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5 Ways To Increase Physical Activity for Infants and Toddlers

Nov 3, 2020 / Health Tips

Encouraging daily physical activity and active play in infants and toddlers is important to develop strength, balance, coordination, movement planning skills, endurance, and flexibility.

10 Exercises To Do In the Pool

Jun 3, 2024 / Health Tips

Pool (aquatic) exercise provides many benefits, including an ideal environment to exercise throughout the year for people of all ages and abilities. These water exercises can improve your flexibility and strengthen your muscles.

Recovery From Debilitating Abdominal Pain Inspires a New Career Path

Nov 16, 2017 / Podcast

Michelle, an 18-year-old college student, started experiencing intense abdominal pain that worsened. Her pain was "off the charts."

Total Knee Replacement

Jul 3, 2014 / Podcast

As many Americans look to maintain healthy and active lifestyles through their retirement years, their knees are struggling to keep up.

Success Story: Overcoming Scoliosis and Degenerative Disk Disease

Jul 17, 2014 / Podcast

Back pain is common, but for Barbara Jones, it created a domino effect that affected her whole body.

Adaptive Dance Exercises for Kids Aged 3 to 5

May 12, 2020 / Video

Emily Hockman, PT, DPT, leads fun adaptive dance moves for kids aged three to five.

Dry Needling by a Physical Therapist: What You Should Know

May 31, 2024 / Health Tips

Dry needling is a technique that some physical therapists use to treat pain and movement impairments. It is not the same as acupuncture. Learn how physical therapists target pain with dry needling.

5 Common Myths About Low Back Pain

Mar 28, 2018 / Health Tips

Nearly all adults will experience low back pain at some point. Physical therapists dispel five common myths about low back pain and treatment.

Wounded Warrior Looks to Motivate Others through Recovery

Jul 29, 2021 / Patient Stories

David was a 20-year-old Army cavalry scout when he was shot by a sniper in both legs while serving as the lead driver for his platoon.

Beyond Opioids: Transforming Pain Management to Improve Health

Feb 6, 2018 / Video

Highlights from a panel discussion featuring seven perspectives on the opioid epidemic and the American Physical Therapy Association's #ChoosePT public awareness campaign.