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4 Tips To Stay Active and Independent as You Age

Aug 7, 2017 / Health Tips

Aging can have a bad reputation. But there is no reason that growing older can’t be a journey full of adventure and opportunities with these tips from physical therapists.

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?

Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome

Oct 12, 2017 / Podcast

Neonatal abstinence syndrome occurs when an infant is born having been exposed to opiates in the womb, and has withdrawal after birth.

Patient Expectations Drive Doctors to Order Unnecessary Scans for Low Back Pain

Dec 1, 2016 / Did You Know?

Despite knowing (and agreeing with) recommendations to not use imaging for low back pain without “red flag” indicators, doctors are still ordering unnecessary CTs and MRIs for patients.

Man Walks 1,000 Miles for Change, Justice, and Equality — Physical Therapist Helps

Aug 20, 2020 / Podcast

When George Floyd died under the knee of a Minneapolis police officer, Terry Willis worked to call attention to racial injustice in America. Physical therapy helped him along his journey.

Safe Pain Management for Children

Jul 14, 2016 / Podcast

A lot of statistics are known about the adult use of these prescription painkillers. But adults are not the only ones having pain, or being prescribed opioids.

Patient Story: PT Helps Marathon Bombing Survivor Return to Her Active Lifestyle

Jun 27, 2017 / Video

After losing her left leg below the knee in the Boston Marathon bombing, Adrianne Haslet thought her quality of life would be a zero. Her physical therapist and the rest of her health care team helped her to move and to believe again.

Toys and Tips for Raising Children With Developmental Disabilities

Dec 9, 2021 / Podcast

Play is a vital part of physical therapy for children with autism, cerebral palsy, or other developmental disabilities. Two moms and bloggers discuss raising kids with different abilities and share toy tips. A PT provides further advice.

Arthroscopy Not Recommended for Degenerative Knee Disease

Aug 29, 2017 / Did You Know?

A recent study concluded that arthroscopic surgery for degenerative knee disease (including arthritis and meniscal tears) did not result in lasting pain relief or improved function.

Low Back and Neck Pain Cost Americans Billions in Health Care Spending

Feb 23, 2017 / Did You Know?

An analysis by the Journal of the American Medical Association on United States health care spending, revealed that low back and neck pain accounted for the third highest amount of spending at $87.6 billion.