Jul 3, 2024 / Article

Learn about the knowledge, experience, and expertise of physical therapists who focus on or specialize in acute care physical therapy.

Apr 8, 2020 / Health Tips

Regular physical activity boosts your immune system. These three strategies from physical therapists can help you maintain your health and fitness.

Nov 25, 2014 / Did You Know?

Simple warmup exercises might be enough to prevent one of the most common serious knee injuries suffered by youth athletes, especially females.

Jun 16, 2025 / Guide

Children with developmental coordination disorder have problems with movement and coordination. It makes things like riding a bike, playing sports, skipping, or jumping hard to do. Learn the facts about physical therapy treatment.

Dec 8, 2022 / Health Tips

Life span is how long you live. Health span is how long you can live independently with a good quality of life. Focusing on your fitness in early retirement can give you a return on investment that pays dividends through your lifespan.

Jul 8, 2024 / Article

Physical therapists who are wound management specialists have additional skills and expertise to provide wound healing treatments. Learn more about wound care in physical therapy.

Apr 19, 2021 / Did You Know?

A study in the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation found that patients do better after a stroke if they get physical or occupational therapy while in the hospital.

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Sep 9, 2015 / Activity

Kids will love racing to feed their elephants, while working on their fine motor skills. Carry your peanuts using tongs instead of fingers!

Jun 30, 2025 / Guide

Neonatal abstinence syndrome describes symptoms experienced by newborns exposed to substances in the womb. After birth, when they suddenly stop receiving these substances, they experience withdrawal symptoms.