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Treatment of Core Muscle Injury (Don't Call it Sports Hernia)

Apr 27, 2017 / Podcast

When ESPN injury analyst Stephania Bell meets an elite athlete who has had surgery to repair a core muscle injury, she has a good idea who might have performed the procedure.

Cutting-Edge Treatment and Physical Therapy Helps Child Thrive After Severe Brain Damage

Jan 6, 2021 / Podcast

What do you do when a complication during delivery starves your newborn's brain of oxygen and doctors tell you he might never speak or walk?

A Father’s Invention and Physical Therapy Offer Mobility, Hope for Kids With Spinal Cord Injuries

Feb 5, 2020 / Podcast

He faces major challenges from paralysis due to spina bifida. Thanks to a physical therapy and an invention, Brody, is getting around.

For Love of Their Patients: PTs on the Front Lines Share Their COVID-19 Stories

Jun 4, 2020 / Podcast

Molly Smith and Karl Arabian, physical therapists in hospitals in the early epicenters of the COVID-19 pandemic in Seattle and New York City, share stories and advice.

Physical Therapy: Gateway to Adventure, Independence, and Community

Sep 3, 2020 / Podcast

Physical therapist Carol-Ann Nelson is helping people with neurologic conditions enjoy the great outdoors at Destination Rehab.

Back Pain Is Often Overtreated

Nov 27, 2017 / Did You Know?

Despite a lot of evidence and guidelines calling for initial treatment of most back pain through methods such as physical therapy, a study indicates that doctors often overtreat back pain.

Beginning Low Back Pain Treatment With Advanced Imaging Leads to Higher Total Costs

Apr 7, 2015 / Did You Know?

The first steps a patient takes in seeking treatment for back pain can greatly affect the total cost of care.

Early Exercise Can Decrease Depression in Patients With Parkinson Disease

Jan 31, 2014 / Did You Know?

Exercise is known to offset many physical side effects of Parkinson disease. A recent study suggests that early exercise also can reduce depression symptoms among people living with the disease.

Aging Well: 70+ Adults and a PT Share How To Thrive, Despite Chronic Conditions

Sep 29, 2020 / Podcast

Older adults who sit too much get out of shape. Senior pickleball athlete Andy Leighton and triathlete Patsy Lillehei join physical therapist Becca Jordre to share how it's never too late to be active and feel good.

Dancing with the Stars Pro Val Chmerkovskiy and Physical Therapy's Role on the Show

Dec 2, 2019 / Podcast

Val Chmerkovskiy and physical therapist Gina Minchella share show insights, and how they reduce the risk of injury and treat the aches and pains from competitive dancing.