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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.

4 Things To Expect After Shoulder Replacement Surgery

May 1, 2024 / Health Tips

Shoulder replacement is a major surgery in which all or part of the shoulder joint is replaced. If you have shoulder replacement surgery you'll see a physical therapist to help you recover. Here's what to expect after surgery.

Activities to Promote Development in Children

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Access activities that are designed to help children build strong, healthy bodies and minds through play.

Physical Therapist 'Helped To Put Me Back Together Again'

Dec 7, 2015 / Patient Stories

"Without her encouragement, and my support at home, I could not have done this."

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.

Success Story: Recovering from Total Shoulder Replacement with Dry Needling

Oct 10, 2013 / Podcast

The pain in Pam Pelton's shoulder was so severe she couldn't sleep. Then she tried dry needling with her physical therapist.

Meniscal Tears and Osteoarthritis of the Knee: Surgery Not Always Required

May 1, 2013 / Podcast

A physical therapist discusses the latest research about surgery for those with meniscal tears and osteoarthritis of the knee.

'My Life Has Been Given Back To Me By A Physical Therapist'

Jul 28, 2021 / Patient Stories

Today he is a professional cyclist and a physical therapist. But as a teenager Tim Haitz moved so awkwardly that other kids called him "swivel."

Physical Therapist Treatment Gives Woman Active Life After Years Restricted by Pelvic Pain

Aug 15, 2016 / Patient Stories

Erin’s physical therapist did so much more than provide hands-on care. She also educated Erin about how the brain processes pain.

Triathlete Who Is Legally Blind Relies on Physical Therapists to Keep Moving

Jul 23, 2021 / Patient Stories

"The physical therapist and the physical therapy treatment are the only things that have allowed me to be where I am right now."