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Physical Activity's Role in Pain Avoidance and Chronic Pain Management

Oct 15, 2020 / Podcast

Learn from three physical therapists who are pain experts how to keep chronic pain from preventing you from enjoying the health benefits of being active.

Cancer-Related Balance and Falls: What You Should Know

May 22, 2024 / Health Tips

A history of cancer increases your risk of falling, at any age.

Physical Therapy Guide to Shoulder Dislocation

Mar 7, 2025 / Guide

Dislocating the shoulder is a common traumatic injury for athletes, nonathletes, children, and adults. People who dislocate their shoulder usually need a health care professional to guide the joint back into place.

Physical Therapy Guide to Pitcher's Elbow

Jun 18, 2021 / Guide

Pitcher’s elbow (medial apophysitis) occurs as a result of an injury or irritation to the inside of the elbow. Sometimes called little league elbow, it is most common in young athletes ages 11 to 15 who play sports with repeated overhead movements.

Opioids Are No More Effective Than Nonopioids for Pain

Mar 28, 2018 / Did You Know?

According to a recent study, it appears that opioids may not be any more effective than nonopioid medications, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) for treating chronic back pain, or hip or knee osteoarthritis-related pain.

Pain Matters: Bringing Chronic Pain Out of the Shadows

Dec 5, 2013 / Podcast

Three people featured in the Discovery Channel documentary, Pain Matters, plus a physical therapist and other health care experts discuss the battle against chronic pain.

Basketball Injury Prevention and Return-to-Play Programs

Jun 6, 2019 / Podcast

Basketball is the sport of choice for many youth. A physical therapist discusses ways to avoid basketball injuries and safe return to play if an injury occurs.

Bowel Health: What You Should Know

Apr 17, 2018 / Podcast

Bowel health can be uncomfortable to discuss, but it is a good indication of our overall health.

Pregnancy Alters Running Form

Jun 15, 2013 / Did You Know?

A recent study published in The Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy suggests that pregnancy causes biomechanical changes to a runner's stride that can linger after childbirth.

Physical Therapy Guide to Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Jun 13, 2023 / Guide

Juvenile idopathic arthritis is an autoimmune disease involving joint inflammation that arises before a person’s 16th birthday. Physical therapy can help people with JIA reduce pain and stiffness, restore function, and optimize joint health.