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.

Jun 13, 2021 / Guide

Obesity is a chronic disease in which excess body fat worsens health and increases the risk for chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, stroke, depression, and some cancers.

Apr 7, 2015 / Did You Know?

The first steps a patient takes in seeking treatment for back pain can greatly affect the total cost of care.

Oct 10, 2017 / Did You Know?

Despite the nation's alarming opioid epidemic, a survey found that Americans prefer a nondrug approach to pain treatment.

Dec 9, 2018 / Guide

Peripheral neuropathy is a condition affecting the body's nerves that results in various symptoms, including pain, changes in sensation, and altered muscle activity.

Nov 27, 2017 / Did You Know?

Despite a lot of evidence and guidelines calling for initial treatment of most back pain through methods such as physical therapy, a study indicates that doctors often overtreat back pain.

Oct 7, 2018 / Did You Know?

Back pain and urinary incontinence, the involuntary leakage of urine, often go occur at the same time. There is a clear link between the two conditions.

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.

Mar 12, 2023 / Guide

A proximal humerus fracture is a serious injury to the humerus bone in the shoulder joint that requires immediate treatment. Physical therapy is essential to preserve shoulder function, with or without surgery.

Jun 5, 2018 / Did You Know?

Despite being the number one cause of disability around the world, low back pain is often improperly addressed with inappropriate tests and treatments, including addictive opioids.