Jan 15, 2021 / Guide

A wound or skin injury can occur from an accident, injury, surgery, burn, circulation problems, diabetes, or spending too much time in one position.

Jun 25, 2024 / Guide

A wrist fracture is a break in one of the bones near the wrist. People who have experienced a broken wrist may need physical therapy to regain normal wrist motion, strength, and function.

Jul 19, 2024 / Guide

Wrist tendinitis is a condition that most commonly occurs in people who do repeated activities using the hand and arm.

Sep 10, 2014 / Podcast

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Aug 8, 2013 / Podcast

Physical therapists discuss a study about the effects of pregnancy on a woman's running form.

Apr 30, 2020 / Podcast

COVID-19 can strike anyone. Its effects can range from mild to severe. Physical therapists and physical therapy will continue to be needed by many long after the illness.

Apr 2, 2020 / Podcast

At the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Christi Crawford is working hard to meet the physical therapy needs of veterans who live in rural areas through telehealth.

Jan 10, 2019 / Podcast

Since 2017, selected veterans injured during service have come to Maine for an all-expenses-paid vacation, courtesy of a foundation created by war-wounded veteran, Travis Mills, who had a quadruple amputation.

Jul 2, 2020 / Podcast

What do physical therapists have to do with addressing the alarming lack of physical activity among Americans? "Everything!" says APTA spokesperson Carrie Pagliano, PT, DPT.

Nov 22, 2016 / Podcast

When she was 23, Morgan broke her big toe. She expected a quick recovery, but nearly a week later she was still experiencing severe pain.