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Although osteoarthritis cannot be reversed, osteoarthritis symptoms often can be effectively managed through conservative approaches like exercise and physical therapist treatment.

Juvenile Arthritis: A Young Adult Discusses Her Trials and Triumphs Through Physical Therapy

Jul 1, 2021 / Podcast

Christina Iversen shares about living with juvenile arthritis and offers support and hope for others with the condition, and for parents.

Diastasis Recti Abdominis: The Likely Cause of "Mummy Tummy"

Sep 27, 2017 / Podcast

Diastasis rectus abdominis can happen in women during and following pregnancy due to the stretching of the abdominal wall.

Physical Therapist Tips to Help You Age Well

Oct 1, 2015 / Podcast

October is National Physical Therapy Month. This year it's all about healthy aging.

Dry Needling: What It Is & Who It Helps

Jan 19, 2014 / Podcast

A physical therapist discusses dry needling.

Painless Parenting

May 23, 2013 / Podcast

A physical therapist discusses the aches and pains that can occur during pregnancy and after childbirth.

Millions Don’t Receive Guideline-Recommended Care for Low Back Pain

Jun 5, 2018 / Did You Know?

Despite being the number one cause of disability around the world, low back pain is often improperly addressed with inappropriate tests and treatments, including addictive opioids.

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.

Surviving COVID-19 and ARDS: What You Should Know

May 19, 2020 / Health Tips

COVID-19 can cause symptoms ranging from mild to severe to no symptoms at all. People with severe symptoms may require care in a hospital and a ventilator to breathe due to acute respiratory distress syndrome.

Living With Heart Failure? 5 Ways To Improve Quality of Life

Jul 6, 2021 / Health Tips

Heart failure is a common cause of heart disease. Symptoms can include feeling breathless, weight gain, fatigue, and a decreased ability to tolerate exercise. These tips from a physical therapist can help you maintain quality of life.