Dec 14, 2018 / Health Tips

Opioids shouldn't be the first or only approach to treating most chronic pain. In 2016, the CDC released new guidelines supporting this message. Now a study published in JAMA supports those recommendations.

Aug 15, 2019 / Health Tips

Proper recovery following a workout is as essential as the workout itself. Whether you are beginning to work out for the first time or are altering your regimen, proper recovery is crucial to sustaining a long-term workout plan.

Apr 24, 2020 / Video

A physical therapist discusses office ergonomics and shows how to adjust your body and your sitting or standing workspace to prevent muscle strain, injury, headaches, or other problems.

Jan 23, 2023 / Guide

Changes in your normal walking pattern often are related to a disease or problem in another area of the body. This guide describes how treatment by a physical therapist can help you restore a healthy gait (walking).

Jun 24, 2019 / Guide

Greater trochanteric bursitis is one of the most common causes of hip pain on the outer side of the hip.

Nov 14, 2018 / Guide

Above-knee amputation is a surgical procedure performed to remove a damaged limb due to trauma, disease, or congenital disability.

Oct 26, 2017 / Podcast

Physical therapist Karen Joubert treats patients of all ability levels. Her clientele also includes famous entertainers and big name athletes.

Aug 31, 2022 / Guide

Hip bursitis is inflammation of the small fluid-filled sacs (bursae) that provide cushioning between the hip muscles, tendons, and ligaments and the hip bones. Most commonly, bursitis causes pain on the outside of the hip and thigh.

May 22, 2020 / Guide

A discoid meniscus is an abnormally shaped cartilage in the knee joint most commonly discovered in childhood or youth.

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Physical therapists can advise runners on proper form, training methods, strategies for preventing injuries, and proper shoe selection and work with them to develop a plan, tailored to their specific needs, for successful running.