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Six Exercises for Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Pain

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.

Physical Therapy Guide to Bunion (Hallux Valgus)

Dec 29, 2019 / Guide

A bunion (hallux valgus) is a bony bump on the side of the foot that develops at the base of the big toe.

Recommendations for Tapering Off Long-term Opioid Use Hint: Don’t Go Cold Turkey

Nov 26, 2019 / Did You Know?

As America continues to fight the opioid epidemic, the Department of Health and Human Services has issued new recommendations to help patients who have been on long-term opioid therapy.

Success Story: Overcoming Scoliosis and Degenerative Disk Disease

Jul 17, 2014 / Podcast

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

Success Story: Avoiding Back Surgery to Return to Marathons

Nov 20, 2014 / Podcast

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

Health Center on Dry Needling

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Dry needling is a technique physical therapists use (where allowed by state law) for the treatment of pain and movement impairments.

Patient Story: Breaux (Physical Therapy with Dry Needling)

Jun 2, 2015 / Video

Patient Breaux Castleman talks about his experience with dry needling by a physical therapist to address his pain.

Patient Story: Chelsea (Physical Therapy with Dry Needling)

Jun 2, 2015 / Video

Patient Chelsea Grimes shares her experience with dry needling by a physical therapist to address chronic headache pain.

Physical Therapy Guide to Cuboid Syndrome

Apr 12, 2018 / Guide

Cuboid syndrome is a problem with the cuboid bone. It produces pain on the outer side, and possibly underside, of the foot.

Physical Therapy Guide to Osgood-Schlatter Disease

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.