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Back Pain: Avoiding Unnecessary Treatment

Sep 16, 2013 / Podcast

A physical therapist discusses a study that found that back pain is being over-treated, despite evidence that supports conservative treatment.

Easy to Moderate Home Exercises For Strength and Balance

May 12, 2020 / Video

A physical therapist led exercise program with modifications from easy to moderate to maintain or improve strength and balance.

Breast Cancer Journey: How a Physical Therapist Turned to Her Peers to Make Life Saving Decisions

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.

Juvenile Arthritis: A Young Adult Discusses Her Trials and Triumphs Through Physical Therapy

Jul 1, 2021 / Podcast

Christina Iversen shares about living with juvenile arthritis and offers support and hope for others with the condition, and for parents.

Stroke: Awareness, Prevention, & Recovery

May 7, 2015 / Podcast

The third leading cause of death in the United States is stroke.

PT Overcomes Nine Concussions, Designs Protocol For Treating Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

Feb 20, 2020 / Podcast

Physical therapist Lauren Ziaks talks about the physical therapy treatment protocol she uses to help people get better after concussion.

Aging Well: 70+ Adults and a PT Share How To Thrive, Despite Chronic Conditions

Sep 29, 2020 / Podcast

Older adults who sit too much get out of shape. Senior pickleball athlete Andy Leighton and triathlete Patsy Lillehei join physical therapist Becca Jordre to share how it's never too late to be active and feel good.

Physical Therapy Guide to Childhood Leukemia

Oct 29, 2020 / Guide

Childhood leukemia is a cancer of the blood-forming cells found in bone marrow (the soft center of most long bones in the body).

Extra Steps Can Help Those at Risk for Diabetes Avoid Heart Attack, Stroke

Dec 23, 2013 / Did You Know?

People at risk for diabetes can cut their chances for a heart attack or stroke by 8% by walking an extra 2,000 steps a day — about 20 minutes daily of moderately paced walking.

13 Tips From a Physical Therapist to Improve Your Sleep

May 1, 2024 / Article

Sleep is essential. It helps to refresh the mind and heal the body; we crave it, and when we’re not getting it, we’re miserable. Try these 13 tips from a physical therapist to hep you improve your quality and consistency of sleep.