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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.

Young Woman Overcomes Amputation Challenges, Becomes Physical Therapist and World Adaptive Surfing Champion

Jul 5, 2018 / Podcast

Dani Burt sustained devastating injuries in a motorcycle accident and awoke to learn that her right leg had been amputated above the knee.

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.

Country Music Star Clay Walker Talks About Managing His Multiple Sclerosis and Living a Full Life

Jan 10, 2017 / Podcast

Clay Walker discusses his M.S. diagnosis and how he manages it while pursuing his passions for music and performing.

The Risk of Cancer-Related Falls

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.

Back to School: Access to Physical Therapy in the Classroom

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.

Core Strengthening Activities for Children: Knock Me Over

Sep 9, 2015 / Activity

Core strengthening is essential for the progression of other developmental skills. The core muscles are the muscles in the abdomen, back, and pelvis, and are the center of control for everything the body does.

Total Hip Replacement

Jun 5, 2014 / Podcast

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 25% of people may develop hip osteoarthritis by age 85.

Physical Therapy in the Performing Arts

Feb 21, 2013 / Podcast

A physical therapist takes you behind the curtain of epic Las Vegas stage shows like Cirque du Soleil.