ways Physical Therapists Help Slow the Progression of Parkinson Disease

Dec 4, 2019 / Health Tips

It is well-known that exercise of any kind is good for each person's health, both body and mind. But did you know that it is even more important for those living with Parkinson disease?

5 Things to Ease Your Hospital Stay

Apr 15, 2024 / Health Tips

Hospital stays for sickness or injury can be overwhelming, emotionally and physically.