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Preparing for the Latest Sports Craze: Obstacle Course Racing

Jul 13, 2017 / Podcast

The latest sports craze of obstacle course races is full of physical demands. Learn more about how to successfully prepare for these events.

Value of Physical Therapy in Addressing the Life-Limiting Effects of Eating Disorders

Dec 3, 2020 / Podcast

Physical therapists help people with eating disorders build strength, achieve healthy movement, and improve long-term recovery.

Adapt to Overcome: A Young Woman's Journey to Paralympic Swimming

Oct 25, 2019 / Podcast

Alyssa was born with arthrogryposis, a rare condition that causes rigid joints. She became a world-class swimmer. Physical therapy empowered her.

Dancing to Music and Physical Therapy: Helping Kids With Autism Make Connections

Feb 20, 2020 / Podcast

A physical therapist discusses her research and experience using music to help children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

The Economic Value of Physical Therapy in the United States

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.

5 Ways a Physical Therapist Can Help You Manage Symptoms of Long COVID

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.

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.

Walking 6,000 Steps a Day May Improve Knee Arthritis

Jul 22, 2014 / Did You Know?

The benefits of walking are widely known and proven. A recent study found that walking 6,000 steps a day — the equivalent of 1 hour— may help improve knee arthritis and prevent disability.

Aging Healthy by Decade

Oct 13, 2015 / Podcast

The American Physical Therapy Association provides these resources to help people age well.

Concussion Awareness and Treatment

Mar 23, 2017 / Podcast

Public understanding of concussion risks has improved in recent years, due to increased media attention about head injuries in football.