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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jan 10, 2017 / Podcast

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

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.

Jan 10, 2022 / Health Tips

As the number of cases of long COVID has grown, it is clear that for many it takes a team of health care providers to support and guide them. Physical therapists help people manage the physical and functional symptoms of long COVID.

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.