Jul 22, 2024 / Guide

Osgood-Schlatter disease is an overuse injury found only in growing children. It is one of the most common causes of pain at the front of the knee. A physical therapist can help decrease pain and reduce the risk for further injury.

Jul 9, 2020 / Guide

Athletic pubalgia (core muscle injury) is a condition that mainly affects athletes who play soccer, hockey, football, and rugby and who run track.

Oct 17, 2017 / Health Tips

Improper lifting technique can cause neck, shoulder and back pain, and possibly even more serious injuries. Learning the proper way to lift will help you reduce the risk for pain and injury.

Oct 10, 2013 / Podcast

The pain in Pam Pelton's shoulder was so severe she couldn't sleep. Then she tried dry needling with her physical therapist.

Nov 1, 2024 / Guide

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition in which a person experiences widespread chronic pain and fatigue. Although there is no cure, there are treatments that can help improve function and quality of life, including physical therapy.

Mar 26, 2024 / Health Tips

Research shows that both strengthening and stretching exercise programs can greatly reduce pain and improve walking in people with plantar fasciitis. These six exercises from physical therapists may help.

Jan 30, 2019 / Health Tips

Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel of the wrist. Learn more about how physical therapists treat carpal tunnel syndrome.

Mar 1, 2016 / Podcast

Fibromyalgia affects around 5 million adults. Symptoms include widespread pain and fatigue, and can be difficult to diagnose.

Jul 17, 2014 / Podcast

Back pain is common, but for Barbara Jones, it created a domino effect that affected her whole body.

Nov 20, 2014 / Podcast

Andrea Parada ran her first marathon in her 40s without pain. Months later, she could hardly get out of bed.