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Health Center on Arthritis

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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.

Physical Therapy for Pain

Jul 3, 2018 / Video

Watch people tell their stories about how physical therapy helped them manage chronic pain, avoid opioids, and return to the activities they love.

Former Kentucky and NBA Star Rex Chapman Speaks Out About His Experience With Opioid Addiction

Jul 17, 2018 / Podcast

Addiction can happen to anyone. Former basketball player Rex Chapman, enjoyed a 12-year career in the NBA, but what followed was a 14-year battle with prescription narcotics.

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.

Health Center for Older Adults

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One of the keys to preventing chronic conditions is regular physical activity, but declines in strength and flexibility can make that a challenge for even the most determined older adults.

Back Pain Is Often Overtreated

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.

Bone Health: What You Should Know

Jan 15, 2019 / Health Tips

For healthy bones, it is important to maintain a physically active lifestyle and eat a balanced diet. Physical therapists can design a unique program for you to help keep your bones healthy.