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Why Physical Therapy Matters in Early Adulthood

Sep 24, 2025 / Article

Physical therapy empowers young adults to stay ahead of potential issues before they interfere with daily life and provides personalized strategies to move better, feel stronger, and stay active through all of life’s transitions.

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: Recovering from Total Shoulder Replacement with Dry Needling

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.

Physical Therapy Guide to Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis

Aug 16, 2020 / Guide

Spondylolysis, or lumbar stress fracture, is a fracture of a section of the lumbar spine. Spondylolisthesis, or slipped vertebra, is the forward slippage of one vertebra over the one under it.

Physical Therapy Guide to Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders

Sep 9, 2025 / Guide

Hypermobility spectrum disorders affect the body’s ligaments and tendons in which the joints are looser than typical. Chronic pain, unstable joints, and fatigue may cause people with HSDs to limit their activities.

Dry Needling by a Physical Therapist: What You Should Know

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.

Pregnancy Pains: Causes, Solutions, and Comprehensive Relief

Jun 17, 2024 / Health Tips

Pregnancy can be an exciting and joyous experience. It also can come with discomfort and health concerns. Learn about the causes of pain during pregnancy and your treatment options.

Physical Therapy Guide to Ankylosing Spondylitis

Nov 15, 2021 / Guide

Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammatory disease. It causes pain and stiffness in the spine, pelvis, and other joints (hips, shoulders, knees, and ankles). AS is a chronic (lifelong) disease for which people can benefit from physical therapy.

How Physical Therapy and Pilates Enabled a Man With Crohn’s to Overcome Chronic Pain

Oct 17, 2019 / Podcast

After 50 surgeries for Crohn's disease, Ryan Hodgkinson had chronic pain, an opioid addiction, and depression that led his sister and physical therapist to intervene.

Physical Therapy Helps Art Teacher Find Renewed Youth

Sep 15, 2016 / Patient Stories

"I learned that quality of movement is better than just 'getting it done.'"