Apr 8, 2026 / Article

Discover how physical therapy supports a healthy pregnancy with expert tips on posture, activity, pain relief, and preventive care for moms-to-be.

Jul 1, 2024 / Guide

Chronic pain is a condition that occurs when the brain concludes there is a threat to well-being based on signals it receives from the body. Chronic pain can and often occurs independently of any actual body damage.

Aug 16, 2023 / Guide

A "container baby" is a newborn baby or young infant who is placed in a container, such as a car seat or stroller, for an excessive amount of time on a given day.

Oct 23, 2025 / Guide

Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is a disease where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the brain and spinal cord. Symptoms vary for each person. Physical therapy helps people manage systems and stay independent.

Jul 23, 2026 / Author

APTA Spokesperson Scott Capozza is a physical therapist for the multidisciplinary Survivorship Clinic at Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center. He is Yale New Haven Hospital’s first dedicated outpatient physical therapist in oncology rehabilitation. He is also an adjunct professor for the Department

Jun 30, 2025 / Guide

Walking is a skill achieved by most children between 8 and 17 months of age. An atypical walking pattern, or gait deviation, is when a child walks in a way that is different or unexpected for their age.

Apr 1, 2022 / Health Tips

Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants are committed to reducing health disparities and encourage everyone to be physically active with these tips.

Feb 24, 2021 / Video

Physical inactivity is a national health crisis. It's time to move more, wherever you are, however you can. Better health is within your reach and physical therapists stand ready to partner with you to help you reach your goals.

May 14, 2026 / Guide

A bunionette is a small bump on the outside of your foot, just behind the pinky toe. It is often caused by pressure or alignment issues. Physical therapy can help reduce pain and in many cases help prevent it from getting worse.

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Physical therapists help people with conditions, illnesses, or injuries that develop in childhood and limit movement or function. They continue to work with them across their life span as needed.