May 31, 2024 / Health Tips

Dry needling is a technique that some physical therapists use to treat pain and movement impairments. It is not the same as acupuncture. Learn how physical therapists target pain with dry needling.

Jul 19, 2024 / Guide

Wrist tendinitis is a condition that most commonly occurs in people who do repeated activities using the hand and arm.

Apr 4, 2025 / Guide

Shoulder instability is a common injury among athletes that can result from a traumatic event. It also can occur without trauma. Proper treatment can support a return to activity and help prevent reinjury.

Jan 23, 2023 / Guide

Hip osteoarthritis, or hip OA, is a health condition involving changes to the cartilage, ligaments, bone, and muscles surrounding the hip joint. It can make everyday activities, such as walking or climbing stairs, hard to do.

Apr 25, 2022 / Health Tips

Is your body ready to carry a baby? These tips will help to prepare your body and guard against pain and other problems during pregnancy and afterwards.

Mar 24, 2026 / Guide

Lower extremity stress fractures are tiny cracks in the bones of the legs or feet that develop from overuse injuries. They are common in athletes, the military, and people who start a new exercise with too much intensity, too quickly. Learn the facts about treatment.

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.

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.

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.

Nov 19, 2017 / Guide

Frozen shoulder pain can lead to a further loss of motion. Treatment involves physical therapy to restore movement and reduce pain to help you get back to your regular activities.