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You can see a physical therapist for evaluation and treatment without a physician's referral.

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Use the following resources to raise awareness about the benefits of physical therapy and physical therapists' role as movement experts as part of the PT For Future Me campaign.

Jan 16, 2014 / Patient Stories

Barry was living with extreme limited range of motion, pain, and constant headaches for 30 years due to arthritis of the neck. Physical therapy helped him become pain free.

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.

May 24, 2021 / Health Tips

The American Physical Therapy Association encourages Americans of all ages and abilities to embrace an active lifestyle to benefit their health and wellbeing. Americans don't get enough physical activity. Here are just a few statistics by state.

Nov 30, 2015 / Patient Stories

"My kids are my main driving force to make me want to do everything with them."

Jul 8, 2020 / Guide

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, or BPPV, is an inner-ear problem that causes short periods of dizziness when moving the head in certain positions.

Dec 11, 2020 / Video

Exercises from physical therapists to help older adults who use a cane maintain their strength and overall health, and reduce their risk for falls.

Dec 11, 2020 / Video

Exercises from physical therapists to help older adults who walk without assistance maintain strength and overall health.

Jan 6, 2021 / Podcast

What do you do when a complication during delivery starves your newborn's brain of oxygen and doctors tell you he might never speak or walk?