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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.

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.

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.

Aging Healthy by Decade

Oct 13, 2015 / Podcast

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

Physical Therapy Guide to Achilles Tendinopathy

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.

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.

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.

Physical Therapy Guide to Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear

Mar 24, 2026 / Guide

An anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, tear is an injury to the knee that often affects athletes who participate in soccer, basketball, skiing, and gymnastics. Learn the facts about treatment by a physical therapist.

Regular Physical Activity Lowers Risk for Severe COVID-19 and Death

May 4, 2021 / Did You Know?

A study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that people who exercised 150 minutes per week or more had a much lower risk of death and severe COVID-19. And people who did some physical activity fared better than those who did not exercise.

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.