Jan 11, 2020 / Guide

Osteopenia is lower-than-normal bone density or thickness (low bone mass). It is often confused with osteoporosis, a condition involving more severe bone loss.

Aug 5, 2024 / Guide

A pelvic fracture is a crack or break in one or more bones in the pelvis. Physical therapy can help reduce pain and improve function by restoring strength, mobility, and balance.

Dec 9, 2018 / Guide

Peripheral neuropathy is a condition affecting the body's nerves that results in various symptoms, including pain, changes in sensation, and altered muscle activity.

Dec 16, 2019 / Guide

Peroneal tendinopathy is an injury to the tendons of the foot and/or ankle. It often affects athletes like long-distance runners, basketball players, and dancers.

Feb 13, 2023 / Guide

Ankle sprains occur when the foot twists or turns beyond its normal range of motion, causing the ankle ligaments to overstretch or tear.

Mar 12, 2020 / Guide

Cerebral palsy describes a group of disorders affecting the normal development of movement and posture. It is caused by injury to the brain before, during, or up to two years after birth.

Sep 9, 2023 / Guide

Degenerative disk disease is a natural part of aging, like getting gray hair. It is not always painful, but can be one cause of back and neck pain. Physical therapy is an effective treatment option.

Sep 10, 2020 / Guide

Diastasis rectus abdominis is the separation of the left and right sides of the outermost abdominal (stomach) muscle.

Sep 17, 2018 / Guide

Lower extremity stress fractures are fractures of the bones in the lower legs or feet that occur with repeated activities.

Mar 20, 2021 / Guide

Osteochondritis dissecans, or OCD, is a condition that involves damage within a joint.