Dec 2, 2019 / Podcast

Val Chmerkovskiy and physical therapist Gina Minchella share show insights, and how they reduce the risk of injury and treat the aches and pains from competitive dancing.

Sep 2, 2021 / Podcast

Paralympic swimmer Alyssa Gialamas may have seemed unlikely to become a world-class athlete when she was born with arthrogryposis that causes affected joints to be rigid. Hard work and physical therapy helped her get there.

Mar 30, 2016 / Did You Know?

If you need another reason to exercise, a systematic review and analysis of the data from 21 different randomized trials links exercise to a 35% reduction in the risk for low back pain.

Dec 23, 2013 / Did You Know?

People at risk for diabetes can cut their chances for a heart attack or stroke by 8% by walking an extra 2,000 steps a day — about 20 minutes daily of moderately paced walking.

Sep 3, 2013 / Did You Know?

A study published in the American Journal of Public Health suggests that obesity is more deadly than previously thought.

Feb 15, 2016 / Podcast

Kobe Bryant called her his secret weapon. As head physical therapist of the Los Angeles Lakers, Judy Seto kept him and all of his teammates healthy, and on the court.

Apr 18, 2019 / Podcast

Older adults often say, "I'm slowing down." In fact, they often struggle with a declining ability to generate high-velocity force and movement — particularly in their legs.

Jan 10, 2017 / Podcast

Clay Walker discusses his M.S. diagnosis and how he manages it while pursuing his passions for music and performing.

Sep 1, 2016 / Podcast

Joanne was enjoying life as an art teacher when she started having hip pain that intensified, making it hard to stand or walk.

Sep 19, 2023 / Did You Know?

Patients and referring providers have another reason to choose or recommend physical therapy to treat tennis elbow according to a report by the American Physical Therapy Association.