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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.

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.

Oct 3, 2018 / Podcast

When physical therapist Gwen Simons felt a lump in her left breast, it set in motion a series of decisions and scans that led to surgery.

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.

Feb 20, 2024 / Health Tips

Digital health is the fusion of medical knowledge with technology. Learn how a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant may use it to help you.

Jan 6, 2021 / Podcast

What do you do when a complication during delivery starves your newborn's brain of oxygen and doctors tell you he might never speak or walk?

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.

Nov 27, 2017 / Did You Know?

Despite a lot of evidence and guidelines calling for initial treatment of most back pain through methods such as physical therapy, a study indicates that doctors often overtreat back pain.

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.