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Physical Therapy Guide to Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis

Aug 16, 2020 / Guide

Spondylolysis, or lumbar stress fracture, is a fracture of a section of the lumbar spine. Spondylolisthesis, or slipped vertebra, is the forward slippage of one vertebra over the one under it.

Choosing Physical Therapy for Low Back Pain Outperforms Usual Primary Care and Is Cost-Effective

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.

Childhood Cancer and Physical Therapy

Sep 10, 2014 / Podcast

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Studies Show a Lower Risk of Infection and Severe COVID-19 Outcomes for the Physically Active

Sep 30, 2022 / Did You Know?

Can regular physical activity reduce your risk of getting COVID-19 or other infectious diseases? A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine answers this question.

Physical Therapy Guide to Collarbone Fracture (Clavicle Fracture)

Apr 28, 2021 / Guide

A collarbone (clavicle) fracture is a common shoulder injury most often caused by trauma, such as a direct blow to the shoulder or a fall.

Physical Therapy Guide to Plantar Fasciitis

Jul 16, 2024 / Guide

Plantar fasciitis is a common condition causing foot, heel, and arch pain, or pain at the ball of the foot.

Physical Therapy Guide to Rotator Cuff Tendinitis

Dec 21, 2018 / Guide

Rotator cuff tendinitis occurs when the tendon connected to the rotator cuff muscles becomes inflamed, irritated, and causes pain, most commonly in people over 40 years.

NASCAR and the Role of Physical Therapy

Mar 7, 2019 / Podcast

Jena Gatses, the first full-time female physical therapist and strength coach in NASCAR, shares her experiences treating racecar drivers and other high-profile clients, including actor Mark Wahlberg.

Life Cycle of the Pediatric ACL Injury

Mar 28, 2018 / Podcast

The rate of pediatric ACL tears has increased 2.3% annually for the past 20 years. It is likely most of us know, or know of, a youth athlete who has injured their ACL.

Benefits of Exercise Before and After a Cancer Diagnosis

May 21, 2020 / Podcast

What role does physical activity play in preventing cancer? Can exercise improve the quality of life of fatigued cancer survivors? Physical therapist Steve Morris provides answers.