Jul 9, 2024 / Article

Sports physical therapy focuses on prevention, evaluation, treatment, injury recovery, and performance enhancement for active individuals.

Jan 28, 2015 / Podcast

For people with disabilities, there are benefits to adaptive sports beyond exercise.

May 6, 2016 / Podcast

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

Nov 6, 2014 / Podcast

Recent studies suggest that fear of reinjury is common among knee injury patients who don't return to their sport. The body may be willing, but the mind may not.

Jan 23, 2018 / Podcast

A physical therapist discusses why she strictly treats adolescent female athletes in order keep them empowered and healthy.

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APTA's Media Corps members serve as a resource for journalists who are working on health and wellness articles related to physical therapy, research, policy, and the critical role physical therapists play in our nation's health.

Apr 3, 2013 / Podcast

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

Sep 24, 2025 / Article

Physical therapy supports children at every stage of growth, helping them build strength, confidence, and healthy habits that last a lifetime, no matter individual needs or abilities.

Jul 2, 2021 / Health Tips

Staying active while living with a disability is important for your health. Physical activity can help you strengthen your heart, muscles, and bones and improve coordination.

Jun 10, 2021 / Health Tips

Sports injuries can occur whether you are competing on a team or doing regular exercise. But the body is not the only thing affected.