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Childhood Cancer and Physical Therapy

Sep 10, 2014 / Podcast

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Pregnancy and Running

Aug 8, 2013 / Podcast

Physical therapists discuss a study about the effects of pregnancy on a woman's running form.

NBA Great Grant Hill Reflects on Playing Through Pain

Dec 5, 2017 / Podcast

Basketball great Grant Hill played 19 seasons in the NBA, which meant he had lots of experience playing through pain.

Physical Therapy's Role in the Fight Against COVID-19

Apr 30, 2020 / Podcast

COVID-19 can strike anyone. Its effects can range from mild to severe. Physical therapists and physical therapy will continue to be needed by many long after the illness.

Pain Does Not Discriminate, Even in Hollywood

Oct 26, 2017 / Podcast

Physical therapist Karen Joubert treats patients of all ability levels. Her clientele also includes famous entertainers and big name athletes.

Retreat for Injured Veterans and Families Adapts Activities and Helps Them Reconnect With Each Other

Jan 10, 2019 / Podcast

Since 2017, selected veterans injured during service have come to Maine for an all-expenses-paid vacation, courtesy of a foundation created by war-wounded veteran, Travis Mills, who had a quadruple amputation.

Recovery From Debilitating Abdominal Pain Inspires a New Career Path

Nov 16, 2017 / Podcast

Michelle, an 18-year-old college student, started experiencing intense abdominal pain that worsened. Her pain was "off the charts."

Osteoporosis: A PT Shares How To Prevent It – and Build Back Bone Strength

Oct 14, 2021 / Podcast

Oct. 14, 2021: Physical therapist Sherri Betz describes the differences between osteopenia, osteoporosis, and osteoarthritis. She also highlights the importance of strength-building exercise to prevent and improve bone loss.

Alzheimer’s Disease: Physical Therapy’s Role in Preserving Physical Function for Quality of Life

Nov 11, 2021 / Podcast

Many of us have seen the sad, steady march of Alzheimer’s disease in friends or loved ones. Can people with advancing dementia benefit from physical therapy and physical activity? Learn how some symptoms can be improved or delayed.

Paralympic Swimmer Alyssa Gialamas Sheds Light on Living With a Disability

Sep 2, 2021 / Podcast

Paralympic swimmer Alyssa Gialamas may have seemed unlikely to become a world-class athlete when she was born with arthrogryposis that causes affected joints to be rigid. Hard work and physical therapy helped her get there.