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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.

Apr 23, 2021 / Guide

Stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain is blocked or ruptures, and the blood flow in the brain stops causing death or short- or long-term disability in adults.

Jun 5, 2018 / Did You Know?

Despite being the number one cause of disability around the world, low back pain is often improperly addressed with inappropriate tests and treatments, including addictive opioids.

Nov 19, 2012 / Podcast

Mothers Ellen Seidman and Jennifer Byde Myers discuss raising children with special needs and the role of physical therapy in their children's development, a physical therapist provides advice.

Apr 17, 2018 / Podcast

Bowel health can be uncomfortable to discuss, but it is a good indication of our overall health.

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Dry needling is a technique physical therapists use (where allowed by state law) for the treatment of pain and movement impairments.

Jun 20, 2025 / Guide

Sensory processing disorder describes when difficulties with noticing, making sense of, and/or reacting to information perceived from touch, taste, sight, smell, sound, movements, muscles and joints interfere with daily tasks.

Aug 17, 2015 / Did You Know?

People often link aging with physical decline.But research suggests that improvements in physical function are possible well into older adulthood.

Aug 19, 2024 / Health Tips

Toilet training is an important developmental milestone for children. The following tips from a physical therapist will help your child create good, lasting habits and avoid future bowel and bladder problems.