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Early Physical Therapy Can Be Cost-Effective Treatment for Low Back Pain

Jul 1, 2013 / Did You Know?

Low back pain is the most common cause of job-related disability and a leading contributor to missed work. A recent study suggests there's no reason to delay physical therapy that might relieve the pain.

Physical Therapy as Effective as Surgery for Degenerative Disk Disease

Sep 30, 2013 / Did You Know?

Before undergoing surgical spinal fusion, patients with degenerative disk disease should first try physical therapy.

Beyond Opioids: Transforming Pain Management to Improve Health

Feb 20, 2018 / Podcast

A panel of seven experts discuss how pain management in America can move beyond opioids to improve the health of society.

A Sudden and Mysterious Walking Pattern Is Diagnosed, Inspires Career Change

Mar 20, 2018 / Podcast

Once a competitive gymnast, Laura was always very active, until she developed an unusual walking pattern when her foot stopped working.

Man Walks 1,000 Miles for Change, Justice, and Equality — Physical Therapist Helps

Aug 20, 2020 / Podcast

When George Floyd died under the knee of a Minneapolis police officer, Terry Willis worked to call attention to racial injustice in America. Physical therapy helped him along his journey.

Shopping for Children With Special Needs

Nov 19, 2012 / Podcast

Mothers Ellen Seidman and Jennifer Byde Myers discuss raising children with special needs and the role of physical therapy in their children's development, a physical therapist provides advice.

Resolve, Plus Physical Therapy for Broken Foot Helps Dancer Make Sought-After Audition

Aug 6, 2020 / Podcast

Despite a serious injury to her foot, physical therapy helped dancer Sydney Mesher achieve a longtime goal to perform as a Radio City Music Hall Rockette.

Sudden Cardiac Arrest: What Every Person Should Know

Oct 3, 2019 / Podcast

Joe Farrell, a physical therapist and survivor of sudden cardiac arrest, shares what every person should know.

Motivated by Physical Therapy Experience, Woman Is Inspired to Give Back

Mar 21, 2019 / Podcast

For decades Colleen Rapp blazed a trail as a woman press operator at the Denver Post. Chronic pain and shoulder surgery, led her to physical therapy, which transformed her entire lifestyle.

Cleveland Clinic Program Looks to Change First-Option for Pain

Oct 6, 2016 / Podcast

A new pilot program at the Cleveland Clinic is analyzing ways to implement physical therapy and mental health therapy first for treatment of chronic pain.