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A Day At the Beach — Imaginative Exercises for Kids of All Abilities

May 12, 2020 / Video

Bria Comer, PTA, and student Mycah Berson, take viewers to the beach through their imagination using principles of applied functional therapy in this exercise program for kids of all abilities.

Whole Body Exercises — For Kids of All Abilities

May 12, 2020 / Video

Kids of all abilities will enjoy and benefit from this exercise program led under the direction of a physical therapist to help kids meet movement goals.

Running Mechanics and Physical Therapy

Feb 9, 2017 / Podcast

Running mechanics is a new area of research. Much is still unknown, but this much is clear: women and men run differently.

Collaborative Care and Physical Therapy

Apr 11, 2017 / Podcast

As the team doctor for the Washington Nationals and Washington Redskins, Dr. Robin West knows what good teamwork looks like.

3 Benefits of Acute Care Physical Therapy

May 1, 2024 / Health Tips

Acute health issues can be overwhelming. Early treatment by a physical therapist can help eliminate or minimize complications and improve your mobility and strength during and after your stay.

Physical Activity After Concussion May Reduce Risk of Persistent Symptoms

Nov 2, 2017 / Did You Know?

In the past, doctors recommended delaying physical activity after a concussion. New research suggests that early return (within one week) to physical activity may actually decrease the likelihood of persistent symptoms in children and teens.

Falls and the Role of Physical Therapy

May 16, 2013 / Podcast

A physical therapist discusses the dangers of falls and the important role of physical therapy in helping maintain balance.

Success Story: Physical Therapy Helps Triathlete, Who Is Legally Blind, Achieve His Goals

Dec 8, 2016 / Podcast

Charlie Plaskon, a legally blind triathlete, didn't start running until age 55. He shares how he uses physical therapy to keep doing what he loves.

Female Athlete Triad: Recognizing and Treating the Nutrition-Based Condition

Feb 24, 2014 / Podcast

A physician and a physical therapist discuss the female athlete triad, and its dangers for female athletes.

Physical Therapy Guide to Diastasis Rectus Abdominis

Sep 10, 2020 / Guide

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