Jun 11, 2021 / Guide

Slipped capital femoral epiphysis is the most common hip disorder seen in children aged 12 to 16 years. It involves the long bone of the thigh, the ball of the hip joint, and the nearby growth plate and causes pain and trouble walking.

Nov 26, 2019 / Guide

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive condition in which damaged brain cells affect how a person speaks, thinks, moves, and interacts with other people.

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.

May 22, 2023 / Guide

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, causes difficulty with breathing and leads to other problems.

Sep 23, 2018 / Guide

Shoulder instability is a common injury among people participating in contact and noncontact athletic activities.

Jun 12, 2021 / Guide

Perthes disease is a rare hip condition that begins with a disruption of blood flow to the head of the femur (thigh bone). It most often occurs in children 4 to 8 years old.

Feb 5, 2020 / Guide

Shoulder replacement (arthroplasty) is a surgery to replace all or part of the shoulder joint.

Apr 8, 2018 / Guide

Snapping hip syndrome refers to a snapping or popping feeling that occurs in the hip's side, front, or back (the sit bone) when forcefully lifting, lowering, or swinging the leg.

Oct 20, 2020 / Guide

Cancer is the growth of abnormal cells that destroy normal, healthy cells. Cancer and related treatments can cause physical problems.

Mar 28, 2018 / Guide

Osteoporosis is a common disease that causes a thinning and weakening of the bones and increases the risk for bone fracture due to falls.