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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.

Back Pain: Avoiding Unnecessary Treatment

Sep 16, 2013 / Podcast

A physical therapist discusses a study that found that back pain is being over-treated, despite evidence that supports conservative treatment.

Once a Physical Therapist, a Young Woman Navigates New Life as Quadriplegic

May 17, 2018 / Podcast

A diving accident caused a spinal cord injury that changed her life. Elizabeth Forst may have lost some of her independence, but it has not kept her from active lifestyle.

Physical Therapy or Steroid Injections for Knee Arthritis: What’s Best?

Jun 18, 2020 / Podcast

Physical therapist Gail Deyle, shares why a recent study in the New England Journal of Medicine is so noteworthy and what anyone with knee osteoarthritis should know.

Avoiding Skiing and Snowboarding Injuries

Feb 3, 2014 / Podcast

A physical therapists provides insight and tips on how all skiers and snowboarders can avoid injuries as a result of the inevitable fall.

PT Overcomes Nine Concussions, Designs Protocol For Treating Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

Feb 20, 2020 / Podcast

Physical therapist Lauren Ziaks talks about the physical therapy treatment protocol she uses to help people get better after concussion.

Innovative Device Encourages Movement in Children with Cerebral Palsy

Nov 2, 2015 / Podcast

The Self-Initiated Prone Progression Crawler was was one of 13 projects recognized by the Smithsonian Institution's "Innovation Festival."

Childhood Obesity

Oct 20, 2014 / Podcast

Margaret "Maggie" O'Neil, PT, PhD, MPH, discusses the impact of being overweight and obese for children, and specific programs designed to get them active, moving, and healthy. 

Combat Athletes and Physical Therapy

Jun 19, 2018 / Podcast

The term "combat athlete" may not be well known. What is it, and what does it take to be one?

Breast Cancer Journey: How a Physical Therapist Turned to Her Peers to Make Life Saving Decisions

Oct 3, 2018 / Podcast

When physical therapist Gwen Simons felt a lump in her left breast, it set in motion a series of decisions and scans that led to surgery.