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MRI Scans Do Not Measure Pain or Function

Mar 4, 2020 / Did You Know?

A study published in the Journal of ISAKOS, Joint Disorders & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, adds to a growing body of evidence that MRI scans are often misleading.

Avoiding Golf Injuries

Apr 20, 2015 / Podcast

During Spring, many Americans head to the golf course and discover that their clubs aren't the only things that have been gathering dust all winter.

Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor Adrianne Haslet: 'I'm a Dancer Again'

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.

Washington Spirit's Joanna Lohman Reflects on Her "ACL Journey"

Jun 7, 2018 / Podcast

Coming back from an ACL injury is hard, even for elite athletes like Washington Spirit midfielder Joanna Lohman. She reflects on the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of her "ACL journey" with former professional soccer player and ACL Club founder Jordan Angeli.

Avoiding Sedentary Behaviors in Children

Feb 24, 2015 / Podcast

Playtime for children has changed with technology. Many don't get enough physical activity. A physical therapist discusses the adverse affects in children from infants to school-aged.

“Specialized” High School Athletes More Likely to Report Hip and Knee Injuries

Aug 10, 2016 / Did You Know?

The study was small, but the results lined up with what many health care professionals have been saying for years: youth athletes who specialize in a single sport may be at a higher risk for injury.

Core Strengthening Activities for Children: Plank

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.

World Physical Therapy Day: Volunteering Abroad

Sep 6, 2013 / Podcast

In honor of World Physical Therapy Day (September 8), hear stories of physical therapists and physical therapy students volunteering to meet needs.

Physical Therapy Lowers the Odds of Hospital Readmission or Death After Stroke

Apr 19, 2021 / Did You Know?

A study in the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation found that patients do better after a stroke if they get physical or occupational therapy while in the hospital.

High-Intensity Treadmill Exercise May Slow Symptoms of Parkinson Disease

Jan 24, 2018 / Did You Know?

High-intensity aerobic exercise on a treadmill in the early stages of Parkinson disease, and within 5 years of diagnosis, may slow the progression of symptoms of the disease.