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Combat Athletes and Physical Therapy

Jun 19, 2018 / Podcast

The term "combat athlete" may not be well known. What is it, and what does it take to be one?

Amy Rodriguez on the Physical Challenges of Pregnancy and Childbirth

Aug 17, 2015 / Podcast

U.S. Women's National Soccer Team forward Amy Rodriguez talks about getting back into "World Cup" shape after pregnancy.

Success Story: Infantile Scoliosis and Pediatric Physical Therapy

Aug 5, 2014 / Podcast

Infantile scoliosis is rare, but a 4-month is making significant improvement in strength and range of motion through pediatric physical therapy.

Heart Health and Cardiac Rehabilitation

Feb 12, 2015 / Podcast

February is American Heart Month. In the U.S., 1 in 4 deaths are caused by heart disease, and 720,000 Americans will have a heart attack.

The Benefits of Exercise on Brain Health

Jul 29, 2018 / Podcast

The health benefits of physical activity are well known. Now there's a growing body of evidence that it benefits the brain and can help slow decline that comes with age.

National Physical Therapy Month

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October is National Physical Therapy Month, a time to raise awareness about the many benefits of physical therapy and celebrate the profession. This year, the American Physical Therapy Association is emphasizing the vital roles physical therapists and physical therapist assistants play — across all specialty

Sitting Can Be Harmful to Your Health

Aug 1, 2013 / Did You Know?

Researchers are discovering that too much sitting isn't just harmful to your health, it's so bad for you that a little bit of exercise doesn't offset its negative effects.

Rabbit Hole

Sep 9, 2015 / Activity

Rabbit Hole is a fun, cooperative gross motor game. Children think it is hilarious to pack themselves into a tight place, especially when they’re trying to get away from a fox!

Physical Therapist Helps Performers Stay on Stage

Oct 24, 2016 / Podcast

For Broadway's Hamilton, an entire crew works behind the scenes to keep the show going, including a physical therapist to keep the performers healthy and on stage.

Risks of Youth Sports Specialization

May 6, 2016 / Podcast

A physical therapist discusses the potential dangers of sports specialization for young athletes.