Apr 13, 2020 / Guide

A lateral collateral ligament sprain occurs when the ligament on the outer side of the knee is overstretched, leading to pain, swelling, stiffness, and related weakness in the knee or leg.

May 25, 2021 / Guide

Pelvic pain occurs in the lower abdomen, pelvis, or perineum (the area between the anus and the vagina or scrotum. It has many possible causes.

Jul 24, 2024 / Guide

Brachial plexus injury occurs most often during the birth process. It is a ner injury that can range from mild to sever and may be temporary or permanent. A physical therapist helps to prevent arm tightness and promote function.

Jul 9, 2024 / Article

Sports physical therapy focuses on prevention, evaluation, treatment, injury recovery, and performance enhancement for active individuals.

Jul 1, 2018 / Guide

Ulnar collateral ligament, or UCL, injuries generally occur when repeated stress damages the inside of the elbow, compromising stability.

Nov 28, 2021 / Guide

A medial patellofemoral ligament, or MPFL, injury is damage to the ligament that stabilizes the knee. They typically occur during a traumatic kneecap dislocation. Physical therapy helps to restore knee strength and function.

Sep 18, 2022 / Guide

Knee osteoarthritis is a condition that results from degenerative changes to the cartilage between the bones of the knee joint. Physical therapists help people with knee OA to reduce pain and improve mobility.

Jun 29, 2023 / Guide

Almost everyone will experience low back pain it at some point. For some, it returns or hangs on and can decrease quality of life. Physical therapists help people with low back pain improve or restore mobility and reduce their pain.

Feb 19, 2025 / Guide

Spinal cord injuries in children occur from damage to the nerves, bones, and tissue around the spinal cord and can vary greatly. Physical therapists help people with SCI recover movement and function to the fullest extent possible.

Jan 2, 2020 / Podcast

A woman with a common runner's injury tried everything to get better, but pain caused her to stop all activities, until she received the physical therapy she needed.