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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.

Tips to Prevent Skiing-Related Knee Injuries

Sep 30, 2018 / Health Tips

The most common skiing injuries happen to the lower limb, most commonly the knee. These tips from physical therapist can reduce your risk of being injured.

Still Dancing

Nov 25, 2018 / Video

Spinal cord injuries changed Marka's life. But thanks to her physical therapists she never stopped dancing.

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.

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.

Recommendations for Tapering Off Long-term Opioid Use Hint: Don’t Go Cold Turkey

Nov 26, 2019 / Did You Know?

As America continues to fight the opioid epidemic, the Department of Health and Human Services has issued new recommendations to help patients who have been on long-term opioid therapy.

Health Center on Opioid Use for Pain Management

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Whereas opioids only mask the sensation of pain, physical therapists treat pain through movement, hands-on care, and patient education, resulting in positive side effects like improved mobility, independence, and wellness.

Physical Therapy Guide to Pain

Jun 26, 2018 / Guide

Pain is one of the most common symptoms that may lead someone to seek the help of a physical therapist or other health care professional.

Muscular Dystrophy

Oct 31, 2013 / Video

Physical therapist treatment for children with muscular dystrophy.

11 Ways Physical Therapists Help Slow the Progression of Parkinson Disease

Dec 4, 2019 / Health Tips

It is well-known that exercise of any kind is good for each person's health, both body and mind. But did you know that it is even more important for those living with Parkinson disease?