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Osteoporosis: A PT Shares How To Prevent It – and Build Back Bone Strength

Oct 14, 2021 / Podcast

Oct. 14, 2021: Physical therapist Sherri Betz describes the differences between osteopenia, osteoporosis, and osteoarthritis. She also highlights the importance of strength-building exercise to prevent and improve bone loss.

Paralympic Swimmer Alyssa Gialamas Sheds Light on Living With a Disability

Sep 2, 2021 / Podcast

Paralympic swimmer Alyssa Gialamas may have seemed unlikely to become a world-class athlete when she was born with arthrogryposis that causes affected joints to be rigid. Hard work and physical therapy helped her get there.

Almost Half of Babies Have Flat Spots

Jul 13, 2013 / Did You Know?

Putting babies to sleep on their backs helps prevent sudden infant death syndrome, but it may have led to an increase in flat spots on babies' heads. If caught early, it can be addressed to prevent possible developmental delays.

Crab Walk Gross Motor Skills Challenge

Sep 9, 2015 / Activity

Looking for a quick, do-it-anywhere way to practice gross motor skills? Sometimes simply performing a motor skill is a perfect activity in and of itself, and crab walking is that activity.

Stress Induced Urinary Incontinence: Common, But Not Normal

Jul 25, 2013 / Podcast

Two physical therapists shed light on a preventable condition that might affect as many as one in 3 women.

Multiple Sclerosis and Physical Therapy

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Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system that's typically diagnosed when someone is between the ages of 20 and 40.

Success Story: Paralyzed After Giving Birth, This Mom is Moving Again

Dec 3, 2015 / Podcast

After giving birth, Laura was told she would never walk again. But she refused to give up.

Using Telehealth to Help Patients with Advanced Cancer Improve Quality of Life

Jun 20, 2019 / Podcast

Can patients with advanced cancer benefit from telehealth therapy to help maintain function and quality of life?

NASCAR and the Role of Physical Therapy

Mar 7, 2019 / Podcast

Jena Gatses, the first full-time female physical therapist and strength coach in NASCAR, shares her experiences treating racecar drivers and other high-profile clients, including actor Mark Wahlberg.

Cancer-Related Fatigue and Physical Therapy

Jun 15, 2017 / Podcast

Cancer-related fatigue is a common side effect of cancer treatment, and it can occur even after treatment is complete.