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Sudden Cardiac Arrest: What Every Person Should Know

Oct 3, 2019 / Podcast

Joe Farrell, a physical therapist and survivor of sudden cardiac arrest, shares what every person should know.

Brisk Walking Can Reduce Hip Fracture Risk in Men by 62%

May 29, 2014 / Did You Know?

Hip fractures in older adults can result in loss of mobility. A study suggests that four hours of walking each week can greatly reduce hip fracture risk later in life.

Early Physical Therapy A Life Changer For Toddler After a Perinatal Stroke

May 6, 2021 / Podcast

A mother driven to help her infant son discovers the Early Intervention Program and fought to get him access to therapies that helped him thrive and keep up with peers.

Surf Legend Laird Hamilton On Optimizing Movement and His Active Lifestyle

Dec 6, 2018 / Podcast

Legendary big-wave surfer Laird Hamilton is known as a pioneer action water sports, fitness and nutrition expert, and philanthropist. Learn how he optimizes his movement.

Milking a Cow

Sep 9, 2015 / Activity

Here's a quick, easy activity for hand strengthening that is sure to get a couple of laughs, too!

Obesity May Account for 18% of US Adult Deaths

Sep 3, 2013 / Did You Know?

A study published in the American Journal of Public Health suggests that obesity is more deadly than previously thought.

Early Intervention Helps Toddler Who Experienced Stroke Keep Up With Peers

Apr 16, 2020 / Podcast

Emma Fitzsimmons, city hall bureau chief for the New York Times, and physical therapist Patricia Torres discuss the program that changed Emma's son's life.

Hanging Out The Wash

Sep 9, 2015 / Activity

"I grew up on a farm and I can't think of a day when I didn't hear my mom say, 'Girls, there is a load of laundry to hang out. I didn't often have the luxury of sitting around for hours watching Saturday morning cartoons. There was work to be done!' Now I can appreciate that some of that work can be

Estimating Medical Service Costs

Aug 6, 2021 / Health Tips

Fair Health offers an online tool that allows you to look up the estimated costs of medical services in your area based on CPT codes and your insurance plan.

Retreat for Injured Veterans and Families Adapts Activities and Helps Them Reconnect With Each Other

Jan 10, 2019 / Podcast

Since 2017, selected veterans injured during service have come to Maine for an all-expenses-paid vacation, courtesy of a foundation created by war-wounded veteran, Travis Mills, who had a quadruple amputation.