Feb 19, 2025 / Guide

Spinal cord injuries in children occur from damage to the nerves, bones, and tissue around the spinal cord and can vary greatly. Physical therapists help people with SCI recover movement and function to the fullest extent possible.

Jun 17, 2022 / Guide

Torticollis — or simply, twisted neck — is a condition in which the head stays tilted to one side. Infant torticollis is due to a tight neck muscle. Infant tortocillis responds very well to physical therapy, and the earlier treatment begins the better.

Feb 27, 2020 / Guide

Developmental coordination disorder is a motor skill disorder that causes problems with movement and coordination. It is not related to intelligence, autism, or cerebral palsy.

Jun 7, 2022 / Guide

Female athlete triad is a condition involving three factors: energy availability, bone mineral density, and the menstrual cycle. It can lead to eating problems, low bone density, and menstrual cycle changes.

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?

Apr 15, 2024 / Health Tips

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

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.

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.

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.

Sep 10, 2020 / Guide

Diastasis rectus abdominis is the separation of the left and right sides of the outermost abdominal (stomach) muscle.