Dec 9, 2016 / Did You Know?

After the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released guidelines to reduce the long-term use of opioids to treat most pain, a Washington Post-Kaiser Family Foundation survey highlights several factors contributing to ongoing use.

Jan 7, 2018 / Guide

Spinal stenosis is a narrowing within the spinal column's vertebrae that results in too much pressure on the spinal cord or nerves.

Jun 17, 2022 / Guide

Torticollis — or simply, twisted neck — is a condition in which the head stays tilted to one side. Infant torticollis is due to a tight neck muscle. Infant tortocillis responds very well to physical therapy, and the earlier treatment begins the better.

Sep 17, 2025 / Guide

Cubital tunnel syndrome is the second most common nerve problem in the arm. It can cause discomfort and pain in the elbow, forearm, and hand, leading to a loss of hand function. Get the facts about treatment.

Aug 6, 2018 / Guide

Phantom limb pain is a painful or unpleasant sensation in a body part that has been surgically amputated or lost due to trauma.

Sep 10, 2025 / Guide

Spina bifida occurs when a baby's spin does not fully close during early pregnancy. It is also called a neural tube defect. An infant born with spina bifid will have a team of health care providers, including a physical therapist.

Apr 24, 2020 / Video

A physical therapist led program of daily exercises to help manage back and neck strain for health care workers or anyone wearing personal protective equipment.

Aug 14, 2018 / Podcast

Most people know pregnancy is divided into trimesters. But what about the fourth trimester?

Jun 30, 2020 / Video

Sara Bellanca, PT, DPT, leads fun physical activities for kids using popsicle sticks drawn from a cup to prompt each new movement activity.

Oct 3, 2018 / Podcast

When physical therapist Gwen Simons felt a lump in her left breast, it set in motion a series of decisions and scans that led to surgery.