Oct 20, 2014 / Podcast

Margaret "Maggie" O'Neil, PT, PhD, MPH, discusses the impact of being overweight and obese for children, and specific programs designed to get them active, moving, and healthy. 

May 6, 2016 / Podcast

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

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.

Apr 7, 2015 / Podcast

In 2007, 20-year-old David Kendrick was stationed in Iraq when a sniper shot him in the legs.

Jul 25, 2017 / Podcast

The terrorist attack at the 2013 Boston Marathon changed the lives of many including Adrianne Haslet, a professional dancer. She lost her left leg below the knee.

Jun 28, 2015 / Podcast

Arthritis isn't exclusive to adults, children can develop it as well. Juvenile arthritis isn't a specific condition but an umbrella term that includes many types and subtypes.

Jul 17, 2012 / Podcast

A trio of physical therapists provides rare insight into the treatment of Olympic and Paralympic athletes leading up to London 2012.

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.

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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

Apr 12, 2017 / Did You Know?

The results of a study in Jama Oncology confirm that exercise as a treatment is better than medications for cancer-related fatigue.