Sep 6, 2018 / Podcast

America has an opioid addiction crisis, much of which is due to overprescribing for the treatment of pain, despite known and dangerous risks including depression, overdose, and addiction, and withdrawal symptoms when stopping use.

Apr 30, 2019 / Podcast

What is pain and what are the most effective and least harmful ways for health care providers to address it?

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 9, 2015 / Activity

This game takes a traditional relay challenge and turns it on its head! This fun gross motor activity requires no planning and only simple materials you can find around your house! It’s sure to get some smiles while challenging kids’ motor skills and social skills too!

Nov 22, 2016 / Podcast

When she was 23, Morgan broke her big toe. She expected a quick recovery, but nearly a week later she was still experiencing severe pain.

Oct 6, 2016 / Podcast

A new pilot program at the Cleveland Clinic is analyzing ways to implement physical therapy and mental health therapy first for treatment of chronic pain.

Aug 15, 2016 / Patient Stories

Erin’s physical therapist did so much more than provide hands-on care. She also educated Erin about how the brain processes pain.

May 25, 2021 / Guide

Pelvic pain occurs in the lower abdomen, pelvis, or perineum (the area between the anus and the vagina or scrotum. It has many possible causes.

Sep 19, 2023 / Did You Know?

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

Feb 6, 2018 / Video

Highlights from a panel discussion featuring seven perspectives on the opioid epidemic and the American Physical Therapy Association's #ChoosePT public awareness campaign.