Nov 14, 2020 / Health Tips

Most Americans don’t move enough despite proven benefits such as reduced risk of cancer and chronic diseases, improved bone health, cognitive function, weight control, and overall quality of life.

Sep 29, 2020 / Podcast

Older adults who sit too much get out of shape. Senior pickleball athlete Andy Leighton and triathlete Patsy Lillehei join physical therapist Becca Jordre to share how it's never too late to be active and feel good.

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.

Jul 31, 2025 / Guide

Cerebral palsy is a term that describes a group of disorders affecting movement and posture. CP is caused by injury to the brain that occurs before, during, or up to two years after birth.

Jun 30, 2025 / Guide

Walking is a skill achieved by most children between 8 and 17 months of age. An atypical walking pattern, or gait deviation, is when a child walks in a way that is different or unexpected for their age.

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 16, 2025 / Guide

Children with developmental coordination disorder have problems with movement and coordination. It makes things like riding a bike, playing sports, skipping, or jumping hard to do. Learn the facts about physical therapy treatment.

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 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.

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?