Sep 20, 2018 / Podcast

Although falls tend to be common among older adults, cancer survivors have a higher risk of falls than do people who haven't been treated for the disease.

Aug 24, 2014 / Podcast

Getting through the school day is as challenging as the educational material for many kids. But for those with special needs, access to physical therapy at school can help.

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Physical therapists can focus their practice on specific patient populations and many obtain advanced knowledge, skills, and experience designed to increase the quality of patient care in specific areas. Learn about the areas of specialization.

Sep 26, 2023 / Video

Researchers calculated the economic value of choosing physical therapy and found it outperforms other treatment options for a wide range of conditions. Watch now to learn more.

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It is important for patients also to let their voices be heard! The American Physical Therapy Association is active in lobbying Congress and federal agencies to make sure that patients have access to physical therapist services and that those services stay covered under Medicare and other health insurance

May 15, 2017 / Did You Know?

A recent study in the journal, Medicine Science in Sports & Exercise, adds to the ever-growing body of evidence supporting the benefits of exercise.

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Physical therapy after a stroke is critical. Physical therapy starts right away after a stroke during acute care in the hospital. Based on stroke severity, many survivors of stroke will need more therapy services after discharge.

Sep 9, 2015 / Activity

This activity is challenging, yet so much fun, kids likely won’t realize all the benefits to their bodies!

Jul 25, 2013 / Podcast

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

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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.