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What Is Oncologic Physical Therapy?

Jul 9, 2024 / Article

Oncologic physical therapists focus on or specialize in providing physical therapist services for persons affected by cancer and cancer survivors of all ages.

Physical Therapy Guide to Spinal Muscular Atrophy

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).

Teacher Goes From Physical Therapy Skeptic to Believer

Jul 29, 2021 / Patient Stories

"I wouldn't hesitate to seek out the assistance of skilled physical therapists in the future."

Benefits of Acute Care Physical Therapy

Jul 25, 2019 / Podcast

Working with a physical therapist during an acute health issue helps prevent mobility decline, improves outcomes, and reduced hospital stays.

Hula Hoop Tire Run

Sep 9, 2015 / Activity

This obstacle-course style activity focuses on gross motor skills while getting heart rates going and muscles working hard. There are endless combinations for gross motor fun, coordination and agility!

5 Ways To Increase Physical Activity for Infants and Toddlers

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.

Hypotonia: How Physical Therapy Can Help and What to Expect

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.

Physical Activity: What You Should Know

Feb 28, 2019 / Health Tips

Physical activity means moving your body and using your muscles and energy more than you do when resting.

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Sep 25, 2021 / Article

Physical Therapy Helps Teenager Return to School and Life

Jul 29, 2021 / Patient Stories

"Physical therapy was the thing that helped me the most."