Jan 23, 2018 / Podcast

A physical therapist discusses why she strictly treats adolescent female athletes in order keep them empowered and healthy.

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.

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Most Americans will experience back pain. The good news is that most cases of low back pain are not serious and will respond well to conservative treatments such as treatment by a physical therapist.

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.

Mar 20, 2018 / Podcast

Once a competitive gymnast, Laura was always very active, until she developed an unusual walking pattern when her foot stopped working.

Feb 21, 2019 / Video

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

Sep 19, 2023 / Did You Know?

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

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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.