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Physical Therapy Guide to Jaw Fracture (Temporomandibular Joint Fracture)

Sep 27, 2024 / Guide

Temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, fracture (jaw fracture) is the second most common fracture to the bones of the face. It can cause pain and jaw stiffness that can benefit from physical therapy.

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.

Physical Therapy Guide to Biceps Tendinitis

Dec 12, 2018 / Guide

Biceps tendinitis is a common cause of shoulder pain and impingement. It often develops in people who do repeated overhead movements.

About Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants

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Physical therapy is provided by licensed physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.

Physical Therapy Guide to Rotator Cuff Tear

Jun 30, 2025 / Guide

A rotator cuff tear can occur when injuries to the muscles or tendons that connect the upper arm bone to the shoulder blade cause tissue damage.

Understanding Pain

Apr 10, 2014 / Podcast

Everybody experiences pain at some point. But understanding pain is a different matter. Two physical therapists discuss science's new understanding of how pain works and more.

Physical Therapy Guide to Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)

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.

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.

Physical Therapy Guide to Cerebral Palsy

Mar 12, 2020 / Guide

Cerebral palsy describes a group of disorders affecting the normal development of movement and posture. It is caused by injury to the brain before, during, or up to two years after birth.

Overuse Injuries More Common in High School Girls Than Boys

Jul 10, 2015 / Did You Know?

Among high school athletes, girls are at greater risk for overuse injuries than boys, according to a recent national study published in the Journal of Pediatrics.