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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.

Beyond Opioids: Transforming Pain Management to Improve Health

Feb 6, 2018 / Video

Highlights from a panel discussion featuring seven perspectives on the opioid epidemic and the American Physical Therapy Association's #ChoosePT public awareness campaign.

Choosing Physical Therapy for Stress Urinary Incontinence Outperforms Injections and Is Cost-Effective

Sep 19, 2023 / Did You Know?

Patients and referring providers have another reason to choose or recommend physical therapy to treat stress urinary incontinence according to a report by the American Physical Therapy Association.

Pregnant and Postpartum Exercise

Mar 12, 2015 / Podcast

During pregnancy and childbirth, a woman's body goes through profound changes. Failure to respect those changes can result in potential problems.

Meniscal Tears and Osteoarthritis of the Knee: Surgery Not Always Required

May 1, 2013 / Podcast

A physical therapist discusses the latest research about surgery for those with meniscal tears and osteoarthritis of the knee.

Physical Therapy Guide to Prader-Willi Syndrome

May 7, 2025 / Guide

Prader-Willi syndrome is a rare genetic condition that affects many body systems. It often results in obesity and mild to moderate cognitive disability.

More Movement Linked to Better Health and a Longer Life Span

Sep 1, 2020 / Did You Know?

A March 2020 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that people who take more steps daily greatly lower their risk of an early death from any cause.

Physical Therapy Guide to Muscular Dystrophies in Children

Oct 14, 2022 / Guide

Muscular dystrophies include several genetic disorders. These disorders cause a loss of muscle mass (muscle "wasting"), which leads to increasing muscle weakness over time.

A State-by-State Look at the Opioid Crisis

Sep 22, 2016 / Health Tips

Escalating use of prescription opioids for pain management has drastically contributed to America's opioid epidemic.

3 Steps For Returning To Physical Activity After COVID-19

Mar 17, 2023 / Health Tips

Even a mild to moderate bout with COVID-19 can leave you feeling weak. Some people experience a loss of balance and coordination, a lack of endurance, and memory problems. Appropriate physical activity can help you recover.