Aug 3, 2021 / Guide

Spinal muscular atrophy is a common, inherited neuromuscular disease. It causes low muscle tone (hypotonia) and progressive muscle weakness and wasting (atrophy).

Oct 16, 2015 / Did You Know?

An estimated 126.1 million adults have felt some pain in the past 3 months, and 25.3 million adults suffer from pain daily, according to a recent study featured in the Journal of Pain.

Dec 11, 2020 / Video

Four exercises from physical therapists to help older adults who use a walker maintain muscle strength and overall health, and reduce their risk for falls.

Feb 12, 2023 / Guide

Hyperkyphosis is a spinal deformity causing a forward-curved posture of the upper back (thoracic spine).

Mar 9, 2026 / Article

Injured at work? A new Montana law allows physical therapists to serve as treating physicians for many work-related injuries. Now you can get the care you need faster and get on the road to recovery sooner. Learn more.

Sep 28, 2020 / Guide

Complex regional pain syndrome generally arises from an injury to an arm or leg, such as a fracture, surgery, sprain, or strain, that has had enough time to heal.

Mar 4, 2025 / Guide

Temporomandibular disorder, or TMD, is a common condition that can cause pain and limit jaw function, such as opening the mouth and chewing. Physical therapists treat TMD to help people manage symptoms and improve function.

Nov 27, 2022 / Guide

Hypotonia is the medical term for low muscle tone, which refers to the state of muscles throughout the body. Babies with hypotonia can benefit from early physical therapy to help them develop motor skills.

Aug 1, 2023 / Guide

Developmental delay describes when young children are slower than their peers to reach milestones in key mental and physical areas. Physical therapy plays an important role treating developmental delay in children of all ages.

Sep 23, 2015 / Did You Know?

One-third of adults over the age of 65 are likely to fall this year. The good news is many falls can be prevented with the help of a physical therapist.