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Core Strengthening Activities for Children: Knock Me Over

Sep 9, 2015 / Activity

Core strengthening is essential for the progression of other developmental skills. The core muscles are the muscles in the abdomen, back, and pelvis, and are the center of control for everything the body does.

Cycling Performance and Injuries

Jun 26, 2013 / Podcast

A physical therapist discusses cycling performance and injuries.

Teens Need More Exercise In School

Mar 30, 2016 / Did You Know?

On school days, young adolescents (12 to 16 years) get 55% of their physical activity on school grounds. But recent research suggests that's not enough.

Women's Health Across the Lifespan

May 15, 2012 / Podcast

A panel discussion on women's health issues such as incontinence, pelvic pain, osteoporosis, chronic pain, lymphedema, pregnancy, and post-partum conditions that can be prevented and/or treated by a physical therapist.

Choose Movement Over Bed Rest to Improve Your Hospital Stay and Ease Your Return Home

Jan 8, 2025 / Health Tips

People in the hospital spend spend over 80% of their time in bed. Bed rest may be unavoidable for some, based on their condition, but it's harmful for most people.

Tips for Lifting Objects Safely

Oct 17, 2017 / Health Tips

Improper lifting technique can cause neck, shoulder and back pain, and possibly even more serious injuries. Learning the proper way to lift will help you reduce the risk for pain and injury.

Kneecap Pain: 5 Research-Backed Tips To Get Better

Dec 9, 2019 / Article

Do you or someone you know have pain in or around the kneecap when doing these activities?

Search Tips for Using This Directory

Sep 12, 2025 / Article

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Estimating Medical Service Costs

Aug 6, 2021 / Health Tips

Fair Health offers an online tool that allows you to look up the estimated costs of medical services in your area based on CPT codes and your insurance plan.

Young Woman Overcomes Amputation Challenges, Becomes Physical Therapist and World Adaptive Surfing Champion

Jul 5, 2018 / Podcast

Dani Burt sustained devastating injuries in a motorcycle accident and awoke to learn that her right leg had been amputated above the knee.