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Core Strengthening Activities for Children: Superman

Sep 9, 2015 / Activity

Core strengthening is essential for the progression of other developmental skills. The core muscles are the muscles in the abdomen, back, and pelvis, and are the center of control for everything the body does.

Physical Therapy Helps Teenager Return to School and Life

Jul 29, 2021 / Patient Stories

"Physical therapy was the thing that helped me the most."

Benefits of Physical Therapy

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Maximize movement. Avoid surgery and prescription drugs. Get care that's specific to your goals, your body, and your lifestyle.

Physical Therapy Guide to Toe Walking

Jan 9, 2025 / Guide

Toe walking can occur in all children under age 2 as part of normal early development. If it continues more than six months after a child’s first steps, it may indicate other conditions and should be assessed by a physical therapist.

Physical Therapy Guide to Lumbar Radiculopathy (Sciatica)

Nov 20, 2017 / Guide

Lumbar radiculopathy (also known as sciatica) occurs when a nerve in the low back is injured, pinched, or compressed. It causes pain or other symptoms that can extend to the hip, leg, or foot.

Did You Know?: Doing Half the Recommended Physical Activity Can Still Lower Depression Risk

May 23, 2022 / Did You Know?

Getting the recommended amount of physical activity can lower depression risk. But what if you don’t — or can't — achieve that amount? A new study shows meeting the halfway mark can still lower depression risk.

Choosing Physical Therapy to Help Prevent Falls Is Superior to Doing Nothing and Is Cost-Effective

Sep 19, 2023 / Did You Know?

Patients and referring providers have another reason to choose or recommend physical therapy to help prevent falls according to a report by the American Physical Therapy Association.

Choosing Physical Therapy for Stress Urinary Incontinence Outperforms Injections and Is Cost-Effective

Sep 19, 2023 / Did You Know?

Patients and referring providers have another reason to choose or recommend physical therapy to treat stress urinary incontinence according to a report by the American Physical Therapy Association.

Choosing Care Plus Physical Therapy for Vascular Claudication Outperforms Typical Medical Care Alone and Is Cost-Effective

Sep 19, 2023 / Did You Know?

Patients and referring providers have another reason to choose or recommend physical therapy to claudication according to a report by the American Physical Therapy Association.

Triathlete Who Is Legally Blind Relies on Physical Therapists to Keep Moving

Jul 23, 2021 / Patient Stories

"The physical therapist and the physical therapy treatment are the only things that have allowed me to be where I am right now."