Jul 8, 2024 / Article

A specialty in health care is an area of practice focused on a specific patient group or types of symptoms and conditions. Physical therapists can focus their practice or specialize in these specialty areas.

Apr 18, 2024 / Health Tips

If you receive physical or other therapy services through a nursing home or home health agency, you should know your rights. You also should know about changes to how Medicare pays for these services.

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Physical therapists can help improve many deficits resulting from the COVID-19, lengthy bed rest or long COVID. The goal of physical therapy for long COVID is to help people return to their home, work, and other activities as much as possible.

Mar 24, 2026 / Guide

Premature or preterm birth occurs when a baby is born three or more weeks before the mother’s due date. Premature infants (especially those born before 32 weeks) are often at an increased risk for health concerns and developmental challenges.

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.

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

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Each year more than one out of four Americans, ages 65 and above, experience a fall. Physical activity reduces the risks of falls and fall-related injuries in older adults. 

Jul 3, 2024 / Article

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

Nov 3, 2020 / Health Tips

Encouraging daily physical activity and active play in infants and toddlers is important to develop strength, balance, coordination, movement planning skills, endurance, and flexibility.

Jul 9, 2024 / Article

Geriatric physical therapists focus on improving function and quality of life for older adults. Learn about the conditions they regularly evaluate and treat.