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From the NFL to Ironman

Dec 15, 2013 / Podcast

When former NFL linebacker Don Davey retired from professional football, he wasn't done pursuing athletic dreams.

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.

Risks of Youth Sports Specialization

May 6, 2016 / Podcast

A physical therapist discusses the potential dangers of sports specialization for young athletes.

From Near Death To Walking Steady: A COVID-19 Survivor's Journey

Jul 16, 2020 / Podcast

Brian de Castro didn't fit the profile of someone likely to find himself in a life-and-death battle with COVID-19, but he spent two weeks on a ventilator. Physical therapy was key to his recovery.

Swimming and Physical Therapy

May 26, 2016 / Podcast

Swimming works muscles throughout the body without the pounding of land-based exercise. But that doesn't mean that swimming is an injury-free activity.

Success Story: An Art Teacher's Journey to a Pain Free Life

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.

ESPN's Stephania Bell on ACL Injuries and Fantasy Sports

Apr 3, 2013 / Podcast

Physical therapist and ESPN injury analyst Stephania Bell describes ACL injuries and gives insight about her unique career.

Headaches and Physical Therapy

Feb 5, 2019 / Podcast

Headaches that last may need treatment by a physical therapist — or referral to another health care provider.

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.

Exercise Helps Prevent Low Back Pain

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.