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Benefits of Physical Therapy for Children With Down Syndrome

Sep 9, 2021 / Health Tips

Down Syndrome is a genetic condition that changes development of the brain and body. DS can result in physical and cognitive differences.

Aging Healthy by Decade

Oct 13, 2015 / Podcast

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

Avoiding Baseball Injuries

May 6, 2014 / Podcast

Former Los Angeles Dodgers head physical therapist and trainer Sue Falsone discusses how professional baseball players endure the rigors of a long season.

Physical Therapy Guide to Snapping Hip Syndrome

Apr 8, 2018 / Guide

Snapping hip syndrome refers to a snapping or popping feeling that occurs in the hip's side, front, or back (the sit bone) when forcefully lifting, lowering, or swinging the leg.

Lower Body Strengthening Exercises Using a Chair at Home

Apr 27, 2020 / Video

A physical therapist leads a lower body strengthening program that includes five exercises to do at home using nothing more than your body, a chair, and a wall.

Achilles Tendinopathy: How Physical Therapy Can Help and What to Expect

Sep 2, 2025 / Guide

Achilles tendinopathy is an irritation of the Achilles tendon. It is one of the most common types of pain felt behind the heel and up the back of the ankle when walking or running.

3 Ways a Physical Therapist Can Help Manage Headaches

Dec 5, 2018 / Health Tips

Headaches affect 47% of the global population. Many headaches are harmless and resolve gradually. For more frequent moderate to severe headaches, a physical therapist can develop an effective treatment plan.

What Is Pediatric Physical Therapy?

Jul 9, 2024 / Article

Pediatric physical therapists provide care and treatment for children (birth to 21 years) with traumatic, developmental, and systemic disorders. They work with children and their families to promote a child's ability to function independently and participate.

What Is Orthopedic Physical Therapy?

Jul 9, 2024 / Article

Orthopedic (sometimes spelled orthopaedic) physical therapists help to prevent disability and provide physical rehabilitation for people with pain, injury, or disease of the muscles, bones, or joints that limit mobility.

Physical Therapy Guide to Concussion

Oct 7, 2024 / Guide

A concussion is a traumatic brain injury; some cause lasting effects. A physical therapist can assess symptoms and treat concussion by guiding you through a safe personalized recovery program